Simmons and Hecker of Mott & Chace sell 8 Westerly Rd. - $9.95 million

Westerly, RI Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty has sold the Watch Hill home at 8 Westerly Rd. for $9.95 million. Donna Simmons, sales associate of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty, represented the seller. Bill Hecker, sales associate of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty, represented the buyer.

“This iconic Watch Hill home exemplifies the ideal of the classic, gracious, and rambling shingled ‘Summer Cottage’,” said Simmons. “It has been an honor to tell the story of this home.”

One of three residences in the family compound built for Clara Stanton, a descendant of one of the early settlers of Rhode Island, the dwelling has been home to summer guests and residents since its completion in 1899. Featuring nine bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and one-half bathroom, the 7,300 s/f home is located on nearly 1.4 acres overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Hecker said, “A piece of Watch Hill, and southern Rhode Island history, this lovely cottage has the bones and legacy of the 19^th century while delivering the ultimate in summer resort living.

According to data available from Rhode Island Statewide Multiple Listing Service, the sale of 8 Westerly Rd. is the highest residential sale year to date in the town. On the heels of the top sale of 52 Wawaloam Dr., agents of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty have now represented six clients in the top ten residential sales in the municipality so far this year.