TRENT WOODS
This
large, mature development lies between New Bern and the Trent River. It
has been incorporated to give residents better control over their
neighborhoods, and there is virtually no commercial development within its
borders. Over the years Trent Woods has spread out from the central New
Bern Golf and Country Club.
Now its winding lanes contain some of the ritziest neighborhoods in the
area. Trent Woods is composed 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. Others, such Creeks Ends
and Edgewood, are along Wilson's Creek. Lakeview Estates and Cypress
Shores are on Cypress Lake, and the three Haywood subdivisions line the
banks of Haywood's Creek. Homes are large, with two and three
stories, and usually have attached or separate two-car garages. Lots are
spacious, wooded and impeccably landscaped, often with Spanish moss draped
in towering trees. If you take a 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 other amenities such as
the Eastern Carolina Yacht Club. The average price for a home in Trent
Woods starts around $100,000; building lots are priced from the
mid-$70,000s; and waterfront houses begin in the $300,000 range.
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OLDE TOWNE 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 contemporary homes and condominiums in New Bern. 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. Lots here begin at about $45,000, condos at $175,000 and homes
at $150,000. Waterfront homes, again, are another story, ranging upward into
the $500,000 category.
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BRICE'S CREEK
The
Brice's Creek region lies southwest of New Bern and James City and south of the
Trent River. A number of subdivisions exist in this area, including the Lake
Clermont subdivision, Snug Harbor, Oakview, Deer Run and River Trace. Some of
these are fully 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. They tend to be brick or
stucco in contemporary styles. Homes on the waterfront generally sell in the
$200,000 to $400,000 range depending on their water frontage. Houses away from
the water sell in the $90,000 to $175,000 range. The Craven County Airport,
which serves small aircraft, is just east of Brice's Creek.
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GREEN SPRINGS
A
variety of dwellings on large, wooded lots grace the western banks of the Neuse
River on Greensprings Road just off Highway 70 East between New Bern and
Havelock. Waterfront homes start around $350,000, with lots in the price range
of $125,000.Farther east along Rivershore Drive, you can find older frame houses
and large cottages tucked into the river bluffs. Prices here vary greatly
because of age, size and lot space. Just across the street and facing the
water, though not on it, is a small development of brand-new, one-story
contemporary homes on half-acre lots. Prices of these homes start at about
$85,000, but the value is increasing rapidly.
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RIVER BLUFFS
This
subdivision is off US 70 East just outside of New Bern. It has half-acre
interior lots and wooded waterfront lots on the Neuse River. It also has an
inland lake. Lot prices range from $19,000 to $150,000. This developing
neighborhood is well-suited for retirees and young families with children.
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