Tranquil Bayfront Retreat in Barrington Offering Space, Privacy, and Everyday Resort‑Style Comfort

August 8, 2025

This unique waterfront estate in Barrington, Rhode Island, epitomizes luxury coastal living with its over 13,500 sq ft of reimagined space on a 3.9-acre plot overlooking Narragansett Bay. Featuring seven bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, the home blends modern sophistication with comfort through high-end finishes like Danby marble and custom white oak hardwood floors with radiant heating. Recent renovations completed over three years include a Chef’s kitchen with stone glass countertops and a serene primary suite with bay views. Listed at $12 million, this residence offers resort-style living with easy access to Newport, Providence, and Rhode Island’s amenities.

Tennis Court Outdoor View

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A spacious outdoor tennis court features a classic blue and green playing surface with a taut net stretched across the middle. The court is bordered by a neatly maintained hedge and stone retaining walls, which add a natural, polished look to the area. Beyond the tennis court, a large historic American home painted white with a gray shingled roof serves as an elegant backdrop. The house has multiple windows, dormers, and chimneys, emphasizing traditional architectural details. A patio with white umbrellas and outdoor seating creates a comfortable space for relaxation. Two flagpoles display American and other flags, completing this upscale recreational setting under a partly cloudy sky.

Covered Patio Seating

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This outdoor covered patio features elegant white arched columns supporting a white paneled ceiling. Two woven pendant lights hang overhead, enhancing the cozy atmosphere. Comfortable wicker furniture with neutral cushions accented by green and patterned pillows surrounds a minimalist rectangular coffee table. The open layout extends to a spacious terrace with a large swimming pool overlooking a serene body of water. The space is visually connected to nature with lush greenery and distant trees, combining classic architectural elements with a modern, relaxed coastal aesthetic.

Poolside Pavilion

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A serene poolside pavilion features a symmetrical arrangement of five white cushioned lounge chairs beneath two large white umbrellas. The pavilion has a classic aesthetic, supported by white columns and topped with a gray shingled roof. Behind the seating area, a stone facade includes a built-in fireplace and a mounted TV, framed by lush greenery. The pool water glistens in vibrant turquoise, with two sleek white chairs partially submerged in the shallow steps. The surrounding landscape is filled with dense, manicured bushes and colorful hydrangeas, creating a tranquil, inviting outdoor retreat.

Entry Hall

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A gracefully curved staircase with natural wood treads and white risers adorns a spacious entry hall. The elegant stair railing features white balusters topped with a contrasting polished wooden handrail. The walls feature classic white paneling that complements the light wood floor. Two modern sconces with glass shades provide warm wall lighting. An arched doorway opens into a formal dining room, where a long table with beige upholstered chairs and two chandeliers hang from the ceiling. Through large windows, natural light floods both spaces, enhancing the bright, airy atmosphere.

Dining Room

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This dining room features a large rectangular table with a smooth surface, surrounded by ten upholstered chairs in a soft, neutral beige fabric. The walls showcase a sophisticated blue and white geometric pattern on the upper half, complemented by white wainscoting below. Two elaborate, golden chandeliers with hanging crystal details hang above the table, providing an elegant focal point. The space is framed by arched doorways leading into adjacent rooms, allowing natural light to flow through. The floor is light wood with a large woven cream-colored rug underneath the dining set, adding warmth and texture.

Living Room View

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This spacious living room offers a serene coastal ambiance through an expansive view of the ocean visible via three large, symmetrical windows and a glass door leading to an outdoor patio. The room features a clean, white color palette with painted shiplap walls, complementing the light wood flooring. Furnishings include a large white sofa adorned with numerous cushions, two sleek black leather and metal armchairs with woven throws, a low coffee table, and a textured area rug. A modern chandelier with a glass and shell design hangs centrally. Built-in white cabinetry houses a large flat-screen TV and decorative coastal artifacts, enhancing the beach-inspired aesthetic.

Sunroom Dining Area

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A bright, airy sunroom designed for dining features a curved built-in bench lined with multiple cushioned pillows in soft blue and beige tones. A round wooden dining table sits at the center, surrounded by woven wicker chairs that add a natural texture. The space is illuminated by large, grid-paned windows that wrap around, offering lush green views outside. French doors open onto a patio, enhancing the connection between indoors and outdoors. A woven rattan chandelier hangs above the table, complementing the casual yet refined coastal-inspired color palette of whites, light wood, and natural fibers.

Kitchen and Living Area

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A spacious kitchen extending into a living area with an ocean view is shown. The kitchen features a large white marble island with six wicker-back bar stools. White cabinetry with glass inserts and silver knobs line the walls, complemented by white subway tile backsplash. Three large pendant lights hang over the island, providing warm illumination. A white double sink is beneath windows, highlighting greenery outside. The adjacent living space has large windows revealing a shimmering blue sea, light-colored sofas, a crystal chandelier, and elegant decor, all unified by light wood flooring and white walls for an airy coastal aesthetic.

Bathroom Vanity

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This bathroom vanity area features a long white countertop with an integrated sink and silver faucet centered under a decorative rectangular mirror framed in a light textured material. Two wall-mounted globe sconces with chrome fixtures flank the mirror, providing soft ambient light. The walls are covered with patterned wallpaper incorporating a subtle fan design in light gray, harmonizing with the white shiplap wainscoting below. A large window on the left allows natural daylight and views of greenery outside. Underneath the countertop, three woven baskets hold rolled textiles in neutral tones, adding warmth and texture to the clean, bright aesthetic.

Living Room and Kitchen

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This space combines a living room and kitchen area with an open floor plan. The living room features a large white sectional sofa adorned with patterned cushions, positioned on a light beige rug over wooden flooring. Across from the sofa is a sleek, modern wooden sideboard with gold-accented handles, decorated with white flowers and picture frames. The back wall showcases multiple large arched windows, letting in natural light and highlighting greenery outside. A dark grand piano sits near the windows, complemented by a cushioned bench under the windows. The kitchen includes a peninsula with beige barstools featuring gold legs, a dark navy island with reflective surfaces, and pendant lights with round white glass shades.

Master Bedroom

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This master bedroom features a serene, light color palette dominated by whites and soft grays, creating an airy and peaceful atmosphere. The large bed is dressed in intricate, white damask-patterned linens with multiple plush pillows. Elegant pendant lights hang symmetrically above each side of the bed, adding vertical visual interest. Wall-to-wall carpeting in a soft gray tone complements the light wooden flooring. Two built-in bookcases painted in a calming pastel blue flank a window seat, which provides both a cozy reading nook and a view of lush greenery outside.

Bathroom Interior

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This bathroom features a clean, modern design emphasizing white and light tones. The space includes a glass-enclosed shower with a herringbone-patterned tile wall incorporating small gray accents. At the far end, a white freestanding bathtub is set against a wall adorned with geometric patterned tiles that complement the circular design on the floor tiles. Dual sinks with long rectangular mirrors above run along the right side, flanked by wall sconces with white lampshades that add soft lighting. The cabinetry is painted in a subtle pastel green, providing a gentle contrast to the predominantly white decor. The ceiling has white paneled beams, enhancing the bright, airy atmosphere.

Sitting Area

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A bright and airy sitting area featuring two matching chaise lounges upholstered in white fabric with navy blue stripes, complemented by blue and white patterned throw pillows. The furniture rests on a textured natural fiber rug over rich wooden flooring. A round wicker tray with a clear vase of white flowers sits atop a patterned ottoman in the foreground. The space is framed by an elegant white archway with classic molding. In the background, a spacious windowed alcove with three tall windows allows natural light in. A stunning crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling, adding a touch of luxury and sophistication.

Coastal Bedroom

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This bedroom features a vaulted white plank ceiling with recessed lighting, creating an airy ambiance. The focal point is a king-sized bed with a wooden frame and a soft cream upholstered headboard, dressed in neutral-toned bedding and multiple decorative pillows. Large arched windows dominate one wall, offering unobstructed ocean views and flooding the room with natural light. The walls are painted white with subtle patterned wallpaper behind the bed, and the floors are natural wood partially covered by a large light beige rug. A cozy sitting area with white armchairs, ottomans, and a round side table complements the serene coastal palette, enhanced by blue and gray accents and nautical-themed decor.

Bathroom Vanity and Tub

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This bright bathroom features a clean, white color palette with shiplap walls and a high vaulted ceiling. The vanity area has a white countertop with multiple drawers and cabinets, including an open shelf filled with rolled white towels. A beige upholstered chair with a pleated skirt is positioned in front of the vanity, adjacent to a window that frames a serene water view. Above the sink, a mirror with a natural-textured frame is flanked by a three-light sconce. To the left, a freestanding modern white bathtub sits next to a tall glass shower enclosure with patterned tile flooring and distinctive wall tiling in a chevron pattern.

Walk-In Closet

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This spacious walk-in closet features a bright, clean design with white walls and custom built-in shelving. Clothing is neatly organized on multiple hanging rods, displaying a variety of garments including sweaters, jackets, shirts, and dresses in a range of colors from neutrals to vibrant hues. The floor is covered in a patterned, zebra-print carpet, adding subtle texture and visual interest. Two vertical mirrors are mounted on a central dividing wall, enhancing light and utility. Upper cabinets with glass-front doors provide additional storage, while a modern chandelier overhead illuminates the space with a soft, elegant glow.

Recreation Room

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This recreation room features a spacious layout with a luxurious pool table centered on one side, illuminated by two large pendant lights hanging directly above. The walls are painted a deep navy blue, creating a cozy and elegant atmosphere. Adjacent to the pool table is a comfortable, large sectional sofa upholstered in a light gray fabric, oriented towards a large, mounted projection screen for home theater entertainment. The ceiling consists of white tiles with recessed lighting, while the floor sports a patterned, textured carpet in shades of gray and blue, complementing the modern and inviting design of the space.

Home Gym Area

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This space is designed as a multifunctional home gym featuring a modern layout with distinct fitness zones. The foreground showcases a green artificial turf putting area complete with three small golf flags and a golf bag stand, ideal for indoor putting practice. Adjacent to this is a section with various exercise machines, including stationary bikes, treadmills, and elliptical trainers, arranged on a rubberized floor for safety and comfort. The walls are painted light gray, adorned with contemporary artwork and minimalistic sconces emitting soft lighting. A large mirror on the back wall enhances the sense of space, while a ceiling of white tiled panels houses recessed lighting and ventilation.

Listing Agent: Kirk Schryver Team of Compass via Zillow