616 E Front ST Open House Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
New Bern,NC 28560
OPEN HOUSE
Sat Oct 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,095 sqft
Price per Sqft $274
Subdivision New Bern Downtown Historic
MLS Listing ID 100461588
Style Wood Frame
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Originating Board North Carolina Regional MLS
Year Built 1892
Lot Size 0.300 Acres
Acres 0.3
Lot Dimensions 67.34x196.93x66.18x199.8
Property Description
Welcome to the Blades House, an Italianate-style home with River Views & a stunning example of 19th-century architectural elegance blended with modern luxury. Known as ''The First Blades House'' & located on one of Downtown's most prestigious streets, the home was renovated by one of New Bern's most well-respected preservationists who enhanced the home's timeless beauty with contemporary updates including a 1st floor ensuite. With a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, ~3100 sq ft owners' home along with 2 apartments (1141 sq ft & 612 sq ft), this property provides many options. One of Downtown's most historically significant properties, the lot was owned by JB Clark & Company (a lumber business operated by JB Clark & William & James Blades). Originally a duplex & completed around 1892, the home overlooked their lumber mill on the river. This property stayed in the Blades family until the 1940s & retains many of its original features, creating a unique & beautiful home. Greeting you is the home's exterior with its symmetrical façade, tall, narrow windows with crowns, & a low-pitched roof with eaves supported by decorative brackets. Side porches, adorned with ornamental columns, create the perfect access to the interior with its entrance hall that contains a late 19th century stair with a turned walnut newel, a molded handrail, & turned balusters. When touring the home, you see high ceilings, bay windows, exquisite moldings, & light-filled transom doors. Featuring an updated kitchen with a great room with double doors, the back of the home opens to a patio & lush gardens. Fine historic features continue upstairs with 2 bedrooms, a full bath, & an enclosed porch with views. With plenty of off street parking, every corner of this home tells a story, offering a perfect blend of history & modern convenience. Total sq footage does not include 233 unheated sq ft on the 2nd floor of the owners' home & 2 apartments (~1753 sq ft) - enjoy rental income or keep all residences for yourself!
Location
State NC
County Craven
Community New Bern Downtown Historic
Zoning Res
Direction Broad Street to the circle to left on East Front Street. Property will be on the right. Enter on porch on the right side of the home. Do not disturb tenants on the left side please.
Location Details Mainland
Rooms
Other Rooms See Remarks
Basement Crawl Space
Primary Bedroom Level Primary Living Area
Ensuite Laundry Laundry Closet
Interior
Interior Features Solid Surface,Master Downstairs,9Ft+ Ceilings,Apt/Suite,Ceiling Fan(s),Pantry,Walk-in Shower,Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Location Laundry Closet
Heating Gas Pack,Heat Pump,Electric,Natural Gas
Cooling Zoned
Flooring Tile,Wood
Window Features Blinds
Appliance Washer,Stove/Oven - Electric,Refrigerator,Microwave - Built-In,Dryer,Dishwasher
Laundry Laundry Closet
Exterior
Garage Off Street,On Site
Waterfront No
Waterfront Description None
View River
Roof Type Metal
Porch Open,Covered,Enclosed,Patio,Porch,See Remarks
Parking Type Off Street,On Site
Building
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Sewer Municipal Sewer
Water Municipal Water
Architectural Style Historic District
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Brinson
Middle Schools Grover C.Fields
High Schools New Bern
Others
Tax ID 8-003 -251
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition None