Live Life on the (Water’s) Edge With This $8.25M Coastal Classic in Rhode Island

by Jen Woo

The 1905 cottage on the protected waters of Watch Hill Harbor has been beautifully renovated with its own private dock.

16 Waters Edge Road in Westerly, Rhode Island, is currently listed at $8,250,000 by Geb Masterson at William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty.

Sited along the protected basin of Watch Hill Harbor, this 1905 coastal cottage marries traditional New England historicism with light, air, and an unhurried connection to the water. A comprehensive renovation reinterpreted the 3,172-square-foot floor plan, opening sight lines toward the harbor across nearly every space.

Inside, the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living areas flow directly into a generous screened porch designed around western light and sunset views. The original bones remain intact, but the update prioritizes clean modern livability, spatial efficiency, and a subdued material palette that defers to the landscape outside.

The 0.68-acre site functions as a launchpad for coastal exploration. A private dock and deepwater mooring grant immediate marine access to Stonington, Fishers Island, and Long Island Sound, bypassing the region's typical boating friction. Positioned minutes from Westerly’s Amtrak hub and private airport, the residence offers a seamless blueprint for quick weekend escapes from New York or Boston.