prime newport oasis. hidden in plain sight, this 31,000+ square foot property is one of the largest available residential parcels in the desirable kay/catherine neighborhood, right off bellevue avenue, and a stone′s throw to the cliff walk, tennis hall of fame, redwood library and newport harbor. the property consists of 2buildings - 40 catherine, a 3-bedroom/2-bath house, and 42 catherine, a charming 2-story convert ed barn with 2 one-bedroom apartments. 40 catherine features a grand living room - once the office of architect george champlin mason with wood-burning fireplace and tall palladian arched windows. a sprawling outdoor deck offers seamless indoor-outdoor living with room for entertaining al fresco. a private bedroom suite is on its own floor upstairs, while the main floor includes a large open kitchen/dining area, separate dining/study, bathroom and the second and third bedrooms. a step-out garage on the first floor offers an additional 1500+ square feet of storage space or expansion potential. 42 catherine offers all the charm of an historic barn conversion, with potential for rental income and/or guest and family accommodation. the first floor is just one step up, having a large oversized great room with dutch door, historic windows, wood-burning fireplace, and open kitchen, as well as a separate laundry room, bathroom and first floor bedroom. the second floor is an additional one-bedroom apartment, rented to a long-term tenant through april 2025.