John Hunter

Get prepared to fall in love with this spectacular pond front home! Formerly, a Parade of Homes Showcase Winner, this home is located in the desirable Reserve Neighborhood of beautiful St. James Plantation. Featuring three bedrooms, 3 and ½ baths and 2,663 sqft., this home was built with great attention to detail and it is truly a lovely place to call home. From the moment you enter through the craftsman style mahogany door with beveled glass, you will notice the stunning tongue and groove hardwood floors, crown molding, wainscotting and large door header trim and baseboard molding throughout the home. The formal dining room with coffered ceiling has a butler’s pantry entrance to the kitchen with wine fridge and walk-in pantry. As you venture into the main living space, you are met with the kitchen that is open to the great room. The tall, vaulted-ceiling, brings in tons of natural light with fantastic views of the pond. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with white, craftsman style custom cabinets that feature glass curios, granite countertops, upgraded stainless steel JennAir appliances including a five-burner gas stove top, and subway tile backsplash. The large kitchen island with farm sink offers additional bar seating. The great room, with striking fireplace with stone surround and wall of built-in cabinetry creates the perfect focal point. The kitchen dining nook opens to the sunroom area that is the perfect place to birdwatch, enjoy the sunset and relax in the evenings. The sunroom and great room both lead to a large rear Trex deck in the backyard that is the perfect place to entertain and enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds. The primary bedroom features a tray ceiling with accent molding. Beautiful light enters the room with the series of windows that take advantage of the gorgeous forest and pond views. The en-suite features custom cabinets with a double vanity, granite countertops, and walk-in tiled shower.

Supplements: Just off the bathroom, you will find closest of your dreams with built-in drawers and shelves. The laundry room, right next to the primary bedroom, features extra storage cabinets and utility sink. The main floor also includes a generous guest bedroom with en suite bathroom. Upstairs, you will enjoy a comfortable family room area with an additional third bedroom and adjoining bathroom. If you are looking for storage, you will love the conditioned storage and large walk-in attic. Custom window treatments include plantation shutters, pull-down shades and wood blinds. Rennai tankless water heater, and encapsulated crawl space with dehumidifier – just to name a few of the many features. Large 2-car garage with epoxy floor and second refrigerator. Landscaping is maintained by an irrigation system and the backyard is enclosed with a fence. Please see the attached Features Sheet for additional information regarding the many upgrades made to this outstanding home. The St. James Membership is active. Located a short distance from the Reserve Clubhouse with restaurant, wine tasting room and pro-shop. Also close to the Seaside Club, a four-million-dollar fitness center, with gorgeous resort-style pool, bar & grill, tennis and pickle ball. Quick and easy access to the main gate and Seaside Gate for exit and entry into the neighborhood. St. James is a waterfront community set on the Intracoastal Waterway, situated next to the historic fishing village of Southport and the beaches of Oak Island. Along with 4 distinct clubhouses featuring fine dining, fitness centers, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, just to name a few of the amenities! St. James is a golfer’s paradise with four golf courses. That’s right, 81 holes of golf in your neighborhood! Nature lovers will enjoy the 36+ miles of biking and walking trails set against the coastal NC ponds and waterways. You can fish, boat, kayak to your hearts delight! St. James has a large full-service marina with 475 wet slips/dry stacks. Enjoy the private beach club at Oak Island reserved just for residents of St. James with spectacular views, seaside pool, showers, picnic area and private parking. Your dream home is waiting for you! Start enjoying all that St. James has to offer today!