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A historic Rhode Island fire station is now a modern 4-bedroom home with a working fire pole and rooftop deck. Take a look inside.

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118 Prospect Hill Street - Converted Fire Station - Newport, Rhode Island

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A three-story home built in a 19th-century Rhode Island fire station is on the market for $3.5 million, $1.2 million under its 2019 asking price.

Jessica Chase of Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty represents the listing.

Source: Sotheby's International Realty, Zillow, Hacin + Associates



Known as Redwood Hose Station 8, it is located on a residential street in Newport's Historic Hill district, minutes from Gilded Age mansions and the Cliff Walk, a popular coastal walking path.

Source: Sotheby's International Realty, Rhode Island Monthly



The home's previous owners nicknamed the residence the "Chutes and Ladders House" because of its many options for traveling between floors. Not only does the home have multiple staircases ...

Source: Sotheby's International Realty, Rhode Island Monthly



... but it also comes with an elevator and refurbished fire pole. The elevator services all three floors, and the pole connects the first two.

Source: Sotheby's International Realty, Rhode Island Monthly



In 2009, architect David Hacin renovated the home with a focus on green living.

Source: Sotheby's International Realty, Hacin + Associates



The house now has a geothermal heating system plus radiant floor heating. It also comes with a Tesla car charger.

Source: Sotheby's International Realty



In total, the 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home spans 4,158 square feet.

Source: Sotheby's International Realty



The master suite takes up the entire third floor and, with a steam shower and insulated air tub, its bathroom is a step above the rest.

Source: Sotheby's International Realty



To boot, the third floor opens up to a wooden deck with plenty of space for lounging.

Source: Sotheby's International Realty



From the deck, a spiral staircase leads to a rooftop viewing platform ...

Source: Sotheby's International Realty



... which boasts panoramic views of the neighborhood and sailboat-dotted harbor.

Source: Sotheby's International Realty




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