Relax & enjoy life in this single story brick home, overlooking a scenic pond with fountains in the Canebrake section of River Bend, a desirable & friendly subdivision of Historic New Bern, NC. No flood insurance necessary and did not have any water during Hurricane Florence. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac. Foyer w/ coat closet leads you to an expansive open Living Room w/ vaulted ceiling, two skylights, attractive brick fireplace & hearth, wood floors & full glass doors to both the large screened porch and an enclosed porch/sitting room w/ heat & AC. Living Room opens to a spacious Dining Room, also w/ doors to the sitting room where a sliding patio door allows entrance to the vaulted ceilinged screened porch. Peaceful water views from Living Room window, Dining Room, sitting room, screened porch & deck. There is a pier as well to sit, relax, and enjoy nature. Vaulted ceilinged kitchen w/ plenty of wood cabinetry & counter space, SS appliances, center island, skylights, dinette area, under cabinet lighting, and a pass through opening to Living Room. Laundry room w/ cabinets off of kitchen leads to 2-car garage. New Trane heat pump installed in 2020. Master suite w/ cathedral ceiling, separate tub & walk-in shower, dual vanities & 2 skylights. Front Bedroom being used as an office/studio w/ cathedral ceiling and a very nice fan window. Nicely sized full hall bathroom and a 2nd guest Bedroom just down the hall. HVAC ductwork, hall and bedroom carpets professionally cleaned in February 2023. Close to all amenities, shopping, restaurants, medical professionals, hospital, community college, & only 8 miles to Historic Downtown New Bern waterfront & all the culture & activities this charming city has to offer. BEST AND FINAL OFFERS ARE DUE BY 6:00 PM ON 3/12/23.