Welcome home to this beautifully maintained, one-owner home, offering inviting spaces both inside & out, located in desirable Derby Park. From the moment you arrive, the newly painted front door and charming rocking chair front porch set a welcoming tone. Step inside to an open-concept layout with wonderful flow from front to backperfect for family living or entertaining. Most of the interior has been freshly painted, including all interior doors, with durable laminate flooring throughout the living, dining, and hallway areas. The spacious dining area, adorned with chair rail and a large double window, provides ample room for family meals, sits conveniently off the kitchen. A generous living room features soaring cathedral ceilings, a gas-log FP with tile hearth and surround, and a back wall of triple windows with a palatial transom window above, filling the space with natural light and offering beautiful views of the backyard. Two French doors open to your private outdoor oasisan in-ground pool surrounded by a concrete patio and framed by a wooded border. The kitchen is both functional and bright, with abundant cabinetry, ample counter space, newly installed, never used appliances including a wall oven with built-in microwave, raised dishwasher, electric cooktop, and range hoodall replaced in 2025. A skylight and a window offer great natural light in this area. An updated black stainless steel refrigerator conveys with the home. The spacious owner's suite includes new carpet (June 2025), a ceiling fan, large walk-in closet, and a private bath with pedestal sink and step-in shower. Two additional bedrooms offer flexible space for new owners as guestroom, a home office, craft room, etc Nicely appointed hall bath for guests. Additional features include a one-car garage w/bookshelves for storage and a rear exit to the yard. In the garage is also pull-down attic stairs. Complete HVAC system was just recently replaced in 2025. More.... Situated on a .23-acre lot with a wooded border in the back and adjacent to a peaceful community common area with gazebo beside the property, this home offers extra privacy and space. Located in a walkable neighborhood and a short drive from historic downtown New Bern, shopping, medical offices, the hospital, community college, and the Hwy 70 corridorthis home truly checks all the boxes. Don't miss your chance to make it yours! Information packet available.