Welcome to Ghent!

This stunning three-story home combines timeless architectural charm with modern comfort in the heart of the bustling Ghent neighborhood. Preservation of original details provides an irreplaceable backdrop consisting of stunning Southern Yellow Pine hardwood floors, intricate leaded glass sidelights, ornate columns, railings, handrails, woodwork and dentil molding, mahogany and original mantles, functional transoms, pocket doors, and five decorative fireplace covers, one functional & equipped with gas logs.

This home features 6 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, one of which was used as a game/playroom. On the first floor, the gracious foyer is the perfect greeting room with a stunning view of the impressive stairwell. The formal living and dining rooms boast intricate fireplaces, large windows and copious space for entertaining guests or daily living. The oversized family room has a gas fireplace, ample shelving and total privacy situated at the rear of the home. The freshly painted kitchen with abundant cabinetry and a gas stove provides a bright, functional hub for the home.

Upstairs, the primary suite includes a decorative fireplace, ensuite bath, and a spacious walk-in closet, while spacious secondary rooms feature ample storage and elegant touches. There are also a generous hall and cedar closets, as well as a dry basement for extra storage.

Outside, enjoy the large front porch, a second floor sleeping porch with newer Trex decking, a back porch off the kitchen, and a private backyard with brick patio and privacy fencing.

Significant updates include new high-end 2-zone Daikin air conditioners (2019), a new first floor gas furnace (2019), and a hot water heater (2018).

Truly a historical masterpiece located alongside the bustling lifestyle of Ghent; situated only 500 feet from the Colley Ave business district and ½ mile from the EVMS, CHKD & Sentara Norfolk General medical complex.

Interior Features
• 6 BR/2.5 Bath three-story home
• Original architectural details including stunning Southern Yellow Pine hardwood floors, intricate leaded glass sidelights, ornate columns, railings, woodwork and dentil molding, mahogany and original mantles, functional transoms, pocket doors, and 5 decorative fireplaces with cast-iron fireplace covers (1 in den equipped with gas)
• Gracious foyer is perfect greeting room with stunning view of the impressive stairwell
• Formal living and dining rooms with intricate fireplaces, large windows and copious space for entertaining
• Oversized, private family room has gas fireplace and ample shelving
• Spacious, freshly painted kitchen with abundant cabinetry and gas stove
• Primary bedroom suite with decorative fireplace, ensuite bathroom and large walk-in closet
• Guest bedroom with decorative fireplace, and two closets (one for storage)
• Large closet in 2nd floor hallway with built-in shelving for storage
• 3 other bedrooms, one used as an office and full bathroom complete the 2nd floor
• 2 more bedrooms, one used as a playroom are situated on the 3rd floor
• Large, dry walkout basement with washer, dryer, utility sink and ample storage space

Exterior Features
• Three story home
• Large front porch
• 2nd floor sleeping porch off the hallway with newer Trex decking
• Back porch off the kitchen
• Private backyard with brick patio and privacy fencing
• Newer hot water heater (2018)
• 2-zone HVAC: New Daikin air conditioners (2019) and new 1st floor gas furnace (2019)

Helpful Information
• Schools: WH Taylor Elementary School, Blair Middle School, Maury High School (Other Ghent Elementary or ADL)
• No flood insurance required
• Close to parks and situated only 500 feet from the Colley Ave business district and ½ mile from the EVMS, CHKD & Sentara Norfolk General medical complex.