Barrington, Rhode Island
Population: 16,819
Located in Bristol County
Barrington is a charming bedroom community for the city of Providence with a population of 16,819, according to the 2000 Federal census. Many of the residents of Barrington are professionals in the East Bay area, Providence, and Boston. The town itself is surrounded by water with the Narragansett Bay at its western and southern borders, and the Barrington and Palmer Rivers at its eastern edges. Barrington also has many fresh water lakes and ponds, some of which are stocked for fishing in the spring. The residential real estate ranges in age and style from area to area of town. Each neighborhood has individually quaint appeal, containing homes ranging from nautical cottages that were converted to year-round homes after serving as vacation homes in the early 1900's, to modest ranch style homes in plats that were built after World War II, to larger colonial-style homes in family friendly neighborhoods, to beautiful and expansive Victorians and reproduction colonials. There are even some neighborhoods with contemporary style homes and floor plans. You may even find a mansion or two, here! Thus, there are homes to fit just about every possible taste and budget, and every neighborhood is within walking distance to water! Recreation varies from sailing and boating from the Barrington Harbor and Yacht Club; golfing, swimming, and squash playing at the exclusive Rhode Island Country Club, and bike riding, jogging, and rollerblading along the 15-mile long East Bay Bike Path that runs from India Point Park in Providence, along the coastline, through towns including Barrington, to Colt State Park in Bristol. There are extensive co-ed Little League and Soccer Leagues, up until the more competitive ages, and then the Leagues separate girls from boys. There is a pop Warner football and cheerleading program in the area, as well. The typical myriad of high school sports are offered, with most teams considered at or near the top of their division. Additional sports offered include golf and crew. The town of Barrington is complete with a state park, many ball fields, and some conserved Open Space. There are even a few nature trails within the nature preserves and conservation areas found in its 8.4 square miles. As I mentioned, a 15 mile well-marked bike path runs right through town along the old Penn-Worcester railroad tracks. The Barrington Public School system is considered the best in the state of Rhode Island. There are three Kindergarten through third grade elementary schools, a fourth and fifth grade elementary school, and a middle and high school. There are also some early learning and pre-school programs to choose from. Barrington also has a Christian Academy, a Catholic elementary school, and a Bible College. In surrounding areas, one can choose from a number of Private and religious middle and high schools. Barrington also has a "Community School" for all ages with interesting courses and trips offered to the general public each semester. There are many specialty shops antique and consignment stores, and a very good representation of various professional services offered in Barrington, with an inviting town center as the backdrop. There is a variety of restaurants in town, from a seasonal homemade ice cream shop to a fine dining establishment on the harbor, with many more options in Providence and surrounding towns and cities. Barrington is about 20-30 minutes away from Newport and 15 minutes from downtown Providence, with an hour drive to Boston. There is a YMCA with activities and programs for everyone, including a skate board park, updated workout facility, indoor and outdoor pools, various instructional programs, and a summer camp. Barrington also has a wide variety of places of worship. Nearly all Catholic and Protestant denominations of worship are represented and available in town, as well as, the only Synagogue present in the East Bay. Discussing Barrington must include mentioning what the city of Providence has to offer. From an International Airport, the "Providence" terminal T.F.Green in Warwick, RI, as well as a renowned nightlife and theatre district to start with. Providence is the home to RISD (The renowned Rhode School of Design), which explains the myriad of museums and galleries that accompany the list of historic homes and museums. Also, there is the University of Rhode Island, Providence College, Johnson and Wales University of culinary arts, travel and hospitality, as well as the ivy league Brown University, and the acclaimed liberal and fine arts and teaching college, Rhode Island College. There is also a junior college, popular business school, Bryant College, and many technical colleges in Rhode Island. There is a popular web-site specializing in Rhode Island information and attractions, called OSO.com, standing for Ocean State On-line. The most accurate real estate web-site is RIliving.com And of course, any questions regarding real estate anywhere in Rhode Island, especially Barrington, or any of the previously mentioned information, contact me, Julie Chalue, at JulieChalue@cox.net, or by dialing (401) 438-1436. Find homes for sale in Barrington Rhode Island
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