$22,000,000

601 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

  • 12 beds |
  • 13 baths |
  • 16,601 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1929
  • Property Lot Size Icon5.53acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 7 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $1,325/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 22 days ago

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
October 15, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:
Gustave White Sotheby's Realty : 401-849-3000
MLS ID:
1397785
  • General: AtticWet BarBathtubCedar Closet(s)Cathedral Ceiling(s)Dry BarHigh CeilingsInterior StepsStorageStall ShowerTub ShowerVaulted Ceiling(s)ElevatorJetted TubCable TV
  • Appliances: DryerDishwasherExhaust FanGas Water HeaterMicrowaveOvenRangeRefrigeratorRange HoodWasher
  • Basement: Exterior EntryFullInterior EntryPartially Finished
  • Flooring: Ceramic TileHardwoodMarbleParquet
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced AirGasZoned
  • Fireplace: MasonryStoneFireplaceFireplaces: 6
  • Disability Feature: Accessible Elevator Installed
  • General: PatioHot Tub
  • Style: Historic/Antique
  • Pool: In Ground
  • Parking: AttachedDetachedGarageParking spaces: 17
  • General: DrywallPlasterWood SidingMasonry3Brick/MortarConcrete Perimeter
  • Originating MLS: RIS_RIS
  • County: Newport
  • Zoning: R60/R10601BELLEVUEAVNEWP
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Utilities: Sewer ConnectedUnderground Utilities3 PhaseCircuit BreakersUnderground
  • Water: Connected
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Source: RIS_RIS

This listing courtesy of Gustave White Sotheby's Realty

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Location

Schools Nearby

F

Frank E. Thompson Middle School

55 Dr Marcus Wheatland Blvd, Newport, RI, 02840

Grades 5-8

2.11 miles away

F

Frank E. Thompson Middle School

55 Dr Marcus Wheatland Blvd, Newport, RI, 02840

Grades 5-8

2.11 miles away

N

Newport Area Career Tech Center

15 Wickham Rd, Newport, RI, 02840

Grades 9-12

0.86 miles away

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