09/30/2026
Step inside one of Downtown New Bern’s most storied addresses.
Mary Silver of Donna & Team New Bern takes you inside 509 Po***ck Street — a circa-1882 Italianate Victorian, historically known as the Street-Ward Residence, and now operating as a beautifully preserved, fully furnished bed & breakfast.
And this is not history sitting behind velvet ropes. This is a living, working piece of New Bern, with seven private guest suites, original hardwood floors, three-sided bay windows, ornate pediment hoods, a grand center-hall staircase, the home’s signature two-story porch, and an incredible collection of details that have been lovingly preserved for more than 140 years.
The history here is just as remarkable. Guests over the years have included the son of Pepsi-Cola inventor Caleb Bradham, a cousin of the Wright Brothers, a state senator, a justice of the peace, and WWII servicemen.
Beyond the guest rooms, the property was thoughtfully designed for hospitality — from the commercial-style kitchen and private innkeeper’s quarters to the 24-hour coffee and snack room, upstairs and downstairs laundry, extensive storage, and private parking tucked behind the inn.
Outside, a brick-paved courtyard shaded by mature trees creates an unforgettable setting beneath a custom pergola, with a stone fire pit made for evening cocktails, long conversations, and lingering beneath the trees.
And then there’s the location: right in the heart of Downtown New Bern, with Tryon Palace, the waterfront, restaurants, boutiques, and galleries all within easy reach.
Sold fully furnished and turnkey, 509 Po***ck Street offers the rare opportunity into an established hospitality business while owning a remarkable piece of New Bern history.
Come inside with Mary and see why this address has been welcoming guests for generations!
