Tiny $459K Artist Retreat in Rhode Island Is a Big Hit With Buyers

The itty-bitty one-bedroom, one-bath cottage at 7 Howard Hill Road in Foster, RI, is just 575 square feet. But it could be the perfect little getaway.

Listed in late May for $459,000, the small space that’s big on style quickly caught a buyer’s eye and is currently listed in contingent sale status.

Described as the perfect place to write a novel (or get lost in one), this adorable, wood-shingled abode was actually designed with creativity in mind.

“The cottage was commissioned by the current owner, an artist who lives in the city and missed the experience of gardening and being in nature,” says listing agent Robert Rutley. “It was a country escape, where she created some exceptionally curated gardens.”

The inside of the petite property, built in 2013, is also a work of art. It has a clean, contemporary design that’s the signature aesthetic of its architect, Jack Ryan.

“The inspiration for the home was half cave, half greenhouse,” says Rutley. “It accomplishes that by creating a quiet space, an alcove in nature, while also bringing in light and embracing the woods in which it is placed.”

The seven-acre getaway is just minutes from hiking trails in the Audubon Woodland and 35 minutes from downtown Providence.

The next owner could live quietly, host events, or perhaps offer up the space as a short-term vacation rental, the listing suggests.

Considered a green design, the home comes with numerous energy-efficient features, including radiant-floor heating; ductless air; and eco-friendly cedar, oak, and soapstone finishes.

“Great care and intent produced a highly efficient, environmentally cohesive home,” says Rutley. “This property is in one of the most rural parts of the state—you can hear the birds, see the stars.”

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