5 Coastal, Historic, and City Homes Across Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Along the water’s edge in Hammett’s Cove Village, this raised shingled Colonial balances coastal ease with modern updates and a quietly private setting. The completely renovated kitchen is crisp and functional, finished with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and a center island. Sun-filled living spaces with hardwood floors open to an expansive deck overlooking professionally landscaped grounds, with subtle seasonal glimpses of Hammett’s Cove beyond. Outdoors, a private patio invites alfresco summer dining, while a garden area and a path to the water make cove access feel like part of the daily routine. Three bedrooms and 2.5 updated baths include a spacious primary suite with vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, and a private updated bath. A double-depth two-car garage adds bonus space, and the shared dock and pier complete the waterfront rhythm.

From its elevated setting in sought-after Salisbury Hills, this stand-alone home is designed for effortless main-level living, with beautifully finished space that feels pulled from the pages of Better Homes & Gardens. Inside, refined details set a calm, polished tone. The upgraded kitchen pairs high-end stainless-steel appliances with premium faucets and elegant finishes, balancing sophistication with everyday functionality. A finished bonus room—complete with a custom Elfa closet—offers flexibility as a retreat for overnight guests, a dedicated home office, or additional living quarters. Downstairs, the fully finished lower level broadens the possibilities with kitchen hookups and a full bath, ideal for a media room, game room, guest suite, or private getaway for family and friends. It’s a layout that adapts gracefully to daily routines and weekends alike.

Originally built circa 1746, the Joseph Eddy House offers a rare slice of early American life in Glocester. Once a tavern stop on a stagecoach route from Providence to Hartford, it has been cared for with love and reads like a captured moment in time. Inside, the layout includes five bedrooms, 2.5 baths, two kitchens, and five fireplaces—spaces designed for gathering, hosting, and everyday comfort. Part of the home still operates as an antique shop, with the added flexibility of being equipped to function as an in-law apartment. Outside, 2.5 fertile acres of beautiful, tree-lined land frame the setting with a distinctly country feel. Rumored to have welcomed George Washington and featured on Historical Tours, it’s a place where daily routines unfold alongside a living sense of history.

Along the water’s edge on Sea Street in Quincy, this direct-waterfront setting frames captivating views of the Boston skyline, ocean, and islands. Life in Houghs Neck carries a distinct sense of place: a peninsula with roots as a 19th-century vacation getaway, shaped by a 20th-century fishing community, and defined today by luxury seaside living. With downtown Boston less than 10 miles away, the location balances coastal calm with city access. Nearby, Nut Island’s walking trails invite easy afternoons outdoors, accompanied by ever-changing light across the harbor. From daybreak to evening, the shoreline backdrop and salt air lend a simple rhythm to everyday routines—one that feels both restorative and connected to the city beyond the water.

Originally built as part of Cambridge’s historic Harlow building, this upper-level residence offers a gracious flow with the flexibility to entertain and work from home. A foyer opens to a spacious living room anchored by a fireplace, with French doors leading to an office/guest room. Nearby, a large dining room connects easily to the kitchen, finished with white cabinets, gas cooking, and stainless steel appliances. The bedroom is thoughtfully arranged with two walk-in closets and an en-suite bath, while a sitting area/study alcove adds a quiet corner for reading or focused time. Professionally managed by the Renzi Bulger group, the pet-friendly, smoke-free association includes a building superintendent, bike storage, laundry room, assigned storage bin, and a sprawling grassy common yard with a garden—an inviting place to step outside and slow the day down.