1222 National Avenue

The historically restored Duplex gives you free living with elegance. Live on one side and rent out the other side. Income producing property renting out both sides.The Duplex is listed on the historic registry, can be an investment for your retirement. Suitable as AirBnB for short or long term rentals. The Duplex has undergone a complete renovation . All systems have been upgraded,are energy efficient and modern. Low energy bills as a result of modern A/C/heat pumps, gas stoves and dryers, rewired electricity. Low maintenance: the outside is glazed brick, never needs oiling or painting. Above the flood plain and 100 year mark. Side A: 2000 sq ft. :2 full baths, 3 bedrooms off a 6 foot wide hallway (work/play space), parlor, dining room, kitchen,full height basement. Solid wood pocket doors original to the Duplex provide optional access between Sides A and B in the front hallways,easily reopened to join the two sides into one very large home. Side B: 3500 sq ft includes full walk up 3rd floor,10 foot high cathedral ceilings (studio,workroom space, additional living area) and preparation for a bathroom. Side B 2nd floor: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Ground floor: parlor, eat in kitchen with lot's of drawers and storage, a sunroom. A large pantry with easy access drawers, built in china cupboard. All cabinetry on both sides is high end custom made solid wood maple:bathroom and kitchen cupboards. Ground floor wheelchair accessible showers with teak gratings, and second floor washers and gas dryers. The basements on both sides have access from inside and outside. Large 6 foot high windows which open, 9 foot ceilings, and refinished hardwood floors. Shared back garden with large patio, parking pad, finished gardens and locked storage under shared back porch. Front porch is deep,shaded, shared between the two sides of the duplex. Entry into the house is through a common vestibule. Each side has its own secure door. Riverside is minutes away from downtown New Bern and the Neuse River. Enjoy 1920's atmosphere with 2023 living conditions!