'Contremer', meaning “against the sea” in French, is a rare Watch Hill summer cottage offered for the first time in 68 years. Set at the end of a long private road within the Watch Hill Fire District, this 3,200± sq. ft. shingled coastal retreat captures the timeless ease of old Watch Hill, with 4+ bedrooms, 4 full baths, sun-filled whitewashed interiors, exposed beams, fireplaces, and an effortless indoor-outdoor connection. The home’s south-facing setting directly overlooks the 10th fairway of the private Misquamicut Club, with the Atlantic Ocean beyond. From the covered porch, stone patio, and two view-facing balconies, one can take in the open sky, manicured fairways, salt air, and the distant sound of waves breaking along East Beach. It is a setting of privacy, serenity, and understated coastal beauty that is increasingly difficult to find. Long cherished by one family, Contremer now offers its next owners the opportunity to create their own lasting Watch Hill legacy. Just minutes away are the village’s shops and dining, multiple white sandy beaches, boating from Watch Hill Harbor and the Pawcatuck River, and unmatched access for a premier New England resort destination: nearby Amtrak service, easy I-95 access to Boston, NYC, and the suburbs in between, plus a local jet-capable airport. No ferry. No bridge traffic. Just a peaceful coastal escape, beautifully positioned above the fairway and against the sea.
For sale
$4,295,000
26 E Hills Rd, Westerly, RI 02891
4beds
3,217sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
0.73 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,335/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Atlantic ocean beyondCovered porchSouth-facing settingTwo view-facing balconiesEffortless indoor-outdoor connectionManicured fairwaysStone patio
- 63 days
- 1,321
- 54
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Geb Masterson 714-473-8530,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1416969
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Shower Stall, Bath w Tub & Shower
Heating
- Oil, Baseboard, Forced Air, Forced Water, Hydro-Air, Zoned
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Stairs, Wet Bar, Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Walls)
- Flooring: Laminate, Wood, Carpet
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Partial,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished
- Attic: Attic Stairs, Attic Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,217
- Total interior livable area: 3,217 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,217
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Walk to Salt Water, Walk To Water
Lot
- Size: 0.73 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sprinklers
Details
- Parcel number: WESTM163B28
- Zoning: R43
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Plaster, Shingles, Wood
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Water: Municipal, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Highway Access, Hospital, Interstate, Marina, Private School, Public School, Railroad, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
- Subdivision: Watch Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Westerly
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,335/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,386,700
- Annual tax amount: $17,303
- Date on market: 7/13/2026
- Inclusions: Estate, Listing Agent is owner.
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,295,000$1,335/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1416969 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,969 -2.3% | $2,386,700 +34.7% |
| 2024 | $17,376 +2.6% | $1,771,300 |
| 2023 | $16,934 | $1,771,300 |
| 2022 | $16,934 +5.6% | $1,771,300 +27.2% |
| 2021 | $16,040 +1.9% | $1,392,400 |
| 2020 | $15,748 +1% | $1,392,400 |
| 2019 | $15,595 -0.9% | $1,392,400 +5.2% |
| 2018 | $15,732 +2.5% | $1,324,200 |
| 2017 | $15,347 -0.8% | $1,324,200 |
| 2016 | $15,467 +5.9% | $1,324,200 -1.9% |
| 2015 | $14,611 +1.7% | $1,350,400 |
| 2014 | $14,368 +1% | $1,350,400 |
| 2013 | $14,220 +13% | $1,350,400 +4.6% |
| 2012 | $12,580 | $1,291,600 |
| 2011 | $12,580 +0.4% | $1,291,600 |
| 2010 | $12,529 +4.4% | $1,291,600 -4.5% |
| 2009 | $11,999 | $1,352,800 |
| 2008 | $11,999 +3.8% | $1,352,800 +0.7% |
| 2007 | $11,556 +23.8% | $1,343,700 +54.2% |
| 2006 | $9,331 +3.6% | $871,200 -0.4% |
| 2005 | $9,009 +4.8% | $874,700 +56.2% |
| 2003 | $8,596 | $560,000 |
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