South Kingstown, Rhode Island

This is a house you may never see offered again. Properties of this caliber do not wait, and this is a rare opportunity to acquire a residence that may not return to the market in your lifetime. Known as “The Gem at Little Rest,” this extraordinary home, circa 1788, is one of the most authentic examples of early American domestic architecture in Rhode Island. For more than two centuries, it has been thoughtfully lived in and carefully stewarded by generations of notable occupants. The location is equally rare: a comfortable walk to the University of Rhode Island and just minutes from some of South Kingstown’s most sought-after beaches. The combination of academic proximity, coastal access, and historic provenance is virtually unheard of. This is not a reproduction or an interpretation of history—it is the original. The craftsmanship, scale, and quiet confidence reflect an era modern construction cannot replicate. Offered at a price designed to attract decisive interest, this is a true trophy property for those who value legacy over trend, authenticity over imitation, and permanence over passing fashion.