Circa 1929 Gilded Age Estate ‘Champ Soleil’ Hits the Market for $22 Million

$22,000,000 | 1929 | 16,601 Sq. Ft. | 12 Beds | 13 Baths | 5.53 Acres

Step into Gilded Age grandeur with this iconic French-style château, thoughtfully reimagined for modern luxury. Designed and commissioned for the Drexel family in 1929 by renowned architects Polhemus & Coffin, and inspired by ‘La Lanterne’ at Versailles, ‘Champ Soleil’ is a masterpiece of timeless elegance. Located at the South end of Bellevue Avenue this privately sited estate is set on 5.53 acres behind wrought-iron gates and specimen trees. The main residence offers approximately 13,428 square feet of refined interiors, the estate features 7 bedrooms and 8.3 baths, complemented by grand entertaining rooms, a paneled library, a home theatre, and fully modernized integrated high-end systems.

The outdoor spaces include manicured gardens designed by landscape architect Umberto Innocenti, a croquet lawn, a 20′ × 40′ pool, FAA approved heliport, large greenhouse, and expansive terraces for entertaining. A separate two-unit carriage house with additional 4 car garage and workshop on Coggeshall Avenue provide additional accommodations, while vacant land offers potential subdivision opportunity. Meticulously restored and modernized, Champ Soleil seamlessly blends historic character with today’s luxurious comforts, preserving the splendor of Newport’s legendary Gilded Age. A landmark estate representing a rare opportunity in one of America’s premier coastal enclaves.

David Huberman • dhuberman@gustavewhite.com
Paul Leys • pleys@gustavewhite.com
Gustave White Sotheby’s Realty
Photography Credit: Michael Osean

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