Your thoroughly updated water view residence and historic icon welcomes you to downtown Oriental! ''The Harbor Watch Cottage'' is aptly named, prominently situated overlooking the water & granting views of all the goings-on at the marina and harbor while providing for your personal privacy w/elevated porches and fenced courtyard areas! With Charlestonian influence in its design and finish, this unique residence is a perfect marriage of old and new! The original historic home was moved to its current location from New Street. Its age is uncertain (early 1900's est.) and its provenance is reportedly that as a manager's home from the Village's lumber/timber industry heyday. The coastal theme merges seamlessly with the original design, with vernacular finish (original stairs, beaded board, etc.), abundant windows and outside living areas. Casual elegance and genteel charm welcome you at every turn. The residence is one of a rare few with multi-story porches with fantastic views of the creek and Neuse River. The living room is cozy and sunny, with several exterior doors accessing the waterside porch. A wide hall leads to the Dining area, guest bedroom and the fantastic modern kitchen... Truly a gourmet's dream! It features wood floors, solid surface counters, window seats, a granite island, stainless appliances (gas range) and access to the 11' x 9' rear grilling deck. That porch overlooks a private fenced &,gated backyard w/parking and a lovely pergola seating area, perfect for gathering! Upstairs is an amazing master suite offering a wall-length custom storage cabinet, a walk-in closet and a lavish private bathroom with a clawfoot tub/shower and dressing/laundry area. The 2nd floor's covered porch ( 9' x 20'6'' with stunning views) is outside the bedroom and awaits your morning cup of coffee or evening cocktail toast! A private office also adjoins the porch. A cozy 3rd bedroom is nearby. The entire third floor is an open Family room with a 1/2 bath. Eclectic elegance