The British raiders met with stiff resistance from the settlers, and were “bushwacked” several times as in the skirmish at the Taggart House. Foraging parties from the British garrison invaded Little Compton several times. The southern end of the town bordering the Atlantic is still known as “Sakonnet.” It was here that Captain Church cleared the area for settlement.įollowing the end of Indian hostilities, the small settlement in Little Compton enjoyed comparative peace and prosperity until a new threat arose: British occupation of Newport during the Revolution. King Philip waged a bloody war against the white settlers and tried to induce other neighboring tribes to join him. The town was originally the home of the “ Sagonate” or “Sakonnet” Indians, a particularly independent group of Native Americans that fought with the settlers against the notorious King Philip, Sachem of the Wampanoags. In 1746 under Royal Decree, it was transferred to Rhode Island together with the towns of Cumberland, Barrington, Bristol, and Tiverton. Little Compton was incorporated as a part of Plymouth Colony in 1682 after having been settled by Captain Benjamin Church, the noted Indian fighter, and others seven years prior. Little Compton is easily accessed from I-195 in Massachusetts to Route 24 and Route 77. For those looking to enjoy Little Compton’s solitude year-round, it’s just an hour commute to Providence or Boston. It has little commercial activity and serves primarily as a vacation community. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.Located at the far southeastern tip of Rhode Island and stretching into the Atlantic Ocean, Little Compton remains the most bucolic and countrified of the thirty-nine communities in the state. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker. Operating in the state of New York as GR Affinity, LLC in lieu of the legal name Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC. You are not required to use Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC as a condition of purchase or sale of any real estate. Learn more!Ĭoldwell Banker Realty and Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC share common ownership and because of this relationship the brokerage may receive a financial or other benefit. Protect your home and budget with an American Home Shield® home warranty. Buyer to pay the Little Compton Agricultural Trust Tax (LCACT) at closing. This home is an ideal year round retreat, only minutes from the town beaches and state boat ramps, Town Commons and Historic Tiverton Four Corners. of unfinished space currently used for mechanicals and storage with potential to be finished. The lower level features common flex space that could be used as an office, family or guest sleeping space, the third bedroom and the second bath with large vanity and step-in shower. The first floor is completed with a full shared bath and two bedrooms with the primary featuring westerly water views and direct deck access. The kitchen is equipped with generous counter space/cabinet storage, stainless appliances and breakfast bar that opens to the living room with wood burning fireplace, dining room and sliding glass doors that lead out to the deck. Updated from top to bottom, the main level of the home features an attached one-car garage leading into the laundry room and pantry connected to the kitchen via pocket door. The well manicured and terraced grounds feature an enclosed outdoor shower, mature landscaping that allows for privacy, flowering perennials beds and storage shed. This sprawling ranch style home is situated in Compton Cliffs, perched on the western edge of Little Compton, where you ll wake up to panoramic views of Almy Creek and enjoy sunsets over the sparkling Sakonnet River on the west deck in the evening.
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