601 Bellevue Avenue

Newport, RI 02840

  • $18,000,000
  • 12 Beds
  • 10/3 Baths
  • 16,601 Sqft
  • 4.8 Acres
  • 1929 Built

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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Property Highlights
  • PRICE/SQFT : $1,084
  • DAYS ON MARKET : 86
  • MLS : 1411416

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • BASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished
  • DAYS ON MARKET: 86
  • ELECTRICAL FEATURES: Circuit Breakers, Underground
  • GARAGE COUNT: 7
  • LIVING AREA SQFT: 16601
  • ON MARKET DATE: 2026-05-01
  • PARKING: Attached, Detached, Garage
  • PARKING SPACES: 17
  • STYLE: Historic Antique
  • TAX AMOUNT: $78,115
  • TAX YEAR: 2025
  • TYPE: Residential
  • UTILITIES: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • YEAR BUILT: 1929
AMENITIES
  • Golf
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Tennis Court(s)
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • APPLIANCES INCLUDED: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • BEDS: 12
  • CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: Plaster, Wood Siding
  • COOLING: Central Air
  • EXTERIOR FEATURES: Accessible Elevator Installed, Patio, Pool (In Ground)
  • FLOORING: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Parquet
  • FOUNDATION: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
  • FULL BATHS: 10
  • HEAT: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • INTERIOR FEATURES: Bar, Wet Bar, Cedar Closet(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, High Ceilings, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Elevator
  • LIVING SQFT SOURCE: Public Records
  • ROOMS: 25

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St George's School Po Box 1910 Newport, RI 02840 9 - 12
Reflections Childcare 24 Carey Street Newport, RI 02840 PK - KG
St Michaels Country Day School 180 Rhode Island Avenue Newport, RI 02840 PK - 8
Valley Community School Middletown 60 Hammerlund Way Middletown, RI 02842 UG
James L Maher School P.O. Box 4390 Middletown, RI 02842 4 - 12
Newport Montessori 82 Valley Road Middletown, RI 02842 PK - KG
All Saints Academy 915 West Main Road Middletown, RI 02842 PK - 8
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