The Ultimate Guide to RI Luxury — $10K Hotel Suite, $45K Suit, and a $37 Million Newport Estate

Seaward -- 339 Ocean Avenue, Newport, RI 

$37 Million

RE Taxes/Yr: $180,000

The last notably expansive oceanfront property in Newport, Seaward is an extraordinary 45+/- acre compound on Ocean Drive that commands a most prominent place among the grandeur of Newport real estate. 

The property has 7 beds, 9 baths, 10,000 square feet.

Previously owned by John Jacob Astor and later by co-founder of the Tennis Hall of Fame, Jimmy Van Alen. Completed in 2008 over a 4-year period, extreme attention to detail was paid to every aspect of development including the use of granite from the property itself to construct the facade.

Given its size and location, Seaward boasts complete privacy and mesmerizing views like no other.

The gated entrance presents a striking yet welcoming preview to the exquisite open, spacious, thoughtfully planned, and impeccably maintained interior. The 7,000+/-sf Main House (49 windows) is adorned by a 3,000+/-sf Guest House (33 windows) and limitless views of the Atlantic Ocean and the historic Newport Country Club. The alluring seaside infinity pool overlooks 2 private moorings providing water access to secluded Prices Neck Cove.

The ‘Pavilion,’ a hallmark of this legacy compound, was specifically designed for events and gatherings to accommodate 1,000 seated dinner guests or a 2,000-person cocktail reception.

Finally and rarely to be found due to Seaward’s strategic elevated location, one can enjoy both beautiful sunrises as well as mesmerizing sunsets high atop this magnificent estate. This signature compound offers an idyllic setting for memories to be made throughout generations to come.

If you think $37 million is steep -- it was listed at $45 million in 2013. 

2020 Bentley Continental GTC

List Price $281,600

"If allowed to drive just one vehicle for the rest of our lives, the 2020 Bentley Continental GT Convertible would likely be our first choice. Of course, there are countless notable vehicles in showrooms these days (take a look at our 2019 Best Buy Awards for a start), but if emotional satisfaction and undiluted driving bliss was at the top of our list we’d look past all of the stylish luxury crossovers, rugged 4-wheel drive trucks, and wickedly fast exotic sports cars and grab the chrome key fob to the gorgeous all-new drop-top Bentley," writes Kelley Blue Book.

Intrigued? Penske Automotive Group in Warwick is a place to start.  

Penthouse at Ocean House, Westerly, Rhode Island

$10,000 per night

Find a list of the best hotels in the world and the Ocean House is sure to be on it. But, what does best really mean?

Well, from the pure monetary standpoint the Penthouse at the Ocean House is a cool $10,000 a night, but it does come with a number of extras including fitness classes and, of course, free towels by the pool. 

Here is a little of the amenities:

The Ocean House Penthouse Suite is our most spacious Signature Suite in the Rhode Island ocean view hotel and one of the finest in New England. With three bedrooms, a separate den, two dining areas, two living rooms, a large well-appointed open kitchen and an incredible outdoor deck, this remarkable space is the ideal setting for an extended entertaining and in-suite dining. A self-playing piano and fully equipped media room complete with a workspace make this suite perfect for both work and relaxation. The deck of the hotel room features an outdoor kitchen and dining area, a lounge area, bathroom, outdoor Jacuzzi, “three-seasons room” with temperature-controlled flooring connecting to the terrace and 360-degree views of the ocean and neighboring Rhode Island coast. An adjoining hotel room may be used to make the hotel penthouse suite a four-bedroom.

The master bedroom offers a king-size feather-top bed and bathroom with a standing shower with beach stone floor and a deep-soaking tub. The two guest rooms, one featuring a king-size bed and the other two double beds, also have private bathrooms with standing showers.

A large, distinctively appointed open kitchen features a pantry, state-of-the-art Viking appliances and an elegant granite countertop island with seating. There is also a laundry closet with washer and dryer.

The room is

Painting By Heade

PRICE: $575,000

No gallery in Rhode Island offers more premium art in Rhode Island than William Vareika Fine Arts on Bellevue Avenue in Newport. 

The block that Vareika's gallery is on exudes history -- and expense.

The most expensive painting now available for sale at the gallery is Martin Johnson Heade 1875 painting “Pink Orchids and Hummingbird on a Twig.”

The $575,000 price may seem a bargain.

"Heade is a very important 19th century American artist who had many connections to Rhode Island. Early in his career he painted portraits, including one of Moses Brown," Bill Varieka tells GoLocal.

Heade’s 1868 “Thunderstorm over Narragansett Bay” is in the collection of the Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas.

"Our painting is a masterpiece. Heade’s hummingbird and orchid paintings are among his most rare and sought after images," he adds.

"His painting style and subject matter, while derived from the romanticism of the time, is regarded by art historians as a significant departure from that of his peers. He was first taught by his father, Paul Joosten Wouwerman, a historical painter of moderate ability," writes the museum named after Heade/

Hand Crafted Suit -- Marc Allen

$45,000

One of the top men's clothing store in Rhode Island is Marc Allen Fine Clothiers and its founder Marc Streisand tells GoLcoal, "I just made a suit for a guy that’s made out of Record Bale wool, which is the finest in the world. Suit sold for $45,000."

"Sexy fabric, that’s for sure," Allen added.