John Hunter

Enjoy the quiet location of this picturesque cottage style home which was built in November 2016 and is conveniently located in the popular Seaside neighborhood of St. James Plantation. The back of this home faces a secluded nature preserve and charming pond creating privacy with no neighbors behind. This popular Montcrest model is coastal in flavor and has numerous custom upgrades throughout including a 4 ft. extension on the breakfast area and features durable hardwood engineered flooring throughout the open concept areas. The hardboard cedar shake accents combined with the board and batten shutters give the exterior a craftsman flare reminiscent of historic Southport architecture. The front porch invites you into an open floor plan. The foyer, decorated with craftsman wainscoting, leads to an open concept great room and tasteful kitchen which includes a spacious island with seating for four, custom glazed soft close cabinetry with under lighting, stylish tiled backsplash, granite countertops, a full butler’s pantry with wine chiller plus a separate walk-in pantry. The butler’s pantry is adjacent to an elegant formal wainscoting dining room which is also accessed from the foyer. The dining room can easily be used as a den or study. The great room features a gas fireplace surrounded by custom built-in cabinetry. Take in the spacious backyard from the breakfast area, the relaxing 16 X 13.5 ft. screened in porch, or the patio. The incredible downstairs master retreat, decorated with cottage cove molding, has its own private sitting room separated with pocket doors. The spa like master bathroom has a beautiful tiled shower with niches and a rain head shower, dual vanity granite countertops and large soaking tub. Downstairs living includes an 11 X 11 ft. guest bedroom with the same matching hardwood floors. There is also an adjacent full guest bathroom.

Supplements: Upstairs is a wonderfully large family room with an additional guest bedroom sharing a full bathroom suitable for multi-generational living or in-law suite. There is also an abundance of closet space and attic storage. Additional upgrades include a coastal cottage trim package, Hunter Douglas silhouette blinds, two additional sinks – one in the laundry room and one in the garage, under cabinet kitchen lighting, instant hot water tank under kitchen sink, built-in bookcases, and French doors leading to the lanai from both the living room and sitting room. All wall mount televisions and accessories will convey. The convenient location is wonderful with the Seaside pool, tennis courts, and fitness center within quick walking distance. The Seaside entry/exit is less than a quarter mile away. If you are searching for a nearly new home with plenty of extra features, you have found it in St. James.