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New Bern,NC 28560
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,881 sqft
Price per Sqft $234
Subdivision New Bern Downtown Historic
MLS Listing ID 100475478
Style Wood Frame
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
HOA Y/N No
Originating Board Hive MLS
Year Built 1820
Annual Tax Amount $5,889
Lot Size 8,276 Sqft
Acres 0.19
Lot Dimensions 79.55 x 107
Property Description
Step into a piece of history with the Smallwood-Duffy House, an elegant Federal-style residence built in 1810. Spanning approximately 3,881 square feet, this magnificent home captures the grace and symmetry of the Federal period, with distinctive features such as a gable roof, tall chimneys, and clapboard siding. A side hall entrance with sidelights invites you inside, where timeless beauty awaits.The stately entryway, highlighted by an elliptical arch and modillion cornice, leads to a spacious interior with high ceilings, natural light, and large rooms. Classic Federal elements abound, from the chair rails and panel doors to the beautifully maintained heart of pine floors, preserving the home's rich architectural history.
The main floor offers refined living spaces, including a formal living room, a dining room, all with fireplaces adorned with elegant mantels. The well-appointed kitchen combines period charm with modern convenience, featuring pine countertops, exposed wood beams, stainless steel appliances, a center island, and a delightful coffee bar. The downstairs master suite boasts a private patio entrance and a charming bathroom with a claw-foot tub. Alternatively, a second-floor bedroom offers another option for a master suite, complete with built-in bookcases, a fireplace, and a beautifully tiled bathroom. The third floor unveils a stunning 800-square-foot room, ideal as a master suite, guest retreat, or family room with original hardwood floors, exposed beams, a wet bar, and rounded dormers with built-in storage and seating overlooking downtown. This level also includes a full bath, offering versatility and luxury.
Outdoor living spaces feature charming side porches on both the first and second-floors, perfect for enjoying scenic river views. A private rear pocket garden and brick patio create an ideal haven for the container gardener. There is plenty of room to add a driveway for off street parking on one of the most charming streets in the district.
Location
State NC
County Craven
Community New Bern Downtown Historic
Zoning R-10
Direction Broad Street to East Front Street. Left on to Change Street.
Location Details Mainland
Rooms
Other Rooms Storage
Basement Crawl Space,None
Primary Bedroom Level Primary Living Area
Interior
Interior Features Kitchen Island,Master Downstairs,9Ft+ Ceilings,Ceiling Fan(s),Wet Bar
Heating Gas Pack,Heat Pump,Electric,Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air,Wall/Window Unit(s),Zoned
Flooring Tile,Wood
Window Features Storm Window(s)
Appliance Vent Hood,Stove/Oven - Gas,Self Cleaning Oven,Refrigerator,Microwave - Built-In,Disposal,Dishwasher
Laundry Inside
Exterior
Parking Features See Remarks
Utilities Available Community Water,Natural Gas Connected
Waterfront Description None
View River
Roof Type Membrane,Metal
Accessibility None
Porch Deck,Patio,Porch
Building
Story 3
Entry Level Three Or More
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Sewer Community Sewer
Architectural Style Historic District
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Brinson
Middle Schools Grover C.Fields
High Schools New Bern
Others
Tax ID 8-002 -146
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Special Listing Condition None