Residential Properties is pleased to announce the sale of 163 Governor Street on Providence’s historic East Side, which sold for $1.3505 million. RPL Sales Associate Jacob Rochefort represented the sellers as the listing agent and Kira Greene and Michael J. Sweeney of the Greene | Sweeney Team represented the buyers as the selling agents in this transaction.
According to State-Wide MLS data, RPL has participated in nine of the 10 East Side single-family home sales of over $1 million this year.
The listing agent, Jacob Rochefort, previously sold the home to the owners nearly three years ago. “They were looking for something with great potential and had a true vision,” Rochefort noted. “It was important to me to take the time to showcase this property with every tool at my disposal. Modern upgrades have enhanced its already considerable comfort and style, such as a gorgeous chef's kitchen, vivid Lutron lighting, as well as remote access to home audio and heating. I took great pride in showing this home exclusively to each potential buyer.”
Michael J. Sweeney, of the Greene | Sweeney Team states: “The very evident value of the home appealed to our clients. Through care and thought, the previous owners have preserved its architectural beauty while enlivening its living spaces with smart and stylish renovations.”
This stunning Colonial with a three-car garage was upgraded in 2019 in a collaboration between Parker Construction and HB Design. The grand foyer with an original wood mantle fireplace welcomes you into this impressive home with over 4,800 square feet of living space. Oversized windows bathe the living room in natural light, highlighting the decorative parquet floors. The formal dining room’s wood-burning fireplace ensures elegant meals as does the chef's kitchen with its Thermador appliances, farmhouse sink, and a walk-in pantry. The oversized center island, with a custom reclaimed-wood breakfast table opens to an inviting family room with the home’s second stone fireplace. A powder room with leaded glass windows completes the first level. The primary suite’s double-hung glass doors provide walkout access to a show-stopping rooftop terrace with mahogany hardwood flooring and a gorgeous pergola. Dual dressing rooms and a stunning marble bath enhance the suite’s feeling of luxury. An additional comfortable suite provides a sublime retreat for family or guests, while a private study dazzles with walls of bookshelves, a fireplace, and even a hidden door. The third floor presents two additional large bedrooms, a full tile bath with a walk-in shower, and a convenient laundry room. The East Side’s premiere shopping and dining locations are close by, including Wayland Square and Thayer Street. Esteemed public and private schools dot the area, as well as Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design. Nearby interstate highways provide easy travel to Boston as does the commuter rail located just minutes away.
Jacob Rochefort has nearly two decades of experience exclusively in real estate, selling luxury homes at all price points and in varied locations. Jacob has amassed an impressive level of market comprehension, having also spent two years working in Los Angeles as an agent in highly-competitive Beverly Hills. He offers a variety of marketing tools to develop targeted strategies for each buyer or seller and has developed a canny understanding of every neighborhood down to the smallest pocket. To learn more about Jacob or to view his listings, please visit his website at PVDProperty.com.
Of the ten East Side single-family home sales of over $1 million this year, the Greene | Sweeney Team has represented five, and has now completed its twelfth transaction over $1 million in 2021. The Greene | Sweeney Team has quickly become the #1 East Side & Providence Sales team. Greene | Sweeney was named to the 2019 and 2020 REAL Trends List of America’s Best Real Estate Professionals, and most recently earned RI Monthly’s Professional Excellence Award for 2020 and was listed as the #1 Small Team in RI by REAL Trends’ 2020 rankings. In 2020, the team had 18 transaction sides over $1 million, making them the top luxury East Side agents, as well as the leading luxury team statewide. Greene | Sweeney earned a 2019 Circle of Excellence Platinum Plus award. To learn more about the Greene | Sweeney Team and view their current listings, visit their website at GreeneSweeney.com or follow them on Instagram @Greene_Sweeney.
