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The Bentley, formerly known as Vernon Hall, is part of the Grainger Hill National Historic District, which includes many fine historic homes from the early 20th-century. The Bentley is a outstanding neo-classical revival home that was built in 1913 for local businessman C. F. Harvey. The Bentley estate covers 13 acres and the Bed & Breakfast Inn rests at the top of an ancient dune which now provides an impressive graceful front lawn. A 700 ft long driveway beginning at Capitola Avenue and Herritage Street winds through lush White Oaks and a range of ornamental plants, passing by the north side of the home and continuing through a private drive to North Queen Street. This 16 room residence is symmetrical inside and out with a center hall plan and a 5 bay exterior. The architectural offerings include fluted Ionic columns, a monumental portico, keystones, block modillions, dentils on the cornice, pilasters, and Doric columns along the side porches. The almost 6800 sq. ft. floor plan provides 6 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, two half baths, 5 fireplaces on the first floor, 4 fireplaces on the second floor, a grand center staircase with mezzanine and two parallel stairs to the second floor landing. The Bentley has a full basement and a complete attic accessible by staircase --there you can find the grand ballroom (pine floors the full length of the attic). Remodeling The Bentley involved adding zone heating and air conditioning, fresh paint, and all sorts of repairs as you might imagine for a 90+ year-old home might need. The Bentley is simply beautiful and it has been a labor of love to preserve this fine building for posterity --there is nothing to compare in Kinston, Please view the rest of the Web pages, including the links page for an idea of what the Kinston and Lenoir County area offer. Kinston is an easy town to get around in, and The Bentley is close to banks, parks, downtown, restaurants, and all within walking distance, including the wonderful Neuse Regional Library.  Now The Bentley is for sale! This beautiful home and B&B is a terrific opportunity for the right family. The McConnells have remodeled, improved, decorated, and created a home that simply has to be seen to be appreciated. It is ready for you to move in, set up your home, and continue operating the B&B. Already an established business with happy customers, The Bentley has a steady flow of weddings, receptions, parties, and guests at the inn. New owners can be as busy as they wish. The Bentley is to be sold with most of the furnishings as is, so it really is a turn-key chance of a lifetime. Our website is designed to give you a good idea of this offering --not shown are the private quarters, the ballroom (full length third floor), and the many wonderful touches that make this such a glorious home and estate. Serious inquiries should be addressed to: Ward McConnell 252 523-2337 Owner financing may be a possibility. Ward McConnell The Bentley Bed & Breakfast POBOX 5111 Kinston, North Carolina 28503-5111 Come and stay at The Bentley, and you might just decide to call it home!
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