Featured home: Former firehouse is unique Barrington home

Posted 12/18/16

Built in 1931, what was once the Barrington Firehouse at 3 Rumstick Road has been transformed with exquisite attention to detail into a private home with an industrial minimalist interior.

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Featured home: Former firehouse is unique Barrington home

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Built in 1931, what was once the Barrington Firehouse at 3 Rumstick Road has been transformed with exquisite attention to detail into a private home with an industrial minimalist interior.

The brick exterior and location in the center of town make the property a welcoming landmark to Barrington village. The building now stands as a testament to modern architecture and convenience, coupled with history and nostalgia.

Purchased from the town in 2000, it has been totally renovated by the sellers, who are also artists, and their home has provided a place to work and showcase their personal collections.

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The fire engine red door opens to a two-story entry foyer with a double-wide staircase. The focal point of the first floor is the expansive main room with sandblasted concrete ceilings, bleached oak floors, and oversized, southwest-facing windows.

The kitchen features custom cabinets with lace wood veneer and frosted glass, stainless steel appliances and plenty of counter space. A wall with clerestory windows separates the main living space from an office with double insulated doors and windows.

Off the foyer, the fire chief's office boasts and original fireplace, where a firefighter in the 1930s and 40s would stay up keeping the fire going while the others slept, awaiting an emergency call. 

The original second-floor bedrooms for six firefighters have been updated. The master suite offers an oversized dressing room, which could be converted into a laundry area or additional bedroom. The office off the master is fully plumbed for a future en suite bathroom. There are two additional bedrooms on this level, as well as a full bathroom with a relaxing soaking tub and separate standing glass shower.

Besides the more 3,645 square feet of above-ground living space, the basement has another 1,900 square feet with 9'8" ceilings. Oversized windows and walk-out accessibility allows for the development of another living area. It is also perfect for a studio, given the natural light that streams in.

While the windows have been completely replaced, the slate roof has remained and been maintained. Soaring ceilings, light, space and history make it one of the most unique homes in town.

Outside, the 15,000 square-foot corner lot has been masterfully landscaped with a variety of perennials. 

The brick home is within walking distance to the town center with a variety of shops and restaurants. Just minutes from the Barrington Yacht Club, Town Beach and the Rhode Island Country Club, the home is just a half-mile from the Bayside Family YMCA.

The three-bed, 1.5 bath home is available for the asking price of $749,000. For more information, contact Bonni Koppelman, with Residential Properties, at 401-447-4043.

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