525 N A Street

Waterfront home located directly across the Neuse River from Historic Downtown New Bern; you'll find yourself unable to break away from Bridgeton's famed sunsets! You'll also find a front row seat to the city's aerial festivities: AeroShell Acrobatic Team, Juneteenth / July 4th Fireworks, and many more. This home boasts all the classic charm of a 1920's era two-story colonial, renovated with modern conveniences. Enjoy your morning coffee on the classic front porch or take in the expansive river view from your screened-in back porch. The exterior boasts a private beach with sandy bottom swimming hole. Easily launch your kayaks, canoe, or other small outboard vessels. The home was raised to allow protection from flooding and the addition of a dehumidifier. There is also enclosed dry storage under the screen porch. Making your way inside you'll find incredible trim details of a bygone era, the original staircase newel posts and balusters, wood plank ceilings, hardwood floors, and the original stained glass front door. The updated kitchen contains numerous features: granite countertops, tile backsplash, ceramic farmhouse sink, large gas range, pot filler, and convection microwave. Other amenities include a family room adjacent to the kitchen that leads you through to the formal dining room and formal parlor. Just off the kitchen and family room you'll find a powder room and sitting room with sweeping views of the river. The first floor principle suite features a gas log fireplace with original wooden mantle, new plush carpet, and a private bathroom with jetted tub. From the second story landing you'll find the original hardwood floors (painted) and sitting foyer with views of the river that lead you to two additional large bedrooms containing their original wooden mantles, a full bathroom with shower, and a smaller forth bedroom perfect for a home gym, private office, or nursery.This home also provides ample storage with drop stair access to a full floored attic.