Welcome to Ghent!

Broker's Open: Thursday, February 13th from 12-1 pm.

Nestled in Norfolk’s charming Ghent neighborhood, this meticulously renovated three-story brick home is a masterpiece of design and functionality, offering 6 spacious bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths. The welcoming foyer greets you with a mudroom area and a stunning staircase, setting the tone for elegance throughout. The parlor features a custom fireplace, stylish bar area, and 11-foot functional pocket doors, while the stunning living room boasts another custom fireplace and large windows that flood the space with natural light. A first-floor office and an updated half bath add versatility and convenience.

The heart of the home is the designer kitchen and dining room, showcasing custom cabinets, quartz countertops, an oversized island with a waterfall edge, and top-of-the-line Fisher Paykel appliances, including double ovens and a gas cooktop. The second floor offers a gorgeous primary suite with a lounge area, beautiful fireplace, updated ensuite bath with floor-to-wall tile, dual shower, and an oversized walk-in closet with a custom system. Three additional spacious bedrooms, one with an ensuite bath, and another full bath complete the second floor, along with a convenient laundry area.

On the third floor, you'll find two oversized bedrooms, a full bath, and a bonus space ideal for an office or playroom. The full, dry basement offers ample storage, a second washer and dryer, refrigerator, and a deep freezer. The home features stunning Acacia hardwood floors throughout, Grohe designer faucets, high-end lighting from CB2 and West Elm, and custom closets by Closet Factory (2021). Wired AV systems with an 8-channel home security system with cameras and Cox complete the modern conveniences.

The exterior is equally impressive, with four outdoor living spaces, including a welcoming front porch, wrap-around back porches on the first and second levels, and a patio with a shade sail. The professionally landscaped 4,950 sq ft corner lot features a Hunter wireless sprinkler system, and an original carriage house with parking for two cars. New Simonton windows (2021) with custom blinds, Navien tankless hot water heater, 3-zone Goodwin HVAC heat pumps (2021), and updated plumbing and electrical systems ensure peace of mind. No flood insurance is required.

This home is in a family-friendly neighborhood near WH Taylor Elementary, Blair Middle, and Maury High Schools, minutes from Colley Avenue, Downtown Norfolk, parks, shopping, dining, cultural attractions, and major medical centers.

The property underwent a top-to-bottom renovation in 2021. Art and furnishings are negotiable on a separate bill of sale. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to own a luxurious and historic gem in the heart of Norfolk.

Interior Features
• Three-story brick home with 6 spacious BR/4 full baths and 2 half baths
• Welcoming foyer featuring mudroom area and beautiful staircase
• Parlor with custom fireplace, bar area, and 11 ft functional pocket doors
• Spacious living room area features custom fireplace and large windows that flood the space with natural light
• First floor office
• Large, updated half bath on the main floor of the home
• Beautifully updated designer kitchen and dining room feature custom cabinets, quartz countertops and backsplash, oversized island with waterfall edge, top of the line Fisher Paykel appliances including double ovens and gas cook-top
• 2nd floor features a gorgeous primary bedroom with lounge area, beautiful fireplace, updated ensuite bath with floor to wall tile, spacious shower with dual shower heads, oversized walk-in closet with closet system, 3 additional spacious bedrooms, one with an ensuite bath and an additional full bath
• Two laundry areas: one on 2nd floor with ample cabinetry for storage and one in basement
• There are 2 additional oversized bedrooms, a full bath and a bonus area on the 3rd floor that can be used as an office/playroom
• Full dry basement with ample storage, refrigeration, and deep freezer
• New Acacia hardwood floors throughout the home
• Floor to wall tile in all bathrooms, new Grohe designer faucets in kitchen and all baths, and high-end lighting package from CB2 and West Elm Lighting
• AV: Wired 8 channel home security system with cameras, Cox installed
• Custom closets by Closet Factory (2021)

Exterior Features
• Three story brick home with 4 outdoor living spaces for entertaining
• Welcoming front porch
• Wrap-around back porches on first and second levels
• Patio with shade sail
• 4,950 sq ft corner lot with professional landscaping
• Navien tankless hot water heater
• Hunter wireless sprinkler system
• Original carriage house offers room to park 2 cars
• New Simonton windows (2021) with custom blinds (transferable warranty on windows)
• 3 zone Goodwin HVAC heat pumps (2021)
• New plumbing throughout (all PVC)
• Rewired entire house and updated systems (2021)

Helpful Information
• Schools: WH Taylor Elementary School, Blair Middle School, Maury High School
• No flood insurance required
• Top to bottom renovation of the entire home in 2021
• All art and furnishings negotiable on separate bill of sale
• Family-friendly neighborhood close to parks and minutes from Colley Ave and Downtown Norfolk featuring shopping, restaurants, The Chrysler Museum, Harrison Opera House, Harris Teeter, the Virginia Zoo, Stockley Gardens, the Elizabeth River Trail, ODU, the Neon District, Chelsea, Sentara/EVMS/CHKD, bases and midtown tunnel.