Unique Eastern North Carolina Property
Vanceboro, Craven County, North Carolina
Welcome to a rare opportunity to own a unique rural property with endless possibilities.
Convenient to New Bern, Greenville, Vanceboro and Washington North Carolina.
Nearly 89 acres offers approximately 17 acres of cleared land featuring a 1-acre pond.
The remaining land is wooded with a combination of hardwoods and pines and has several miles of winding trails great for tranquil rides or leisurely walks amidst nature were glimpses of native wildlife include deer, turkey, fox, rabbits, squirrels, geese and other birds and even the occasional bear just to name a few making it a hunter’s paradise.
Whether you envision a private estate, equestrian haven or off grid homesteading, this tract of land provides the space and infrastructure to bring your vision to life.
For the gardener or farmsteader, this property includes a 10x14 heated greenhouse with electric and water. Fruit trees and raised beds as well as prepared and fenced in ground garden area, makes it perfect for raising your own food and livestock or chickens. Create your own sustainable lifestyle.
The main home is situated well off the road offering quiet privacy. The long-paved drive is lined with maple trees for a beautiful show of fall colors.
The home, which was built in 2000 and renovated in 2013 to include new hardwood floors throughout most rooms, ungraded kitchen cabinets with granite countertops, high end appliances and large pantry and boost an open family and entertaining area. The kitchen being the heart of the home, is separated by a center island with seating for 6 and is part of open living area where the cook can enjoy the big screen TV which is surrounded by built in custom cabinets and shelves, the gas fireplace and the spacious adjacent dining area with built in buffet. All while enjoying the views onto the front porch and down the driveway.
The main living area is located on the second floor, accessible by two staircases and a full size residential elevator offers magnificent views of the property. The 10 x 32 front porch opening from the main living/gathering area faces West and provides a vantage point for spectacular sunsets and cool morning coffees. The den on the East side of the home with lots of windows ushers in vivid sun rises. The featured wet bar provides another area for leisure and entertainment.
The primary bedroom is a private retreat, large enough to accommodate a seating area for quiet reading or lounging. The large tile bath features a walk-in shower, air pulse tub, double sink vanity with granite tops and an adjoining laundry room which in turn connects to an oversize custom closet including built-in cloths hampers and ironing board. There is an additional cedar lined closet for seasonal storage and linens.
The private guest suite downstairs has its own full bath and laundry.
Mid-level houses a study with built in custom desk and shelves as well as two large storge closets and access to the one of the walk-in attic/eve storage. This area could also offer additional sleeping space with the availability of the third full bath just a few feet away.
To take advantage of outdoor enjoyment and entertaining, the rear of the house includes two covered areas, one with a wood burning stone fireplace, seating area and dining area. Great for a cozy afternoon or evenings with friends and family.
Just inside the adjacent oversize 4 car garage, is a second kitchen with double stainless-steel sink, gas stove and island with additional seating. This is also an ideal space for preparing and preserving your garden harvest.
In addition to the garage there is also a sunroom/exercise room, a hobby room with built-in cabinets and a large storage/pantry room all of which are heated and cooled via mini split HVAC units.
Additionally, the property offers a one-bedroom guest house with a large deck, screened porch, covered car port, large kitchen, walk in closet and laundry. The guest house is also accessible by its own private driveway with a separate mailing address since it has served in the past as a home for returning adult children as well as rental property.
No farm would be complete without a place for equipment storage. There’s a three-bay detached shop with electric overhead doors and additional attached covered storage for implements, which could easily be converted into shelter for horses or other farm animals.
There’s also an RV Port with concrete pad, 50 amp electric, water and separate septic. An additional 50 amp service is located in the shop.
Janie Figueroa
, Real Estate Plus, Inc.
