209 E Palmer Dr, New Bern, NC 28560

This delightful rental is urban-homesteader ready and a gardener's dream come true. It has beautiful sight lines and lots of built-ins for plenty of storage. The house has many recent upgrades including new stainless steel appliances, new gas fireplace, and a driveway extension for up to six cars. The home is filled with natural lighting from the plentiful windows and skylights. There are two air conditioners which separate the upstairs and downstairs zones. New smart thermostats with temperature sensors in each bedroom allow for fine adjustment of the temperature in any room of your choosing. The crawlspace has been fully encapsulated and includes a permanent dehumidifier which contributes to healthy, clean air inside the home. All walls have been professionally painted a french gray. The home includes a modern washer and dryer. The property is across the street from the Neuse River and the backyard connects directly with a beautiful community walking/running trail. There are multiple outdoor spaces including a spacious back deck, upstairs balcony, screened side porch with comfortable outdoor ceiling fan, and a bench swing in front of the firepit where you can catch a view of the water. A stunning and expansive dry creek bed stretches from one corner of the property to the other, providing a picturesque and one-of-a-kind hardscape to enjoy from any vantage point on the property. Multiple generous raised bed and in-ground annual gardens allow you to offset your grocery bill with fresh, home-grown veggies. A combination of established and developing sources of food include: 10 fig trees 9 grape vines 9 blueberry bushes 6 blackberry bushes 6 apple trees 2 elderberry trees 2 pineapple guava trees 2 pomegranate trees 2 wild black cherry trees There is plenty of room to add a chicken coop or goat enclosure, sheltered from predators under the abundant tree cover. Lawn care and basic landscaping is included in the rent. House is currently occupied. Please don't bother the tenants. First month, last month, and security deposit required for move-in. Renter is responsible for utilities. Pets require approval and $200 pet deposit each. Rent includes professional lawn care and basic landscaping