Stunning reconstruction of the original Ware & Van Brunt architectural masterpiece that was originally built as the summertime congregation of the American Presbyterian Church.  The building hosted a vibrant faith community from 1880 through the early 1940’s and served as a foundational element of the up-and-coming Narragansett Pier village.  The Hurricane of 1938 toppled the wood belfry of the church’s beautiful 55-foot stone tower and a fire destroyed the upper two story main wood frame gable a few years later. 

 Using a single grainy photograph taken sometime in the early 1900’s, Boston area civil engineer Craig Miller has meticulously reconstructed a nearly exact replica of the original Ware & Van Brunt design.  At the time of its original construction, the Boon Street Presbyterian Church building was considered the finest example of the Carpenter Gothic architectural style anywhere in the United States.  The same is true of its recreation today.

 While reviving the exterior of the original work of art, the interior has been smartly designed as a modern two-unit luxury residential property, complete with a seven (7) car heated indoor garage, 3 and 4 story elevators, and breathtaking ocean views.

 This listing is for the ocean facing residence.  It offers soaring 12-foot ceilings on both floors and an expansive open floor plan with amazing ocean views.  As beautiful as the outside of this building is, the interior of this residence truly steals the show.  One inch thick maple hardwood floors were reclaimed from a mill on the Taunton River, adding a warmth, charm, and character that is rare in most new construction homes.  A gourmet kitchen awaits equipped with a full suite of Thermador appliances including a 48 inch dual oven professional range, separate beverage center, and a pair of side by side Fisher & Paykel professional level refrigerator and freezer cold storage units.  Gas fireplaces are found in the master bedroom and in the living room.  Custom cabinets by Falmouth-based Rustic Elegance accentuate the luxury kitchen and large pantry.  Ship lap walls accompany a large marble triple shower in the elegant and spacious master bath.  The second floor has a large and convenient bonus room (second living room) complete with its own ship lap wall, shelving and wet bar.  Each living level contains a wall of windows that open to spacious outdoor covered decks, both facing the Atlantic Ocean.  The full-service elevator transports owners and guests from the ground level three car indoor garage to each living level.  The garage is exceptional as well, boasting full height restored original stone masonry walls with interior accent on all sides.  Outdoor shower, Pennsylvania Bluestone patios and walkways, and beautiful landscaping serve to accentuate the very large surrounding yard.   Central air and heat and open cell foam insulation make this new build a modern, energy efficient home.