173 Rumstick           

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173 Rumstick is a wonderful and unique Cape style home located in one of the most desirable coastal towns in the country.  Barrington, RI was named one of the best places to live by Money Magazine/CNN in 2005- and for all the right reasons:  beaches, water views, bike paths, shopping, the #1 school system in RI, a great community, and that's just the beginning!

This home is located on Rumstick Road which is well known for it's timeless tree lined setting- just a few blocks from the beach, a skating pond and the RI country club. There's even a Starbucks down the road!    

173 Rumstick Overview

Lot Size: 14,810 SF

1858 sq.ft. living area

884sq.ft. basement

2007 Taxes:  $7857  

3 bedrooms

1.5 baths

This is a 1925 Cape that was custom Built for Molly Tobey.  Mrs. Tobey was a RISD graduate and the home was a replica of a Mattapoisett Cape she was fond of.

Original 1925 door latches and garage doors

Beautiful wide plank (6 inch) wood floors

Built-in shelving on each side of fireplace 

New french doors connecting dining room to kitchen

New double hung windows for spectacular views of backyard

12 point windows throughout (original period)

Beautiful trees and shrubs throughout the property

Beautiful stone wall and river rock driveway

Additional Features

Wonderful neighbors!

Viking Gas Range & Hood

Fischer Paykell 2 Drawer Dishwasher

Front Load Washer & Dryer 

Recessed lighting 1st floor/basement 

2-car garage with period swing doors

Spacious brick patio in backyard

Brick walkway lined with boxwoods 

Unique wall sconces

Antique ceiling fan in kitchen area

Desirable location

New water heater

Gas heat

Partially finished basement with bulkhead

Walk-in shower in Basement

Fireplace

Newly tiled bathroom floor 

New paint and warm colors