--- title: "Aquidneck Properties — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/aquidneck-properties-pfvwus-pf~151118151 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~151118151.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Aquidneck Properties" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f10325080ed2a5b7_2510-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1151 Aquidneck Avenue, Suite 566, Middletown, Rhode Island O2842, United States" latitude: 41.5198 longitude: -71.2731 phone: "(649) 232-4459" website: http:// rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 438 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # Aquidneck Properties Original Houzz profile: [Aquidneck Properties](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/aquidneck-properties-pfvwus-pf~151118151) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Middletown, RI - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2013–2020), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - 100,000 Ideabook Saves WHERE LUXURY MEETS SUSTAINABILE DESIGN ICC approaches each project with a clean and simple sense of design. Our design+build team is dedicated to developing luxury real estate that blends classic architecture with an elegant, contemporary style. We are committed to responsible land use and sustainable building practices. Our guiding philosophy, centered on conservation, challenges us to reuse, respect and preserve. ### Services Provided - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Historic Building Conservation ### Typical Job Cost $3M - $20M ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Aquidneck Properties | | Address | 1151 Aquidneck Avenue, Suite 566, Middletown, Rhode Island O2842, United States | | Phone | (649) 232-4459 | | Website | http:// | | Followers on Houzz | 438 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aquidneck-Properties/263832930596 - X (Twitter) — http://www.twitter.com/FineProperties - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dir/Nick/Downes?\_mSplash=1 ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Aquidneck Properties](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/aquidneck-properties-pfvwus-pf~151118151) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (649) 232-4459 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2013–2020), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — vkins, Dec. 2013** > I have worked with Aquidneck Properties on numerous projects over the years. > The most recently completed is Swede Hill House, which recently won the top AIAri Honor Award. > It is always a wonderful experience to work with Nick and Karyn Downes, of Aquidneck! > They bring a clear vision, GREAT TASTE, and focused execution to the homes they build. > The results are at once spectacular, serene, and comfortable. > The Swede Hill project offers a breathtaking relationship between indoors and out. > A light-filled spaciousness abounds. > Nick, Karyn and their team understand what it takes to deliver the highest calibre construction. > They also know how to do it with great spirit. > They are unfailingly good company in the demanding process of building luxury homes. **★★★★★ — Zuerner Design LLC, Nov. 2013** > Zuerner Design has worked with Nick Downes and Aquidneck Properties on several projects over the last 10 years. Zuerner Design provides custom cabinetry and millwork, as well is installation services. The recent Swede Hill project was the largest to date for my company with Aquidneck Properties. Nick led the project from start to finish, as always, with constant attention to detail, great communication, and a love and passion for the finish product that I rarely see. He is able to pull together a great team, and let each sub contractor do what they do best. He has always appreciated the level of quality and craftsmanship that talented subs bring to his projects. It is a pleasure to work with Nick, and I look forward to future projects. **★★★★★ — Estes/Twombly Architects, Inc., July 2013** > From the very start of the Swede Hill project, I was impressed with Aquidneck Properties. Their focus on good design, sensitivety to site and attention to detail played a key role in the sucess of the job. It's been a pleasure working with Nick and his team. **★★★★★ — jtvie1999, July 2013** > I am an electrical contractor who wired the new house on Block Island at 162 Dunstown Rd, Swede Hill. I was hired by the General contractor doing the project. I worked closely with Nick Downes of Aquidneck Properties the project manager throughout the project. Nick worked closely with all contractors, in my experience working with Nick he was extremely helpful and always available in regards to making decisions. He considered problems that arose during the project as just a bump in the road. From the beginning to the end of the project Nick made it very clear that the main objective was to do the work properly and as efficient as possible. I would welcome the oppurtunity to work with Nick's company in the future. ## Selected projects - [Serenity Villa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/serenity-villa-pj-vj~337097) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 72 - Description: Design + Build project by Aquidneck Properties Coast Architects, TCI - [Swede Hill House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/swede-hill-house-pj-vj~26525) - Location: Block Island, Rhode Island, RI - Photos: 17 - Description: Design + Build by Aquidneck Properties www.aquidneckproperties.com Estes/ Twombly Architects www.estestwombly.com Awards: 2013 AIA Rhode Island, Honor Award Photography: Warren Jagger Photography - [Chartwell House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chartwell-house-pj-vj~26524) - Location: Middletown, RI - Photos: 19 - Description: Chartwell House, Middletown, Rhode Island Design + Build project by Aquidneck Properties Paul Burke Architects - [Eastwell House at Farmlands](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eastwell-house-at-farmlands-pj-vj~26522) - Location: Portsmouth, RI - Photos: 21 - Description: Eastwell House, Portsmouth, Rhode Island Design + Build project by Aquidneck Properties Paul Burke Architects [See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/aquidneck-properties-pfvwus-pf~151118151) ## Ideabooks - [Pool](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1894900/list/pool) — 97 ideas - [Entry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1920800/list/entry) — 30 ideas - [Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1895344/list/bedroom) — 48 ideas - [Living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2127713/list/living) — 45 ideas - [Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2105669/list/doors) — 8 ideas - [Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4225629/list/furniture) — 7 ideas - [Utility](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1895359/list/utility) — 5 ideas - [Observation Deck](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9350799/list/observation-deck) — 18 ideas - [Random](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1897344/list/random) — 56 ideas - [studio 101](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20065237/list/studio-101) — 6 ideas - [Cable Rail](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3256797/list/cable-rail) — 11 ideas - [Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1895282/list/bathroom) — 48 ideas - [Dining](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9302419/list/dining) — 8 ideas - [Swede Hill](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2738961/list/swede-hill) — 14 ideas - [Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9302331/list/stairs) — 2 ideas - [Deck](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1895367/list/deck) — 28 ideas - [Wine](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1895361/list/wine) — 6 ideas [See all 17 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/nickdownes) ## Community Q&A **Q: Really love the hanging light; where is it from?** *(in Photo Questions)* I have been looking for exterior lighting, and I really admire this hanging light. It is exactly what I'm looking for. I would love to know the manufacturer/company, Thank you very much, This is a beautiful home...well done! A: I don't have the exact make/ model of these lights but they were purchased through http://www.ramsonhouse.com ask for Joan Zuerner and tell her that they were purchased by Nick Downes for Farmlands. She should be able to help you out. Good luck! -Nick **Q: ?** *(in Photo Questions)* why dont the drawers each have two pulls? that looks silly A: You're entitled to your opinion... but that was a silly comment **Q: Best of Houzz 2014** *(in Using Houzz)* Does anyone know the details on best of Houzz 2014. Voting period end and when announcements come through? A: Hi Jeannie - Do you know when the 2014 'Best of' will be announced? Many Thanks -Nick **Q: Love the sofa, is it commercially available?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Yes, it's a 'Long Island' sectional by F L E X F O R M **Q: What type of floors? Natural wood, Laminate or vinyl?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: They are 'Hand Nailed Eastern White Pine' floors by Carlisle Wide Plank Floors **Q: love the windows above the sink. how do they open, crank or lift?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: They are double hung sash windows by http://www.kolbe-kolbe.com/ --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*