159 New Meadow Rd, Barrington, RI 02806

Acres of space & miles of views help define this contemporary Colonial home, whose open floor plan makes entertaining a breeze & affords views of the Barrington River from nearly every room. Cathedral ceilings in the living room, dining room, & master bedroom admit river-reflected sunlight, & oversized windows grant glimpses of the home's private dock a boon for boaters who can enjoy easy access to Narragansett Bay. The clean, crisp lines of the house are enhanced by an abundance of clutter-defying hidden storage space. A nook conceals a wet bar in the living room, which along with the open kitchen is a focal point for gatherings of friends & family; parties easily flow out to the backyard deck, complete with an outdoor TV. The original 19th-century home was thoroughly reconstructed in the 1990s, but a period barn in the backyard has remained virtually unchanged through the centuries. The possibilities for the barn are nearly endless: a second garage, a workshop, an artist's studio, or perhaps a kids' hangout? Families also will love the twin upstairs bedrooms, which share a connecting bath, & a spacious basement that can easily be reimagined as a game room. With its circular driveway & commanding water views, this gracious home sits at the center of a quiet neighborhood accessed by two convenient bridges one providing easy highway access to Providence, just 10 minutes away, the other facilitating delightful waterfront strolls to the bike path & downtown Barrington.