This Ghent Neighborhood Historic 1.5 story home, located on a corner lot has the perfect combination of modern amenities while maintaining the character of a historic property. The wrap-around covered front porch with privacy trellis of jasmine is the perfect gathering spot for friends & neighbors or spending time alone reading a good book. Expanding from the front covered porch is a deck that wraps around 2 sides of the home. Inside through the original yellow painted front door where the stunning solid bamboo floors invite you into this one of a kind home, with wood beadboard ceilings throughout the first floor and a brick fireplace with custom mantel and a new gas insert that gives immediate warmth & ambience with a push of a button on chilly fall mornings or winter evenings with your favorite cocktail or beverage. The renovated kitchen is sure to be the primary gathering space in this home with the extra large center island, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, deep drawer cabinet bases for the ease of plate/cup/utensil storage and an abundance of natural light. The large primary suite has a vaulted ceiling, large walk-in closet, which also serves as the laundry room for added convenience and a spa-like bathroom with a tiled oversized double shower; there are also French Doors that lead to the back deck from the primary suite. The 1st floor has 2 more bedrooms and a full hall bathroom. One of the bedrooms is being used as a den, but has the flexibility due to its location to function as a dining room if desired. The most unique part of this home is up the winding staircase to the open loft which has 3 separate living areas. One area is a family/tv room; the 2nd area is a cozy reading nook and the 3rd area as a home office. The 2nd floor has pine flooring and there are 2 storage areas. Blocks away from the The Downtown New Bern Historic District, minutes from CEMS, and in close proximity to MCAS-Cherry Point and Camp Lejeune!