Westerly RI including Taylor Swift's house...Ocean House Watch Hill DJI Phantom 4 drone view.
Westerly RI including Taylor Swift's house...Ocean House Watch Hill DJI Phantom 4 drone view.
Ocean House in Watch Hill, RI | Relais & Châteaux
An iconic New England seaside resort, the Ocean House sits high on the bluffs of Watch Hill, Rhode Island, overlooking a private stretch of beach with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. Inspired by the Victorian architecture prevalent in the great houses of the area, the Ocean House evokes a timeless elegance and is the first and only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Hotel in the state.
The Ocean House is a member of Relais & Châteaux. Established in France in 1954, Relais & Châteaux is an association of 475 of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in 55 countries that has set the standard for excellence in hospitality. The Association's mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character. Relais & Châteaux has redefined luxury hospitality by emphasizing holistic experiences that transport its guests, taking them on a sensual journey and introducing them to a deeper, truer understanding of the Art of Living. The Relais & Châteaux signature reflects this ambition: ALL AROUND THE WORLD, UNIQUE IN THE WORLD.
Trip to Taylor Swift house watch hill RI 2018
We live about 10 minutes from Taylor Swifts house here in Watch Hill RI, and decided to take a Sunday drive and show you all the house and beach in the nice weather!
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12 Waters Edge Watch Hill, R.I.
Built in 1888, the Folly is a classic Watch Hill Cottage located in the heart of Watch Hill. This Five bedroom and three and one half bath home has been tastefully restored with modern amenities while maintaining the character and charm of old.. Enjoy ocean breezes, water views, stroll to Napatree Point, East beach and the Ocean House. Contact dottie@randallrealtors.com
Fort Mansfield Napatree Point - Watch Hill, Westerly, RI (Part 1) 4K
Fort Mansfield Napatree Point - Watch Hill, Westerly, RI (Part 1) 4K
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Napatree Point, often referred to simply as Napatree, is a long sandy spit created by a geologic process called longshore drift. Up until the Hurricane of 1938, Napatree was sickle-shaped and included a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) long northern extension called Sandy Point. Napatree now extends 1.5 miles (2.4 km) westward from the business district of Watch Hill, a village in Westerly, Rhode Island forming a protected harbor. It is the southernmost and westernmost point of mainland Rhode Island.
Fort Mansfield was a coastal artillery installation located at the end of Napatree Point, a long barrier beach in the village of Watch Hill in Westerly, Rhode Island.
Fort Mansfield and similar forts stretching from Galveston to Maine can be traced back to a joint Army-Navy Board created in 1883 known as the Gun Foundry Board. Its report a year later warned of the defenseless condition of the USA's coasts and recommended a system of fortifications to protect harbors and coastal cities from invasion. In 1885 this Board was replaced by what has become known as the Endicott Board which in 1886 issued formal recommendations for a major coastal defense network. Fort Mansfield was one of numerous coastal artillery installations constructed to guard the eastern entrance to Long Island Sound as part of the coastal defense network for New York City. It was named in honor of Joseph K. Mansfield (1803–1862) who had served as Chief Engineer Of The Army during the Mexican War and was eventually promoted to Inspector General Of The Army.
In 1898 the United States government purchased 60 acres (240,000 m2) on Napatree Point, a long, narrow spit of land jutting out from Watch Hill. The fort was located on a bend in the spit beyond which was called Sandy Point. Construction of the fort began the following year. When the fort was first manned in 1901 it was considered a sub-post of Fort Trumbull in New London, Connecticut. But when the fort was fully manned in 1902 its status changed to an independent battery. The fort’s main armaments consisted of two Crozier 8-inch (200 mm) disappearing guns plus several rapid-fire 5-inch (130 mm) cannon and were divided among three batteries: Wooster, Crawford, and Connell.
War games held in 1907 proved the fort had a fatal flaw. Any attacking vessel could approach Fort Mansfield from a “dead angle” along the Rhode Island coast which its long-range 8 inch cannon, did not cover. The installation could be bombarded with impunity and depending on where an invading party landed, it could assault the fort opposed by nothing better than small-arms fire. A report on the war games stated ... I believe I could capture Ft. Mansfield with a fleet of coal barges, equipped with 6-inch rapid fire guns.
Because of this fatal design flaw, the fort was removed from the list of active coastal artillery posts in 1909. By 1911 only 18 men were left to man the post. That dropped to six men in 1916 and that small contingent remained until 1926 when the government placed the land up for sale. With one developer proposing nearby land on Sandy Point to be divided up into some 674 plots, the land was purchased by a private syndicate eager to prevent the land from being used for “cheap little houses” that might affect the exclusive character of Watch Hill. The sale was finalized in 1928.
n August 2009, a small group of young adults interested in historical preservation began a cleanup project on Fort Mansfield. Finding roots to be the major source of cracks and deterioration, foliage was cut back. The fort's decay has slowed because of the lack of the roots' pressure against the structure.
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Watch Hill
Sitting up high on the dune, yet right at the back door of the ocean, you will find that you are watchers from the hill. Tastefully decorated and spacious throughout, Watch Hill is the place for your family to relax, unwind, be together and yet time for each to find their own beach identity. Watch Hill is located on the highest point on the island with stunning views of the ocean, Frying Pan Shoals and the Maritime Forest. There are several wonderful porches for quiet times, reading a book, making some down time, and lazy afternoon naps. The bunk room is exceptional for a teen or kids hideaway. One to talk at night of the great beach day. A large picnic table is off the lower level for some great family outdoor eating gatherings. With spacious bedrooms and the reverse floor plan, this home has it all. And is just steps to the ocean. Sleeps 13 (max.). 5 bedrooms (1K-1Q-1Q-1PB-2BB). 4 full baths. 1 half bath. (1) 6 passenger and (2) 4 passenger carts (One 4 passenger cart offers space for extra cargo.). High speed internet. One minute to beach access. Sunday/Sunday. 5:30 p.m. arrival/11:30 a.m. departure.
The Best Rhode Island Beaches
The Best Rhode Island Beaches
Crescent Beach , Block Island
Crescent Beach is one of Rhode Island's most photographed beaches. Located on Block Island, this 3-mile beauty starts near the harbor and ends at Clayhead Bluffs. Some sections have their own names, including The Fred Benson Town Beach, which is popular with families.
Napatree Point Beach, Westerly
One of Rhode Island's most peaceful beaches, Napatree Point is known for its soft sand, dunes, and natural grasses. Birders can keep an eye out for ospreys and piping plovers. This beach is near the village of Watch Hill, so after a day of relaxing on the sand, head to the Ocean House hotel for a cocktail at The Verandah.
Easton's Beach, Newport
Easton's Beach, also called First Beach, is one of Newport's main beaches. The family-friendly spot, a 10-minute drive from the yacht-filled harbor, has a snack stand and a vintage carousel. It's also the starting point of Cliff Walk, the gorgeous coastal walk that takes you past Gilded Age mansions, including the must-see Breakers.
East Beach, Charlestown
East Beach, or East State Beach, is part of the Ninigret Conservation Area and stretches for 3 miles. It's not as developed as other Rhode Island beaches, so you won't find the big-time crowds
Watch Hill Beach, Westerly
Watch Hill Beach is one of Rhode Island's most beloved beaches. Not only is there plenty of space to find your own patch of sand, but Watch Hill village is a charming spot to indulge in a cup or cone of creamy gelato at Gramma's Gelato Cafe and snap photos of the kids on the Flying Horse Carousel, said to date back to 1867.
Ballard's Beach, Block Island
If you're looking for a scene, you'll find it on Ballard's Beach, just a few steps from the ferry docks. You can rent chairs and umbrellas at Ballard's Inn, order tropical drinks from the tiki bars set up on the sand, lunch on lobster rolls in the inn's casual cafe, listen to live music, and maybe even play a game of beach volleyball.
Narragansett Town Beach, Narragansett
Narragansett Town Beach, a crescent-shaped strand in the center of town, has a little something for everyone. Families love the snack stands and lifeguards on duty, surfers can catch good waves here, and there are also concerts, sandcastle contests, and other fun beach events in the summer. Plus, there's ample parking.
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Fort Mansfield Napatree Point - Watch Hill, Westerly, RI (Part 3) 4K
Fort Mansfield Napatree Point - Watch Hill, Westerly, RI (Part 3) 4K
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Napatree Point, often referred to simply as Napatree, is a long sandy spit created by a geologic process called longshore drift. Up until the Hurricane of 1938, Napatree was sickle-shaped and included a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) long northern extension called Sandy Point. Napatree now extends 1.5 miles (2.4 km) westward from the business district of Watch Hill, a village in Westerly, Rhode Island forming a protected harbor. It is the southernmost and westernmost point of mainland Rhode Island.
Fort Mansfield was a coastal artillery installation located at the end of Napatree Point, a long barrier beach in the village of Watch Hill in Westerly, Rhode Island.
Fort Mansfield and similar forts stretching from Galveston to Maine can be traced back to a joint Army-Navy Board created in 1883 known as the Gun Foundry Board. Its report a year later warned of the defenseless condition of the USA's coasts and recommended a system of fortifications to protect harbors and coastal cities from invasion. In 1885 this Board was replaced by what has become known as the Endicott Board which in 1886 issued formal recommendations for a major coastal defense network. Fort Mansfield was one of numerous coastal artillery installations constructed to guard the eastern entrance to Long Island Sound as part of the coastal defense network for New York City. It was named in honor of Joseph K. Mansfield (1803–1862) who had served as Chief Engineer Of The Army during the Mexican War and was eventually promoted to Inspector General Of The Army.
In 1898 the United States government purchased 60 acres (240,000 m2) on Napatree Point, a long, narrow spit of land jutting out from Watch Hill. The fort was located on a bend in the spit beyond which was called Sandy Point. Construction of the fort began the following year. When the fort was first manned in 1901 it was considered a sub-post of Fort Trumbull in New London, Connecticut. But when the fort was fully manned in 1902 its status changed to an independent battery. The fort’s main armaments consisted of two Crozier 8-inch (200 mm) disappearing guns plus several rapid-fire 5-inch (130 mm) cannon and were divided among three batteries: Wooster, Crawford, and Connell.
War games held in 1907 proved the fort had a fatal flaw. Any attacking vessel could approach Fort Mansfield from a “dead angle” along the Rhode Island coast which its long-range 8 inch cannon, did not cover. The installation could be bombarded with impunity and depending on where an invading party landed, it could assault the fort opposed by nothing better than small-arms fire. A report on the war games stated ... I believe I could capture Ft. Mansfield with a fleet of coal barges, equipped with 6-inch rapid fire guns.
Because of this fatal design flaw, the fort was removed from the list of active coastal artillery posts in 1909. By 1911 only 18 men were left to man the post. That dropped to six men in 1916 and that small contingent remained until 1926 when the government placed the land up for sale. With one developer proposing nearby land on Sandy Point to be divided up into some 674 plots, the land was purchased by a private syndicate eager to prevent the land from being used for “cheap little houses” that might affect the exclusive character of Watch Hill. The sale was finalized in 1928.
n August 2009, a small group of young adults interested in historical preservation began a cleanup project on Fort Mansfield. Finding roots to be the major source of cracks and deterioration, foliage was cut back. The fort's decay has slowed because of the lack of the roots' pressure against the structure.
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Home For Sale - Lila Delman Real Estate - Waterfront Watch Hill, Rhode Island
Enjoy this unprecedented WATERFRONT offering in sought after Watch Hill. This private estate rests on close to one acre of land and is direct waterfront on Potters Cove which is a small cove off the Pawcatuck River which leads to the Atlantic Ocean. The estate has magnificent grounds with a three bedroom, three bath main house that has a formal Living Room, a formal Dining Room along with a kitchen and Butlers Pantry. In addition, there is a private guest suite with one bedroom and one full bath. The exquisite living room has lovely high ceilings and a glorious fireplace with French doors leading to an enclosed veranda overlooking the serene water.
This estate is one of the many reasons Watch Hill is a timeless snapshot of history, style and class.
It is a short walk to the private beach. In addition, this home is less than one mile to the Village of Watch Hill. Watch Hill is an exquisite seaside village nestled on a peninsular point of land that is surrounded by the Block Island Sound. Watch Hill impresses a strong sense of privacy and is rich with history. Napatree Point, at the end of the peninsula, is the westernmost point in all Rhode Island.
The Village of Watch Hill is a seasonal treasure where you will find specialty boutiques and the harbor filled with magnificent yachts and home to the Watch Hill Yacht Club. The flying horse carousel (circa 1879) is touted as the oldest operating carousel in the United States. East Beach and Napatree in Watch Hill offer the most glorious beaches in all Rhode Island.
The train station is less than five miles and offers easy access from New York to Providence for year round commuters or summer vacationers. Green Airport is approximately 45 minutes away....New York is a mere 128 miles....Boston 90 miles....Hartford 60 miles....and Providence 40 miles... Newport 30 miles
There is so much to this residence....A mere 12 mile jaunt via Ferry to Block Island....... Shelter Harbor Golf Course......, Pond View Country Club..... Winnapaug Country Club..... and the renowned Misquamicut Club. Foxwoods...Mohegan Sun are all within reach.
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Fort Mansfield Napatree Point - Watch Hill, Westerly, RI (Part 7) 4K
Fort Mansfield Napatree Point - Watch Hill, Westerly, RI (Part 7) 4K
Napatree Point, often referred to simply as Napatree, is a long sandy spit created by a geologic process called longshore drift. Up until the Hurricane of 1938, Napatree was sickle-shaped and included a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) long northern extension called Sandy Point. Napatree now extends 1.5 miles (2.4 km) westward from the business district of Watch Hill, a village in Westerly, Rhode Island forming a protected harbor. It is the southernmost and westernmost point of mainland Rhode Island.
Fort Mansfield was a coastal artillery installation located at the end of Napatree Point, a long barrier beach in the village of Watch Hill in Westerly, Rhode Island.
Fort Mansfield and similar forts stretching from Galveston to Maine can be traced back to a joint Army-Navy Board created in 1883 known as the Gun Foundry Board. Its report a year later warned of the defenseless condition of the USA's coasts and recommended a system of fortifications to protect harbors and coastal cities from invasion. In 1885 this Board was replaced by what has become known as the Endicott Board which in 1886 issued formal recommendations for a major coastal defense network. Fort Mansfield was one of numerous coastal artillery installations constructed to guard the eastern entrance to Long Island Sound as part of the coastal defense network for New York City. It was named in honor of Joseph K. Mansfield (1803–1862) who had served as Chief Engineer Of The Army during the Mexican War and was eventually promoted to Inspector General Of The Army.
In 1898 the United States government purchased 60 acres (240,000 m2) on Napatree Point, a long, narrow spit of land jutting out from Watch Hill. The fort was located on a bend in the spit beyond which was called Sandy Point. Construction of the fort began the following year. When the fort was first manned in 1901 it was considered a sub-post of Fort Trumbull in New London, Connecticut. But when the fort was fully manned in 1902 its status changed to an independent battery. The fort’s main armaments consisted of two Crozier 8-inch (200 mm) disappearing guns plus several rapid-fire 5-inch (130 mm) cannon and were divided among three batteries: Wooster, Crawford, and Connell.
War games held in 1907 proved the fort had a fatal flaw. Any attacking vessel could approach Fort Mansfield from a “dead angle” along the Rhode Island coast which its long-range 8 inch cannon, did not cover. The installation could be bombarded with impunity and depending on where an invading party landed, it could assault the fort opposed by nothing better than small-arms fire. A report on the war games stated ... I believe I could capture Ft. Mansfield with a fleet of coal barges, equipped with 6-inch rapid fire guns.
Because of this fatal design flaw, the fort was removed from the list of active coastal artillery posts in 1909. By 1911 only 18 men were left to man the post. That dropped to six men in 1916 and that small contingent remained until 1926 when the government placed the land up for sale. With one developer proposing nearby land on Sandy Point to be divided up into some 674 plots, the land was purchased by a private syndicate eager to prevent the land from being used for “cheap little houses” that might affect the exclusive character of Watch Hill. The sale was finalized in 1928.
n August 2009, a small group of young adults interested in historical preservation began a cleanup project on Fort Mansfield. Finding roots to be the major source of cracks and deterioration, foliage was cut back. The fort's decay has slowed because of the lack of the roots' pressure against the structure. helicopter kick
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Misquamicut beach, Rhode Island, USA
misquamicut beach during summer located at rhode island in usa. It's a beautiful beach with nice ocean waves and relaxing ocean sounds. One of good place for surfers to dive in the fun. This beach has nice unbounded water not like connecticut's bounded water beaches. It is a clean beach with no trashes and there are some little stones on it. But fun place with nice restaurants.
Secret Beach in Rhode Island!
We explore a hidden beach in Rhode Island while explaining what we've been up to.
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Watch Hill, Rhode Island
Watch Hill is an affluent coastal village and census-designated place in the town of Westerly, Rhode Island. It sits at the most-southwestern point in all of Rhode Island, excluding Block Island. It came to prominence in the late 19th and early 20th century as an exclusive summer resort, with wealthy families building sprawling Victorian-style cottages along the peninsula. Watch Hill is characterized by the New York Times as a community with a strong sense of privacy and of discreetly used wealth, in contrast with the overpowering castles of the very rich in nearby Newport. Today, it is best known as the backdrop for the Ocean House, the only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Hotel in Rhode Island.
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Green Hill Rhode Island RI
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Ocean House Hotel Beach
Took my girlfriend to see the ocean for the first time, beautiful beach and wonderful hotel and staff.
Moore: Swimming 1937 on Fort Road, Watch Hill
Same reel. Notes say Tommy Burke always wins the backstroke.