LandVest Corporate Headquarters: Ten Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109     Phone:(617) 723-1800
 
Jun
30
The Sailing World Turns its Eyes to Rhode Island
By LandVest
 

For the first time in 18 years, the competition for the oldest trophy in international sport (the America’s Cup) returns to the United States.  This week Newport, Rhode Island will be the first American venue for the lead-up to the 34th America’s Cup. Prior to racing for the Cup, teams compete in the World Series. The America’s Cup World Series is a regular circuit of regattas, bringing Cup racing to top venues around the world. The America’s Cup World Series allows the teams and their sailors to prepare for the Louis Vuitton Cup (the America’s Cup Challenger Series) and then, if fortunate enough, the America’s Cup Finals in San Francisco in September.

This year the first America’s Cup World Series circuit champion will be crowned in Newport, RI, the town that hosted Americas’ Cup racing from 1930 to 1983. The nine-day event is scheduled to run between June 23 and July 1, 2012. This exciting set of races features AC45 wing-sailed catamarans racing on short, tight courses within Newport Harbor. The start/finish line will be just off the shoreline and will afford incredible spectator access along numerous points on the waterfront.

As the event is drawing teams, fans and sponsors from New Zealand/UAE, England, Sweden, France, China, Italy and Korea, LandVest has targeted this event as a cross promotional opportunity to expand its already industry-leading international outreach. The following listings could be perfect venues to take in this round of Americas Cup races, or make this part of the world home. LandVest looks forward to seeing old friends and making new connections at this truly international celebration of sailing!

LandVestThis blog post was brought to you by Terry Boyle who assists buyers and sellers of distinctive and complex real estate transactions on the South Shore and South Coast/Buzzards Bay real estate markets of Massachusetts. Contact Terry Boyle (tboyle@landvest.com) in our Boston, Massachusetts office if you’d like to talk about this property or his other real estate listings in Massachusetts.

PrintFriendly
 
Jun
18
LandVest Photo Gallery: Shingle-Style Homes for Sale
By LandVest
 

Shingle-Style homes evolved following the 1876 centennial celebration in reaction to the highly ornamented and colorfully painted Victorian-style houses of the time. With the Fourth of July around the corner, LandVest looks at this uniquely American architectural style.  Click on photos to see these LandVest listings.

PrintFriendly
 
Oct
19
Little Compton, RI – New York Times Favorite Place is a LandVest Favorite Place Too. Find Out Why.
By LandVest
 

Little Compton – A Favorite Coastal Community in Rhode Island

This Warren's Point property is four parcels with three cottages on more than 25 acres.

LandVest has had a long relationship with Little Compton, Rhode Island representing both buyers and sellers of Little Compton’s most distinctive properties.  Our success stories include the highest residential sale in Little Compton, sold by Terry Boyle (LandVest-Boston) and located on Warren’s Point.  Little Compton is located in southeastern coastal Rhode Island, is approximately 28.9 square miles, and its history dating back to 1670’s has created a small community of coastal homes rich in history and beauty.  Many of the grand homes are generational assets with but one or two family ownerships.  We took the opportunity to poll several of our current and previous clients about why they love this coastal community in Rhode Island.  Here are some of their comments:

  • Beaches, “sandy”, “public” and “private”, particularly Goosewing Beach and South Shore Beach
  • Fishing, from shore or boat, Rhode Island is a fisherman’s paradise. The diversity and abundance of game fish found in Rhode Island waters, combined with accessibility of our shoreline provides angling excitement year-round.
  • Boating, cruise over to Newport, RI (Mansions, Castle Hill Lighthouse, Rose Island
    Lighthouse    , Jazz and international music festivals) or Cuttyhunk Island
  • Slower pace of life
  • Small town vibe
  • Vibrant artistic background
  • Agriculture and open space
  • Stone walls and Vineyards
  • Great surfing
  • Beautiful Golf Course and Idyllic Yacht Club

On Warren's Point eastern shore, this 2 acre oceanfront property offers spectacular views of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands.

18.90 acre farm has a three-bedroom c1690 Colonial situated in a pastoral setting of open fields, conservation land and a pond offering privacy, bird watching and walking trails.

If you are interested in buying or selling real estate in Little  Compton or its surrounding coastal towns, contact Terry Boyle, tboyle@landvest.com

The New York Times recently chose to feature Little Compton, RI as part of their My Favorite Place: Little Compton, R.I.  Click here to read the article.

PrintFriendly
 
Aug
29
Location, Location, Location: Little Compton, RI Real Estate News
By LandVest
 

Location, Location, Location: Little Compton, RI Real Estate News:  Homes for Sale on Warren Point

  

Little Compton, Rhode Island is located in southeastern Rhode Island, between the Sakonnet River and the Massachusetts state border with extensive water frontage on Rhode Island Sound on the Atlantic Ocean. It’s approximately 25 miles from Newport by car or approximately 12.5 nautical miles by boat. Cuttyhunk Island and the rest of the Elizabeth Islands are 10 nautical miles to the east. Martha’s Vineyard is approximately 16 nautical miles to the southeast. The area is well known for its history, agricultural traditions, beautiful beaches and charming historic town center.

The area now known as Little Compton was originally inhabited by the Sakonnet tribe and later divided by the Plymouth Colony through a series of lotteries beginning in 1674 and ending in 1680. A few structures dating back to the 17th century still survive: the Wilbor House (visit the Little Compton Historical society ), the Peabody House and many more from the 18th and 19th century. The town common is surrounded by buildings pre-dating 1900 which gives Little Compton its quaint New England feel.

LandVest has been fortunate to have been part of several major transactions in the Little Compton Real Estate market and can assist both buyers and sellers in the purchase or sale of properties. Recently LandVest assisted with the negotiations of the area’s highest sale of land in Little Compton’s history.  Click to view recent Warren’s Point record real estate sale.  LandVest currently has two listings that have recently come to market in the Warren’s Point’s neighborhood. The larger of these two properties has important conservation values that could be preserved for potential tax benefits  while still allowing for limited development as a family compound. The Warren’s Point Beach Club is located within walking distance of these properties. Access to the beach club is available in different membership types with varying waitlist lengths purported to be from one to five years. One of the listings has direct ocean frontage while the other has direct coastal pond frontage and both have ocean views.

Warren's Point on Long Pond

 65 Warren’s Point Road,  Little Compton, RI 02837

 $10,000,000

 

  

 

_______________________________________________________ 

Warren's Point Waterfront Land

 20 Grinnell Road, Little Compton, RI   02837

$2,850,000

 

_______________________________________________________ 

For more information on real estate for sale in Little Compton, RI or if you are interested in more information on the real estate for sale on Warren’s Point in Rhode Island, contact Terry Boyle, tboyle@landvest.com or Slater Anderson sanderson@landvest.com

PrintFriendly
 
Dec
13
Block Island Real Estate for Sale offers Sunrise and Sunset Ocean Views
By LandVest
 

LandVest is pleased to announce three new real estate  listings on Block Island, Rhode Island.

Block Island, Rhode Island

  Block Island is 12 miles off the coast of Rhode Island, nestled in the Atlantic Ocean and is known for its miles of public sandy beaches, clear waters, dramatic bluffs, conservation areas, and tranquil lifestyle. The Nature Conservancy has designated Block Island “One of the 12 last great places in the Western Hemisphere.”

The Clinton Cottage

The three properties represent a carefully tiered portfolio of selected homes on the island. The offering begins with the Clinton Cottage, named in commemoration of President Bill Clinton’s visit in 1997. This visit marked the first time an acting President visited Block Island. President Clinton and his wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton, were able to enjoy the Cottage during a brief stay while vacationing on nearby Martha’s Vineyard.

The Clinton Cottage was built in the 1960’s, but was completely renovated in the late 1990’s. It is located right on the water’s edge and features stunning panoramic ocean views from every room, a wrap-around deck, and updated baths and kitchen. Sited on a high point overlooking the beach, the property is one of the few places on the East Coast to take in both the sunrise and sunset over the ocean. Other highlights include beautiful landscaping and stone walkways, a private stairway that leads down to a sandy beach, and a thoughtfully positioned outdoor Jacuzzi.

Mill Pond Farm

The next offering is Mill Pond Farm, a two-acre family compound estate that has a tranquil and pastoral setting. With sweeping views of the Block Island Sound, this custom built five-bedroom main house and guest house have been thoughtfully designed and offer a flexible floor plan for both entertaining and family living. Additional highlights include a pond, horse stall and fenced pasture, outdoor shower, fireplace and two-car garage.

Cottage on the Hill

The portfolio is completed by Cottage on the Hill, a custom Cape, built in 2004.  This three-bedroom Block Island home for sale is situated on an elevated site offering spectacular ocean views and the convenience of being close to town. 

All three listings are colisted with the Block Island firm of Sullivan Real Estate. Offering prices range from $4,800,000 to $1,850,000.

For More Information on these listings contact Terry Boyle or on the below link.

Rhode Island Real Estate for Sale

Click for more information on LandVest Real Estate Agent Terry Boyle

PrintFriendly
 
Dec
2
WSJ features Block Island Home For Sale – Listed By LandVest’s Terry Boyle
By LandVest
 

The Wall Street Journal showcases the world’s most spectacular properties in their House of the Day feature.  We are pleased they have recognized Terry Boyle’s latest listing, The Clinton House on Block Island as today’s House of the Day. 

Clinton Cottage located at 613 Corn Neck Road, Block Island, RI is one of three properties being sold by the Zarrella family, each with their own special qualities and all benefiting by their extraordinary locations on Block Island. 

Please stay tuned as we post more information on these three exceptional properties.  In the meantime, you can view additional information and photos by clicking on the below images. 

 

Clinton Cottage, 613 Corn Neck Road, Block Island

Mill Pond Farm, 595 Old Mill Road, Block Island, RI

Cottage on the Hill, 244 Spring Street, Block Island

Click to view our Block Island, RI homes for sale 

Click for more information about Terry Boyle

 

PrintFriendly