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601 Bellevue Avenue, 
Newport, RI 02840

$22,000,000


12

Beds


13

Baths


16,601

Sq Ft


Single Family

Active

Listed by

David Huberman

Paul Leys

Gustave White Sotheby'S Realty

Last updated:

October 28, 2025, 06:03 PM

MLS#

1397785

Source:

RI STATEWIDE

About This Home

601 Bellevue Avenue

Step into Gilded Age grandeur with this iconic French-style chateau, thoughtfully reimagined for modern luxury. Designed and commissioned for the Drexel family in 1929 by renowned architects Polhemus & Coffin, and inspired by 'La Lanterne' at Versailles, 'Champ Soleil' is a masterpiece of timeless elegance. Located at the South end of Bellevue Avenue this privately sited estate is set on 5.53 acres behind wrought-iron gates and specimen trees. The main residence offers approximately 13,428 square feet of refined interiors, the estate features 7 bedrooms and 8.3 baths, complemented by grand entertaining rooms, a paneled library, a home theatre, and fully modernized integrated high-end systems. The outdoor spaces include manicured gardens designed by landscape architect Unberto Innocenti, a croquet lawn, a 20' 40' pool, FAA approved heliport, large greenhouse, and expansive terraces for entertaining. A separate two-unit carriage house with additional 4 car garage and workshop on Coggeshall Avenue provide additional accommodations, while vacant land offers potential subdivision opportunity. Meticulously restored and modernized, Champ Soleil seamlessly blends historic character with today's luxurious comforts, preserving the splendor of Newport's legendary Gilded Age. A landmark estate representing a rare opportunity in one of America's premier coastal enclaves.

Home Facts

Single Family

13 Baths

12 Bedrooms

Built in 1929

Price Summary

22,000,000

$1,325 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

1397785

Last Updated:

October 28, 2025, 06:03 PM

Added:

14 day(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

12

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

13

Full Bathrooms:

10

Interior

Living Area:

16,601 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Historic Antique

Building Area:

16,601 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1929


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

240,886


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$22,000,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$1,325 per Sq. Ft.

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