WSJ News Exclusive | Edith Wharton’s Former Oceanfront Home in Newport Fetches $8.6 Million

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The Newport, R.I., home that helped inspire Edith Wharton’s “The Age of Innocence” has sold for $8.6 million after almost a year on the market

An oceanfront estate in Newport, R.I., that once belonged to author Edith Wharton has sold for $8.6 million after almost a year on the market.

The property had originally been asking $11.7 million. Listing agent Kendra C. Toppa of Lila Delman, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, said the deal was agreed upon before the coronavirus pandemic began dominating the headlines. The buyers “wanted to stay the course,” she said.

 

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Maybe the 'former oceanfront' part was the no sell.😉

I just heard that potus said y’all have joined the ranks of FakeNews which is really hilarious. That editorial today was a breath of fresh air. Keep it up.

Let Zak_Bagans investigate before they move in lol. GhostAdventures

Known as Land's End , the Rhode Island home was first listed for $11.7 million nearly a year ago.

I could get lost in that mansion. My granddaughter would live on the beach!💝💝💝

Oh no, what timing. I pray the new owners can move in and do not find themselves homeless during the pandemic.

So beautiful. Dream 🏠

Should have waited another couple of months. Would've picked it up for 5 mill. 🤔

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