A remarkable piece of Newport history, beautifully reimagined for modern living. Known as the Joseph Stevens House, or “Penny Post House,” 3 Bridge Street dates to before 1750 in Newport’s historic Point neighborhood. Its storied past includes Armisted Hurley, a successful African American interior painter, property owner and co-founder of a bank serving Newport’s African American community. The home’s charming “Penny Post” name traces to a 19th-century female resident said to have made deliveries around Newport on horseback for a penny. Thoughtfully restored and comprehensively renovated in 2017, the property pairs extraordinary historic character with sophisticated modern amenities. The main residence offers four bedrooms and 3.5 baths, exposed post-and-beam timbers, original fireplaces and beautifully proportioned living spaces. An open living and dining area flows with a lovely wine bar and a chef’s kitchen with quartz countertops, JennAir appliances and custom cabinetry. A spacious primary bedroom with a large en suite bath plus two additional bedrooms and a second full bath occupy the second floor, while the third-floor loft with full bath provides a private retreat for guests. A 780 sf Folly Guest House adds another layer to the property’s history. Originally constructed by Hurley in 1919 and subsequently transformed into a dramatic independent living space, it features exposed timbers, an airy atrium, steel spiral staircase, loft bedroom, full bath and laundry. With updated plumbing, electrical, HVAC and water/sewer lines, two off-street parking spaces and a coveted location just blocks from Newport Harbor, Thames Street and downtown, 3 Bridge Street offers something increasingly rare: a home with nearly three centuries of Newport history, thoughtfully preserved for its next chapter.