29 Winsor Ave
Johnston, RI 02919

Welcome to the "Paris Winsor" Homestead Circa 1759. Historic home lovers, here is a wonderful and unique opportunity. This home has an abundance of charm with all of the original details in tact. Even the wide plank flooring in attic has the original red dye. Once inside, you clearly forget the outside world as this home wraps you up in a blanket making you feel you escaped to a Country Inn. The home, once heated with wood fireplaces, is updated with forced water baseboard and newer boiler. But all of the 5 fireplaces are in tact for chilly nights with the original beehive ovens. Fireplace locations are: Living room, family room, Master bedroom,2nd bedroom, and of course, the dining room. Entertaining in this home will leave guests talking for days. The dining room fits a long dining table with its own fireplace and a door leading to the 3 season porch and another door to the stone patio. Plenty of room for your hutch and collectibles. The kitchen has been updated to keep in harmony with the period of the home with shiny wooden countertops, new appliances, and updated cabinetry. There is an updated full bath off the kitchen. Every home of this period has an informal living room and formal parlor. The den has the largest fireplace with beehive oven that was once the hub of activity in the home. The formal parlor is painted in a period gold with beautiful built-in and formal hearth. All of the doors, molding, wide plank floors, doorknobs, and millwork are original to the home adding to its interest and charm. Upstairs is the very large master bedroom with fireplace. So warm and charming one will just want to curl up and read a book on days off. There are 2 more bedrooms on the 2nd level, a full bath,2nd fireplace, and walk up to the finished attic. The yard is just what one would expect with this style of home. It has a farm-like feel to it with points of interest everywhere. The small barn is electrified with concrete floor and lofted ceiling. Once served as an office, this could be a potting shed, craft space, etc . The stone patio provides wonderful, private entertaining space as it overlooks the yard. Many socials have been held here with great success and smiling guests. Located in Johnston, near the Smithfield line, just off Greenville Avenue, this property offers country living with the convenience of being close to shopping and highways. Johnston also offers a 20% discount on the annual taxes rewarding owner occupancy. Schedule your appointment today. You will be amazed how every inch of history has been preserved in this fabulous country estate.