181 S Woody Hill Rd,
Westerly, RI 02891

Note: This property is not currently for sale or for rent on beycome. The description below may be from a previous listing.

Situated just minutes from the Westerly beaches and shoreline amenities, also within walking distance to Woody Hill State Management Area and several other Land Trust parcels for outdoor recreation activities; this 14.3 Acre wooded lot with significant site improvements already completed is located within the shoreline community of Westerly, Rhode Island. Currently, this site is fully permitted for one dwelling (up to 5 bedrooms) and is foundation ready at this time. This property is truly one-of-a-kind due to: its size, elevation change, potential distant vista views from the upper plateau areas looking west towards Connecticut and southwest towards the Westerly shoreline, diversified flora and fauna, 90% of this property is upland (non-wetland or non-floodplain), quiet and tranquil, has a contiguous perimeter wooded area, and the majority of the parcel perimeter is situated to be buffered from future development. Very few parcels remain within this shoreline community as equal. Zoned RR60 this parcel has approximately 960 linear feet of frontage and can be subdivided into two (2) parcels in accordance with deed restriction requirements recorded in the Westerly Land Evidence records. Recent soil and groundwater investigations indicate highly suitable siting locations for future Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) to serve a future subdivision parcel and/or accessory structure(s). Easement is in place with National Grid for future underground utility run within prepared driveway shoulder area for initial and future subdivision parcel. Improvements include: 1500+/- linear feet of construction access road and driveway shoulder for future underground utilities to serve one or more lots, completion of RIDEM Insignificant Alteration Wetland Permit work for constructed access road and utility shoulder area, significant completion of permitted Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) – 5 bedroom installation – ready to be conformed when foundation is installed (system could be easily modified to a 6-7 bedroom dwelling if need be), clearing, stumping and rock removal performed for approximately 5-acres, and approximately 2-acres of grassed field areas prepared, site has approximately 3.3 acres of grassed surface areas which are currently maintained. Approximately 9.3 acres remain in a mature wooded state visited by a wide variety of wildlife which include deer, turkeys, song birds, owls, hawks, and an occasion - eastern wood turtles (seasonal). Known as “Rabbit Hill” this parcel has a diversified landscape with significant elevation change – approximately 70 feet vertical change from the current driveway entrance from South Woody Hill Road to the first hilltop buildable area. Flat hilltop plateaus are present. Variety of trees include: oaks, maples, white pines, cedars, high bush blueberry and mountain laurel (fronting South Woody Hill Road). Parcel would be ideal for a family compound with two lots; gentleman farm or to be enjoyed as a standalone estate parcel. Current zoning allows the following permitted uses (some with special permit approval): general farms, greenhouses, sale of products raised on premises, wind energy systems, solar energy systems – accessory use or principal use, pet day-care facility, kennels or boarding animals (including accessory retail sales), and bow and gun range. Owner is a licensed professional engineer who can offer services for preliminary architectural drawings for best siting of proposed structures and future site improvements, foundation design, future OWTS design and environmental / zoning / building permitting services. Owner could also facilitate subdivision of future lot as well. Construction equipment and property maintenance equipment may also be an option for the sale of this property.