Historic house, once home of 19th-century Newport mayor, sells for $2,847,500

Historic house, once home of 19th-century Newport mayor, sells for $2,847,500NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND – Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce the sale of “Swinburne”, an in-town home located at 115 Pelham Street in Newport’s Historic Hill neighborhood.  The property sold today for $2,847,500.“Swinburne” is sited on a half-acre lot with a 4,653 square foot main house and also offers guest quarters above a two car garage and an in-ground pool. The Greek Revival house was built in 1860 and sits across from Touro Park. It was the one time home of William Swinburne, a nineteenth century Mayor of Newport.The listings agents were Jay Serzan and Jose Aguon and the cooperating agent was Christina West, also with Gustave White Sotheby’s.The house was originally priced at $2,995,000.