One of the owners is a licensed North Carolina real estate agent. Welcome to your country estate! This unique property offers exceptional space, flexibility, and possibilities. Previously operated as an owner-occupied bed and breakfast, the home includes three rentable rooms with private baths, and an efficiency apartment for family or guests upstairs, and separate owner's quarters on the main level. The impressive two-story foyer features a center fountain, stone-faced fireplace, and mantle. The multipurpose room, dining room, and kitchen have been used as a party venue and have accommodated up to 75 guests for catered events. The main structure also includes a formal dining room with fireplace, a two-sided fireplace shared by the foyer and multipurpose room, and a private owner's living room with its own fireplace. The owner's suite offers a large bedroom, spacious walk-in closet, and Roman-style bath with a jetted soaking tub. The apartment includes a bedroom, living room, kitchen, tub room with jetted tub, and separate water closet with toilet and sink. Upper-level areas include decks where you can relax and enjoy country living. Situated on 1.8 acres, the property includes a 6,500-square-foot main structure, a 24' x 26' wired storage shed, a 24' x 48' wired high-wind-rated metal garage/workshop with three garage doors, a 50-amp 220 RV electrical outlet, two open gazebos, a garden shed, and a 20' x 19' pole-barn-style storage shed. The large, fenced backyard is perfect for pets, and the wired emergency generator provides peace of mind during power outages. Two additional parcels convey with the property: a contiguous 2.01-acre tract directly behind the main parcel, Tax ID 542951591700, and a separate 1.0-acre parcel with a pond, Tax ID 542551295400. Conveniently located between New Bern/Havelock and Jacksonville, this property offers easy access to major employment, shopping, and entertainment centers. The beaches of Emerald Isle are only approximately 30 to 40 minutes away. The only thing that is needed to make this picture perfect is you!