The Little Compton Blog

  Swimming at Warren's Point with 'Onadune' and other cottages in the background. This 1919 postcard depicts a glorious summer day on the beach in Little Compton, RI. Although the postcard describes the beach as "Sakonnet," locals will know this stretch of sand is Warren's Point. The beach is noticeably empty, with only a few swimmers braving the surf just where the waves are breaking.  The Warren's Point Beach Club bathhouses had yet to be const ructed, and amenities such as showers, restrooms, or a sandwich shop were mere pip e dreams. One can only wonder if umbrellas and backboards—though out of view—had yet made their debut on the beach. Beachgoers didn't have bodyboards, masks, or snorkels; simply relaxing in the refreshing ocean water was the activity of the day. Although LC's beaches have gotten busier over the years, it's reassuring to know that much also remains the same.  The rock formations and summer houses in the background provi...

Vintage photo of 'Sealands' estate on Warren's Point. Located on a town road—with no homeowners association to contend with—yet within walking distance of one of Rhode Island's finest private beach clubs, Sealands seemingly has it all.  Mott & Chace Sotheby's Realtor Cherry Arnold said, "With its rich history dating back to the early 1920s, it is a truly treasured Little Compton estate." While the house in its current form is smaller than the one pictured on the postcard, Sealands still boasts more than 8,000 square feet of living space. The home and its accompanying five acres last sold in 2020 for $7.3 million, a price not seen in the Little Compton real estate market since 2012.  Property highlights include limestone fireplaces, beautifully landscaped gardens, a swimming pool, and multiple patios. Although the front of the postcard reads "Sakonnet, RI," locals will recognize Warren's Point as the property's more precise location....