'Contremer', meaning against the sea in French, is a rare Watch Hill summer cottage offered for the first time in 68 years. Set at the end of a long private road within the Watch Hill Fire District, this 3,200 sq. ft. shingled coastal retreat captures the timeless ease of old Watch Hill, with 4+ bedrooms, 4 full baths, sun-filled whitewashed interiors, exposed beams, fireplaces, and an effortless indoor-outdoor connection. The home's south-facing setting directly overlooks the 10th fairway of the private Misquamicut Club, with the Atlantic Ocean beyond. From the covered porch, stone patio, and two view-facing balconies, one can take in the open sky, manicured fairways, salt air, and the distant sound of waves breaking along East Beach. It is a setting of privacy, serenity, and understated coastal beauty that is increasingly difficult to find. Long cherished by one family, Contremer now offers its next owners the opportunity to create their own lasting Watch Hill legacy. Just minutes away are the village's shops and dining, multiple white sandy beaches, boating from Watch Hill Harbor and the Pawcatuck River, and unmatched access for a premier New England resort destination: nearby Amtrak service, easy I-95 access to Boston, NYC, and the suburbs in between, plus a local jet-capable airport. No ferry. No bridge traffic. Just a peaceful coastal escape, beautifully positioned above the fairway and against the sea.
Single-familyProperty Type
1903Year Built
0.73 acresLot Size
$1,335Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Geb Masterson• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
The Low-Density Residential 43 Zoning District is intended for residential areas, such as Watch Hill, which are comprised predominantly of large single-family homes on large lots and which are served by municipal water but not by municipal sewers systems. The minimum one-acre lot size is designed to preserve the existing character of such neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Hotel / motel
Park & open space
Water related
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Westerly, RI • 02891
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Sun exposure
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Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Westerly. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 26 East Hills Rd
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