Ad #7834486
MLS #1411416
Step into Gilded Age grandeur with this iconic French-style
601 Bellevue Ave, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840
$18,000,000
12Beds
12Baths
15,461Sqft
4.797Acres
About this property
Step into Gilded Age grandeur with this iconic French-style chateau, thoughtfully reimagined for modern luxury. Designed and commissioned for the Drexel family in 1929 by renowned architects Polhemus & Coffin, and inspired by 'La Lanterne' at Versailles, 'Champ Soleil'- French for *Field of Sun* - is a masterpiece of timeless elegance. This landmark property is located at the South end of Bellevue Avenue on a privately sited estate and set on close to 5 acres behind wrought-iron gates and specimen trees. The main residence offers approximately 13,428 square feet of refined interiors, the estate features 7 bedrooms and 8.3 baths, complemented by grand entertaining rooms and a custom paneled library that was imported and re-assembled on site. All new infrastructure with state-of-the-art HVAC and systems. The outdoor spaces include manicured gardens designed by landscape architect Unberto Innocenti, a croquet lawn, a 20' * 40' pool, FAA approved heliport, large greenhouse, and expansive terraces for entertaining. A separate two-unit carriage house with additional 4 car garage and workshop on Coggeshall Avenue provide additional accommodations, while vacant land offers potential subdivision opportunity. Meticulously restored and modernized, Champ Soleil seamlessly blends historic character with today's luxurious comforts, preserving the splendor of Newport's legendary Gilded Age. A landmark estate representing a rare opportunity in one of America's premier coastal enclaves.
Property Features
12 Beds
12 Baths
15,461 Sqft
Built in 1929
4.797 Acres
3 Stories
Siding: Ceramic, Dry Wall, Paneled, Plaster, Wood Wall(s), Masonry
Has Fireplace
Central, Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
$78,115 / yr property tax
Newport County
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David Huberman
Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty
401-849-3000
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Listing Agent: David Huberman 401-849-3000
Broker: Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty 401-849-3000 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 State Wide MLS of Rhode Island, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Broker: Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty 401-849-3000 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 State Wide MLS of Rhode Island, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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$18,000,000
12
Beds
12
Baths
15,461
Sqft
601 Bellevue Ave, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840
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MLS# 1411416
Step into Gilded Age grandeur with this iconic French-style
$18,000,000
601 Bellevue Ave, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840
12
Beds
12
Baths
15,461
Sqft
4.797
Acres
$18,000,000
601 Bellevue Ave, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840
12 Beds
12 Baths
15,461 Sqft
4.797 Acres
Accessibility Features
Accessible Elevator Installed
Step into Gilded Age grandeur with this iconic French-style chateau, thoughtfully reimagined for modern luxury. Designed and commissioned for the Drexel family in 1929 by renowned architects Polhemus & Coffin, and inspired by 'La Lanterne' at Versailles, 'Champ Soleil'- French for *Field of Sun* - is a masterpiece of timeless elegance. This landmark property is located at the South end of Bellevue Avenue on a privately sited estate and set on close to 5 acres behind wrought-iron gates and specimen trees. The main residence offers approximately 13,428 square feet of refined interiors, the estate features 7 bedrooms and 8.3 baths, complemented by grand entertaining rooms and a custom paneled library that was imported and re-assembled on site. All new infrastructure with state-of-the-art HVAC and systems. The outdoor spaces include manicured gardens designed by landscape architect Unberto Innocenti, a croquet lawn, a 20' * 40' pool, FAA approved heliport, large greenhouse, and expansive terraces for entertaining. A separate two-unit carriage house with additional 4 car garage and workshop on Coggeshall Avenue provide additional accommodations, while vacant land offers potential subdivision opportunity. Meticulously restored and modernized, Champ Soleil seamlessly blends historic character with today's luxurious comforts, preserving the splendor of Newport's legendary Gilded Age. A landmark estate representing a rare opportunity in one of America's premier coastal enclaves.
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12 Beds
12 Baths
15,461 Sqft
Built in 1929
4.797 Acres
3 Stories
EXTERIOR
Siding: Ceramic, Dry Wall, Paneled, Plaster, Wood Wall(s), Masonry
INTERIOR
Has Fireplace
Central, Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
FINANCIAL & COMMUNITY
$78,115 / yr property tax
Newport County
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Source Property ID
1411416
Listing Agent: David Huberman 401-849-3000
Broker: Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty 401-849-3000 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 State Wide MLS of Rhode Island, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Broker: Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty 401-849-3000 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 State Wide MLS of Rhode Island, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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