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!
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Wood FrameAD ID
47347557
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BuyOwner last updated this listing 11/21/2024 @ 09:12
- MLS: 100461588
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