556 Center Rd, Block Island, RI 02807

Stately 3,000+ square foot house was originally the Primitive Methodist Church and then went under an impressive renovation in the 1980s. Refurbished into a 5 bedroom 4 bath impressive home including a master suite on the first floor. The renovation design effectively mixed contemporary updates with the original nature of the building including. Characteristics such as remarkable stained-glass windows, original church bell, distinctive alter archway and alter rail, original hardwood flooring reclaimed from local shipwrecks and many other unique details. Recent updates include high-tech bottomless sand filtered 5 bedroom septic, new chimney liner, oil fired boiler and new roof. Property located in what was previously the village center and is currently zoned as Residential B. The building has been run as a Bed & Breakfast and as an antique shop in the 80s and 90s. On a limited basis the family home still operates an antique shop filled with treasures. Both basement and attic run the full length and width of this 37 x 56 square foot building layout. There is also a lovely back deck overlooking stone wall and verdant back yard. Within a mile to both Old and New Harbor and to eastern swimming beaches this conveniently located residence provides numerous options for you.