Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty Sells Historic Estate in Little Compton

Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce the sale of 5 Ohio Road for $4,500,000. The home, part of the estate of John C. Whitehead, former Chairman of Goldman Sachs and ninth United States Deputy Secretary of State, is an extraordinary 4.7 acre oceanfront property with frontage on Lloyds Beach, surrounded by 20 acres of conservation land. The seller was represented by Judy Chace, Broker/Co-Owner and Cherry Arnold, Sales Associate: both of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty. Ted Marvell of Lila Delman Real Estate represented the buyer.

Located on the south-western tip of Sakonnet Point, the circa 1939 converted dairy barn features panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean out to Cuttyhunk and the Elizabeth Islands, Sakonnet Lighthouse, and Aquidneck Island and is surrounded by 20 acres of conservation land.

“We’re thrilled to have represented this truly extraordinary property, helping to honor John Whitehead’s vision of a coastal nature sanctuary ,” adds Judy Chace.

According to data available from Rhode Island Statewide Multiple Listing Service, this is the second most expensive home sale in Little Compton this year. The first most expensive, 82 Warrens Point Road sold just a few weeks ago, was also represented by Judy Chace and Cherry Arnold.

The firm, which recently announced plans to open a new office in Westport, MA currently holds over 30% of the total Little Compton market share in 2020. Agents of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty have represented clients in seven of the top ten single family sales in Little Compton this year.

“It’s been an honor to work on such a special Little Compton property,” says Cherry Arnold. “5 Ohio Road represents so much of what Little Compton is known for – stunning ocean vistas, a beautiful beach, protected land, and a home with a rich history.”

This information is based in whole or in part on data supplied by the State-Wide Multiple Listing Service. The MLS does not guarantee and is not in any way responsible for its accuracy. These properties may have been sold by other real estate companies. Data maintained by the MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Data is based on information from Rhode Island Statewide Multiple Listing Service for the period of 01/01/2008 through 11/23/2020.