This beautiful historic home sits on 3 private acres in a prestigious Newport neighborhood, conveniently located within walking distance of downtown and the town common.  The first floor offers a grand foyer with spacious formal living and dining areas complete with built ins, pocket doors, and a working fireplace. The main level also includes the kitchen, breakfast room, pantry/laundry room, study, ½ bath and large outdoor patio.  There are 4 bedrooms (one with fireplace), two baths, a cozy den, and an enclosed sun porch on the second floor. The third level includes 3 more bedrooms, additional bath with claw foot tub, and a large billiard room.  A detached 2-car garage, clay tennis court, and circular driveway complete the property.  Although some updating is needed, this home offers a great floorplan, with unique features, and is a special place to call home. Located 10 minutes to swimming, hiking, and skiing in the Sunapee area, 30 minutes to the Upper Valley, and 2 hours to Boston.  Showings to begin 1/10/22.  Interior photos to be posted after New Year