Welcome home to the Lane-Chapman House in New Bern's Historic Riverside neighborhood! This fantastic American Foursquare offers something rare – original character with the ease of modern living. Built circa 1910, the home has been lovingly restored and upgraded and has flexible living spaces inside and out. The downstairs features large, sunny rooms with 10-foot ceilings while the upstairs has four bedrooms and 9-foot ceilings. Gorgeous original hardwood floors, moldings, and working transoms with leaded glass designs are found throughout.
Off the nicely sized entry, the living and dining rooms are large and sunny with original mantels and working fireplaces. Period light fixtures are featured in many rooms. The highlight of the dining room is a stunning 8-light Maria Theresa chandelier with hand-cut prisms which is original to the house.
The well-designed cook's kitchen has many upgrades including a 5-burner stainless steel Bosch cooktop with convection oven, maple cabinets, generous work surfaces, and tons of storage including the always-coveted oversized drawers. A dining nook and adjacent mud room add functionality to this great space.
A family room and full, renovated bath complete the downstairs. The family room could easily be used as a downstairs bedroom or office/playroom. Four bedrooms are located in the light filled upstairs - one with laundry hookups could be a convenient upstairs laundry room. The large basement is bright, clean, and also has laundry hookups. It's the perfect space for a workshop, hobby room, or simply a do-nothing man cave!
The outside living space is as appealing as the inside with a roomy front porch - complete with swing - perfect for watching fireworks on July 4th. The large back deck overlooks a fenced-in yard with raised beds ready for a kitchen/herb garden as well as mature trees and shrubs. Updated plumbing and electrical throughout, refurbished interior windows and Low-E storm windows.