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Kathie Jones
CENTURY 21 Action Associates
1904-C S. Glenburnie Rd
New Bern, NC 28562
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New Bern Neighborhoods

Downtown Historic District

Historic downtown New Bern is one of the finest historic districts in the nation. It's comprised of beautiful historic homes dating back to the late 1700s and early 1800s. Some are palatial with beautiful gardens. Others are perfectly manicured bungalows, plus historic-style condos and townhouses. Some areas of downtown are multi-zoned allowing for both residential and commercial uses.

In several locations historic homes are converted to small shops on the ground floor with living quarters on the second and third floors. Other sections are strictly residential.

Downtown is very "happening", with quaint shops and restaurants, antiques, crafts, art studios, clothing, a piano and oyster bar at "Captain Ratty's", gourmet coffee shops, an excellent civic theatre, Tryon Palace and more. All are within walking distance. The Neuse and Trent rivers intersect downtown -- quite picturesque. A new Convention Center is under construction, and a new waterfront park has just been completed.

Ghent Historic District

This is the newest of New Bern's three historic districts; admission to the National Register of Historic Places occurred in 1983. Ghent has private homes dating from 1913 to World War II. The area encompasses Spencer, Rhem, and parts of Park Avenues. It began as a trolley car suburb in the days when working folks wanted homes away from the hustle and bustle of downtown New Bern.

Today Spencer Avenue is considered one of the prettiest streets in New Bern, with attractive old-fashioned street lamps along a landscaped median separating two lanes of traffic. Large flowering fruit trees are breathtakingly beautiful in April.

Ghent is an energetic, people-oriented neighborhood where residents take to the sidewalks whenever weather permits, which is often here. In recent years, Ghent has become a highly desirable section for homeowners and has undergone a lot of sprucing up. Bungalow and cottage style homes with neat lawns make up a large part of the neighborhood. Some residences feature antebellum column fronts, and many have open or screened porches for those warm summer evenings.

The neighborhood is close to one of the area's nicest amenities, the new YMCA, which includes a Jr .Olympic-size swimming pool, a gymnasium, weight rooms, and a racquetball court. The "Y" also offers day care and exercise classes.

Ghent is also fortunate to be situated between Fort Totten Park, which has a baseball field with bleachers, and the larger Lawson Creek Park, a popular fishing spot with nature trails, boat launches, and picnic tables. Homes are larger here than in many new housing developments surrounding New Bern.

Riverside Historic District

Riverside is also on the National Register of Historic Places. It includes National Avenue and the section east of the avenue to the Neuse River. Development began in the late 1890s in response to the lumber industry, which flourished along the Neuse River. Riverside was originally a mixed-use community of residential buildings and commercial enterprises. People wanted to live where they worked. Regrettably, as lumber ceased to be economically important, Riverside fell in to disrepair. The result was a neighborhood where beautifully refurbished homes and rundown buildings stood side-by-side. Fortunately for New Bernians, both the city and the Preservation Foundation have taken measures to restore this once-handsome community to its original function as home to a number of businesses and private residences.

Many of Riverside's larger homes where built between 1896 and World War II, so the community offers a pleasant mix of architectural styles. On National Avenue, high peaked, two-story Victorian structures with wraparound porches and ample shade trees are situated well back from the road. On the cross streets perpendicular to National Avenue and the Neuse are rows of tidy bungalows.

Homes along the River Drive waterfront are of an entirely different character. Here, you will find pretty brick ranch dwellings on small lots with plenty of trees and meticulous landscaping.

Real estate values vary widely; Contact us for current home values in this area.

Trent Woods

This large, mature development lies between New Bern and the Trent River. It gives residents better control over their neighborhoods and there's virtually no commercial development within its borders. Over the years Trent Woods has spread from the central New Bern Golf and Country Club. Now its winding lanes contain some of the ritziest neighborhoods and poshest dwellings in the area.

Trent Woods consists of several subdivisions, some of which are primarily waterfront property. Manning Park, Holly Hills, Chelsea, Trent Shores, and Ward Point are on the Trent River. Other developments, such as Creeks Ends and Edgewood, are along Wilson's Creek.

Lake View Estates and Cypress Shores are on Cypress Lake, and three Haywood subdivisions line the banks of Haywood's Creek. Homes are large, with two and three stories, and usually have two-car garages. Lots are spacious, wooded, and impeccably landscaped, often with Spanish moss draped in towering trees.

If you drive through Trent Woods in the spring, you'll be greeted by a stunning display of flowering trees and shrubs. In addition to the country club, the area boasts the Eastern Carolina Yacht Club.

River Bend

The 1200-acre town of River Bend lies along a winding inlet on the north shore of the Trent River, about five miles east of New Bern. Many home sites here have water frontage and private boat slips. The community has its own country club with an 18-hole golf course. The club includes a well-stocked pro shop, a small sandwich shop, an outdoor swimming pool, and four lighted tennis courts.

A large number of retirees now live in River Bend although a number of young families live there too. River Bend was incorporated in 1980 to maintain roads and provide other services. The municipal building, finished in 1986, has a 99-seat meeting hall and is adjacent to a small park with a children's play area, baseball field, and small dock. The development consists mainly of single-family dwellings, most with one and two-car garages. In recent years, clusters of townhouses and duplexes have been added to the community.

Fairfield Harbour

This expansive gated community is across the Neuse River off Highway 55 and six miles down Broad Creek Road. It's a 3000-acre resort development featuring a large canal system that gives many homes water access at their back doors. Northwest Creek also flows into this community, enabling some homes to be on a natural waterway instead of on a canal. Many sailors and motorboat users love this area because of its easy access to the Neuse River, which leads to the InterCoastal Waterway.

The development is unusual in that it is a combination of mostly single-family homes with some condominiums, townhouses, and timeshare condos added for good measure. Lots may be wooded, fronting one of two 18-hole golf courses, or on a canal where a private boat can be docked. Several lots are generally available.

Condominiums and townhouses at Fairfield Harbour are arranged around small man-made lakes. Winding paths and roads connect all locations, and the combination of layout and landscaping gives a feeling of privacy, although neighbors are not far away. The condos were built at different times in different styles, and they have varying levels of modern amenities. Jacuzzi®whirlpools and Jenn-Aire®ranges are common in most, as are balconies, decks, and screened porches. Most have two or three bedrooms.

The Harbour's combination of year-round residents and vacationers requires that a wide variety of activities be readily available. Established community activities are too numerous to list but include such things as men's and women's golf associations, a chorus, quilting, weaving, swimnastics and garden, drama, book, bridge, RV, tennis, and yacht clubs. The community features two 18-hole golf courses, one indoor and two outdoor pools, nine tennis courts (four of them lighted), a country club with a restaurant, two pro shops, and two marinas. Boat rentals and cruises are available year round

Greenbrier

Greenbrier is a distinguished 700-acre subdivision right in the middle of New Bern, off South Glenburnie Road. It's a neighborhood well-suited for families with young children and retirees. Lots range from an eighth of an acre to more than a full acre, and excellent architectural planning has effectively blended a variety of home styles into a delightful community.

Many homes are of contemporary brick designs, and all utilities are underground. The entire development surrounds an 18-hole championship golf course managed by The Emerald Golf Club and designed by Rees Jones. The clubhouse at The Emerald Golf Club at Greenbrier is often the chosen location for major local charity events, such as the annual Curtis Strange Shriner Tournament. In September 2000, Tiger Woods and Justin Leonard played alongside Curtis Strange in this annual tournament. The club includes an Olympic-size, Z-shaped pool and four lighted tennis courts. Golf club members can sharpen their skills on one of the finest new practice complexes in the state. From Greenbrier's front gate, you're within two minutes of major shopping, five minutes from local schools and the hospital, and adjacent to the campus of Craven Community College.

Taberna

Taberna is one of the newer communities in the area. Under development by Weyerhaeuser, this community is about five miles east of downtown New Bern on US 70 east. Taberna means "place of hospitality" and was actually the original name of Bern, Switzerland, New Bern's sister city. Residences at the planned 1,100 acre golfing community will include single family homes, patio homes and townhouses, with golf villas scattered throughout.

Approximately 750 to 800 home sites will be on the championship 18-hole golf course. Taberna has a full-service clubhouse with Pro Shop, restaurant, and lounge. Features of the community include rolling hills, dense foliage, lakes, streams, and wetlands, along with pedestrian trails, a canoe dock and a canoe trail system

Carolina Colours

Carolina Colours, our newest community, is located just down the road from Taberna. It offers many upscale homes and condos and a brand new golf course.

Old Town Harbour

This is one of the nicest subdivisions in New Bern, just east of Trent Woods and south of Highway 70. Though just minutes from the downtown district and the shopping malls on Highway 17, Olde Towne Harbour offers quiet seclusion in a lovely, natural setting. Here, you can find some of the most lavish, custom-built homes and condominiums in the New Bern area.

This is a strictly residential, built-in development, and it appears no expense has been spared by those who have recently purchased and built on these choice, waterfront lots. Contact us for current home values in this area.

Brice's Creek

Brice's Creek lies southwest of New Bern and James City and south of the Trent River. This area is bordered by the Croatan National Forest. In fact, Brice's Creek winds into the forest, where you might see wild animals and exotic birds.

A number of subdivisions exist in this area, including the Lake Clermont subdivision, Snug Harbor, Oakview, Deer Run, River Trace, and Hunter's Ridge. Most of these are nearly built up, while others are in the beginning stages. Many homes are on interior lots, but the more elegant residences face the waterfront and are set well away from the road on large, wooded lots.

Brice's Creek has very deep water in most places, so big boats are no problem. This area is growing rapidly because of its quick commute to downtown New Bern and easy access to Highway 70E. This neighborhood is also located in the desirable Brinson School District

DeGraffenried Park

This distinguished neighborhood lies directly north of the Ghent Historical District. Homes here are generally large and well-placed on spacious, beautifully landscaped lots. Sidewalks invite neighborhood walks, and streets carry names such as Queen Ann Lane and Lucerne Way. Many of the more notable residences are stately, two-story brick dwellings with dignified Federal features. Brick walls and wrought-iron fences embellish many of the houses in the district.

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