106 Prospect Street, East Side Of Providence, RI 02906
The John S Holbrook House (1912)
Perched majestically atop the crest of College Hill on the East Side of Providence, this brick colonial exudes grandeur right from the curb with a graceful circular driveway and pillared portico entrance crowned with a decorative fan light and flanked by narrow leaded windows.
This Handsome home was built in 1912 for John S.Holbrook, Vice President of Gorham Manufacturing Company, by the prominent local firm Jackson, Robertson and Adams, the architects best known for designing The Federal Court House on Benefit Street.
Architectural details abound throughout with 7 plus bedrooms, 5.2 baths and 6 fireplaces. An Impressive front to back entry hall welcomes you with a breathtaking view of the Statehouse. Grand- scale rooms set the standard for the interior with hardwood floors, exquisitely milled trim and plaster moldings, high ceilings, and handsome paneled wainscoting.
The formal living room is accented with a beautiful marble fronted fireplace with carved mantel and French doors that fill the spacious room with afternoon sunlight and open to a bluestone terrace and gardens.
Richly detailed plasterwork enhances the walls and ceiling in the parlor accented with a carved marble fireplace imported from England.
The banquetsized dining room features a beautiful fireplace and French doors to terrace, with a conveniently located butlers pantry with wet bar and warming oven.
The kitchen is spacious with oversized windows, and an adjacent breakfast room. A back staircase, lavette, and a guest powder room with sitting area complete the first floor.
The second floor landing on the grand staircase features built-in niches and soars elegantly to the third floor.
The spacious master suite is privately located away from the other bedrooms, with a fireplace, dressing area, en-suite bath and ample closets. There are two double bedrooms on the second floor as well, one with private bath and one with a fireplace.
There is a cozy den on the second floor with a large picture window framing an incredible statehouse view, elegant built-ins, and a wet bar. A full bath and two large linen closets with built-ins complete this floor.
The third floor features a large guest bedroom with private bath and fireplace, as well as several smaller bedrooms, a full bath, cedar closet, and storage rooms.
The property includes a three-car detached garage accessed on Congdon Street with a greenhouse above.
The superb grounds have been enhanced with e
106 Prospect Street, East Side Of Providence, RI 02906