One-Of-A-Kind Property! RARE! Mostly UPDATED MULTI-FAMILY INCOME-PRODUCING home on one of Downtown's most prestigious streets!! The Blades House (AKA ''The First Blades House'') was originally built as a duplex around 1892. Now a main house with two apartments, this Italianate-style home with River Views is a stunning example of 19th-century architectural elegance blended with modern luxury. Renovated by one of New Bern's most well-known preservationists, who enhanced the home's timeless beauty with contemporary updates, this property includes a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, ~3100 sq ft main home along with 2 apartments (1141 sq ft & 612 sq ft). The current owners' residence is a showcase of stunning historic features, a first floor primary suite, a modern kitchen and bathrooms and gorgeous outdoor space. The second floor apartment is beautifully updated, while the first floor apartment will likely require additional renovations. This property offers off street parking, fabulous views, pretty gardens and so many options for its next owner. Live in one unit, rent the others, rent the entire property or keep it all for yourself! Both apartments are occupied without leases. Second floor apartment heated/cooled with mini-splits. Owners' home and first floor apartment have central heat/air. Property is in Flood Zone AE. Easement for adjacent property access to parking.