This picture perfect, pristine brick home boasts an stunning location with nearly 290' of waterfront on the Perquimans River. Water views greet you at the front door! The foyer opens to a study, formal dining room, and fabulous great room with cathedral ceilings and abundant natural light. A wall of windows affords incredible water views from all the main living areas! A sunny breakfast area opens to a well designed kitchen with ample work and storage spaces. The master bedroom suite is on the first floor, and an open loft, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and an office or hobby room are upstairs. The finished room over the garage is accessible via both the main stair and a private rear stair case leading to the downstairs laundry room. Gracious porches on both the front and rear of the house beg rest and relaxation and front row seats for watching unparalleled sunsets over the river. Established landscaping and a sprinkler system are in place. Built in 1999 and maintained with incredible attention to detail, this fine home is TRULY move-in ready. Recent updates include a new roof (2022), new HVAC (2021), new water heater and softener ('20). Additional updates include driveway, gutter and leaf filters, and a new firepit. This house is located at the end of the street, and an additional lot adjacent conveys at no value - an added measure of privacy. Cove Grove Estates is an attractive, established waterfront community nestled on the shores of the Perquimans River, near the quaint town of Hertford, NC. Enjoy convenient access to HWY 17, approximately 20 minutes to nearby Historic Edenton, Elizabeth City and easily accessible to Tidewater, VA. No flood insurance required!
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
1.8 acresLot Size
$266Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by MaryScott Perry Haigler• Perry & Co Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Tina Arnett-Reis• Perry & Co Sotheby's International Realty
Middle Or Junior School: Perquimans County Middle School
High School: Perquimans County High School
Location Information
Directions: From HWY 17, turn onto New Hope Road. Turn right onto Old Neck Road. Turn right onto Matthews Acres. Turn left onto Ainsley. House is last one on right.
Subdivision Name: Cove Grove Estates
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,000
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.12 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Perquimans County
APN: 5-D051-0010-CGE
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Albemarle Area Association of REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Perquimans Central School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 3.1mi
Perquimans County Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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Perquimans County High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 51-63% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$951,000 – $1.15M
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