College Hill’s Historic Christopher H. Drowne House Sells for $1.3 Million

College Hill’s Historic Christopher H. Drowne House Sells for $1.3 Million

Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 20 Benefit Street on Providence’s East Side for $1,315,000. RPL

The home is The Christopher H. Drowne House.

According to State-Wide MLS data, RPL has now participated in five of the eight Providence single-family home sales of over $1 million this year, representing 9 of the total 16 transaction sides.

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The Christopher H. Drowne House is an elegant Greek Revival originally built in 1862 on College Hill that has been thoroughly updated for 21st-century living. A stunning staircase with a carved wood banister at the entry and a coffered ceiling, combined living, dining, and kitchen space create an exceedingly gracious tone. The cook’s kitchen lends custom cabinetry, top-quality appliances, and a stone-topped center island for a sparkling cooking backdrop, while a recently added half bath and mudroom complete the main level.

The second-floor owner’s suite offers a spacious walk-in closet and spa bath. A second bedroom and a full bath are also located on this floor, with the third floor adding two additional bedrooms, one with an adjoining bath and study. There is a fireplaced garden-level apartment 

Sales Associate Jim DeRentis represented the seller and RPL Sales Associate Barbara Dacey represented the buyer in this transaction.