[New] SEASIDE SANCTUARY

You feel a sense of serenity the moment you step into this home in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Ocean views from every room will do that to you, according to listing agent Lori Joyal. A manicured lawn is the only thing that sits between the Shingle-style residence and the rugged coast. Built in the 1890s, the home was stripped to the studs in 2016-17 when it underwent a top-to-bottom renovation. The remodeling team reimagined the floor plan to enhance traffic flow and natural light, replaced the utilities, and made virtually everything old new again. The home features three en suite bedrooms, each one lovelier than the next. The primary suite is refined, well-proportioned, flooded with light, and warmed by a gas fireplace. Sharing the spotlight in the bath are marble heated floors, a marble-clad rain shower, and a deep cast-iron tub positioned within the home’s windowed turret, so you can soak while you gaze at the water. The outdoor living spaces include a covered porch and wide bluestone patio; there’s a carriage house, too. While Joyal says her favorite room is the kitchen (“comfortable, inviting, the heart of the home”), she points out that all refreshed rooms are equally inviting. The ocean is just the icing on the cake.

CONTACT: Lori Joyal, Lila Delman/Compass, Narragansett, R.I., liladelman.com, 401-742-1225, MLS# 1319874

Lake Effects

This property offers all you’d expect from a classic lake house—and more. The site in Center Harbor, New Hampshire, is a knockout: 1.5 level acres with 557 feet of private waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee. Newly remodeled in 2021 by the current owners, the spacious home features clean lines with a contemporary mix of natural materials and finishes. The open plan includes a great room with two-story stone fireplace, a generously sized dining area, and a brand-new kitchen. The home was designed to take advantage of lake views, which are especially lovely from the first-floor primary suite. A coffered ceiling adds character and coziness to the room’s restful feel. The spa-inspired bath features a double shower, freestanding tub (set against a stacked-stone wall), and an extra-long vanity with twin vessel sinks. “With its luxe feel and finishes,” says listing agent Ellen Mulligan, “this suite will make you feel like you’re at the Ritz-Carlton.” The home comes complete with a walk-out lower-level family room and a laundry list of outdoor amenities: a sandy beach; boat slip and dock; patio; covered porch; hot tub; summer kitchen with a stone bar, built-in gas grill, and mini fridge; and a firepit perfectly suited to a circle of Adirondack chairs.

CONTACT: Ellen Mulligan, Coldwell Banker Realty, Moultonborough, N.H., coldwellbankerhomes.com, 603-387-0369, MLS# 4929739