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RPL Closes $2.8M Sale of 1930s College Hill Georgian Revival

Residential Properties Ltd. is proud to announce the sale of 25 Cooke Street on Providence’s East Side for $2.8 million. RPL Sales Associate Gerri Schiffman represented the seller as the listing agent and RPL Sales Associate Bethany Johnsen represented the buyer as the selling agent in this transaction.

This magnificent brick Georgian Revival was designed by Albert Harkness, Rhode Island's first modernist architect and is ideally located on a 1/3-acre corner lot on College Hill. Offering over 6,000 sq. ft. of detailed, expansive living space, the home features extensive upgrades and modern amenities. The first floor showcases exquisite moldings, custom-designed hardwood floors, and over-9-ft. ceilings. Large bow windows, a sunny side porch, and a formal dining room with French doors leading out to the patio enhance the inviting floor plan. For alfresco dining and entertaining, the landscaped yard has spectacular rhododendrons. The cook’s kitchen was completely redone in 2007 by renowned interior designer Ian Thompson and offers custom cabinetry, a center island, and a breakfast area. An outstanding second-floor primary suite includes a fireplace, dressing room, private bath, and fireplaced library. An additional three bedrooms on this floor and a fifth bedroom on the third floor all enjoy private baths. Set in the heart of College Hill, residents are equidistant to the charms of Wayland Square, Thayer Street, and Fox Point. Restaurants, museums, and the attractions of downtown make this the ultimate intown residence.

Gerri Schiffman was ranked as the #2 individual agent throughout all of Providence for total sales volume in 2022 and #2 on the East Side for both sales volume and transactions. She began her career at Residential Properties Ltd. in 1994, and since that time has earned the Circle of Sales Excellence Platinum Plus award every year. Licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Gerri is recognized as one of the leading Realtors® in Rhode Island and has been a top producer in Providence County every year since 1996. For eight consecutive years, Gerri has earned national recognition by being named to REAL Trends’ list of “America’s Best Real Estate Agents.” Since 2016, she has also been annually voted as a Rhode Island Monthly Five Star Real Estate Professional. This past year, Schiffman was among the top agents in the state with a total of 16 luxury transactions over $1 million. To learn more about Gerri and to view her listings, please visit GerriSchiffman.com or follow her on Instagram @SchiffmanSells.

Bethany Johnsen has spent the last 15 years perfecting her role within the real estate community. Having experience as both a Realtor® and Mortgage Originator allows her to approach a real estate transaction differently than most agents. Her reputation for tenaciously protecting her clients' interests has followed her throughout her career. Her attention to detail, hands-on approach, and savvy negotiating skills make her a valuable asset when buying or selling real estate. To learn more about Bethany or to view her listings, please visit BethSellsRI.com

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