64 Kay St Unit A Newport, RI 02840

Available now, the architectural detailing in this sunny quiet 1 bedroom corner first floor apartment rarely comes on the rental market. Perfect for the downsizing individual. An original gothic revival "summer cottage" was occupied around the 1860's by famous American author Henry James. A private side entry leads into an elegant living room with tall period-style windows, an ornamental fireplace, carved light oak panelled walls and parquet floors - middle eastern A-List style. A passageway leads past the kitchen into the bedroom and then onto the bathroom. There is a back entrance hall and a great storage space/mud-room/ 3-season sunroom. The eat-in-kitchen has all the appliances including a stacking washer/dryer. Sunlight and views onto the formal side garden. A mantle and tiled hearth complement the parquet flooring. At the end of the hallway is a cozy writing desk nook. The bedroom is comfortably sized with a sunny window, hardwoods and a deep closet. Extra storage outside the bathroom in the hallway provides plenty of additional shelving. Mosaic tiling in the all-white-and-black bathroom, with a shower stall, gives the impression of spaciousness. Furn. or unfurn. Tenant pays gas for stove and heat and hot water; electricity; and cable. Water, garbage removal, snow removal is included. The owner occupant maintains the beautiful flower beds and yard. Quiet people. References required. No smoking/vaping/pets. Lead present in exterior paint. Multi year lease preferred.