$4,395,000

About this home

Set on nearly an acre in Newport’s coveted Ocean Drive neighborhood, 124 Harrison Avenue is the personal home of acclaimed interior designer Ruthie Sommers, author of A Newport Summer, whose work has appeared in Architectural Digest, Town & Country, Veranda and House Beautiful. Designed as her own Newport retreat, this rare single-level residence offers four bedrooms, a new white-plaster saline pool, mature gardens and exceptional privacy. The completely renovated kitchen centers on a 10-foot island and features Miele appliances, Caesarstone counters, an Italian white onyx and marble cooking surround, and The Galley workstation sink. The reimagined living room features a raised ceiling and fireplace, while an adjoining sunroom overlooks the grounds. Custom Iksel and Nobilis wall coverings, curated lighting and beautifully renovated baths reflect Sommers’ signature collected aesthetic. Outside, fenced grounds are anchored by a magnificent historic beech tree, sycamores, lindens, hydrangeas, expansive lawn and a new bluestone dining terrace. Extensive design plans envision a new primary suite, enlarged family room and Old Newport-style foyer, offering a thoughtful roadmap for future expansion.

Property facts

Property type

Single Family Residence

Style

Cottage

Year built

1967

Living area (sq ft)

2,900

Above-grade finished (sq ft)

2,284

Below-grade finished (sq ft)

616

Lot size (acres)

0.92

Total rooms

8

Stories

1

Garage spaces

2

Total parking

8

Annual taxes

$20,016

Tax year

2025

Neighborhood

Harrison Estates | Ny Yacht Club

County

Newport

Features

Heating

Natural Gas, Baseboard

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

Full, Interior Only, Partially Finished, Laundry, Media Room, Storage Space, Utility

Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater

Interior

Wall (Dry Wall), Cathedral Ceilings, Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Ceiling), Insulation (Walls)

Fireplace

Wood Insert, Insert

Parking

Attached, Integral

Construction

Dry Wall, Shingles, Wood

Utilities

Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Water

Individual Meter

Community

Golf, Marina, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis

Exterior

Patio, Screened Pch/Patio/Dck/Brzwy

Lot

Local Historic District, Corner Lot, Paved Driveway

Location