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Real Estate in RI: Seaview Terrace. 29 BRs. $28.5M. Newport’s last great “summer cottage” – Marielle Clair
Seaview Terrace – 43,722 sq. ft. | 7.7 Acres | 64 Rooms | 29 Bedrooms | Offered at $28,500,000
The Estate Story
Seaview Terrace, also known as the Carey Mansion, is the largest privately owned mansion in New England and one of the five great Newport mansions alongside The Breakers, Ochre Court, Belcourt Castle, and Rough Point.
Built in the 1920s for industrialist Edson Bradley, its 43,000 sq. ft. French Gothic Revival design incorporates imported treasures: 15th-century stained glass from Germany, Venetian Renaissance ceiling frescos, and carved stone fireplaces from France.
Renowned as the last of Newport’s great “summer cottagesâ€, Seaview represents the final chapter of the Gilded Age, completed just before the Great Depression ended such ambitious estates. In the 1970s, preservationists Martin and Millicent Carey safeguarded Seaview, founding Seaview C.A.R.E.S. (Carey Architectural Restoration Education Society) to promote its restoration and preservation. Today, Seaview Terrace represents both a storied cultural landmark and a rare opportunity — an estate ready for its next chapter.
A Century of Grandeur Overlooking Newport’s Cliff Walk
Seaview Terrace stands as Newport’s largest privately owned mansion, a 44,000 sq. ft. estate completed in 1925 at the height of the Gilded Age. With its 64 rooms, 29 bedrooms and 7.64 acres of land, it remains one of the last great American estates in private hands. Explore the images on the realtors’ website to experience its historic halls, sprawling lawns, and breathtaking coastal setting.
Estate Highlights
Modern, minimalist 43,722 sq ft Mansion– among the largest private residences in the U.S.
7.7 Acres – private, gated estate setting
Gatehouse Residence – potential to stand alone as its own lot - or be redeveloped
Selective Future Potential – opportunities to thoughtfully unlock additional value
$28.5M Offering – exclusive pre-market opportunity
A Rare Dual Opportunity
Seaview Terrace and its adjoining parcels present an unmatched chance to pair historic preservation with modern vision. Together, they offer scale, flexibility, and distinction rarely found in Newport’s estate market.
Offered by Marielle Clair – listing agent, RI Properties STAY Newport Team Marielle Clair
Walk Through America’s Last Great “Cottageâ€
Explore Seaview Terrace room by room with an immersive 3D tour. From its vaulted Gothic halls to its private cloisters and grand entertaining spaces, this digital walkthrough offers a rare perspective on one of the largest private residences in America.
See Seaview Video and many photos and descriptions of this rare offering. In addition to main mansion there are opportunities for 3-4 separate developments on the footprint.
Photos: Marielle Clair