John Hunter

First time listed! You are going to fall in love with this exquisite custom designed home built by Schiano Development in Late 2019. Located in the Reserve neighborhood of prestigious St. James Plantation, this home was built to the highest standards of construction and every detail has been carefully fashioned in this gorgeous home. It is rich with distinctive accents, high-end finishes, yet offers a cozy, relaxed coastal craftsman vibe. Situated on a corner lot, this home offers a desirable side entry garage that provides additional privacy in an already low-traffic area of the neighborhood. The front entrance features a stacked stone staircase with Bluestone porch with room for seating to enjoy the relaxing surrounding wooded environment. From the moment you enter, you will feel right at home in this comfortable open floor plan. You are greeted with beautiful Hallmark 7” French Oak hardwood floors, a 10′ coffered ceiling with shiplap inlay, wainscoting, multi piece crown molding and a vintage heart pine fireplace mantle with stunning tile surround, with custom shelving. A chef’s dream of a kitchen with custom Hollingsworth soft-close cabinets, Thermador appliances and a custom wood range hood adorn the kitchen, which also features a large quartz under mount sink and gleaming white quartz countertops. The wavy subway tile backsplash and a eye-catching inlaid marble & tile accent design over the stove accentuate the coastal design. Your guests will be delighted with multiple dining and entertaining options including a formal dining room, island bar seating and a delightful breakfast nook that seats six with custom seat cushions and pillows with recessed shelving. A butler’s pantry complete with wine fridge and wet bar, a sparkling tile backsplash with cabinets to feature your barware. Other desirable features include a drop zone off the garage entry and laundry room with extra cabinetry and sink tucked away behind a sliding barn door.

Supplements: A must see master bedroom with vaulted exposed beam with shiplap ceiling. A zero entry walk-in tiled shower with double vanity and large walk-in closet with custom wood shelving. A charming second fireplace with tile surround in the additional downstairs bedroom that can be used as a flex space. office or guest quarters with attached bathroom. Additional built-in desk/computer work space off the kitchen with custom maple wood desktop. The second floor includes two generous guest rooms, a full bath, and walk-in attic storage with foam insulation. Custom window treatments including wooden shutter throughout, Aquasauna whole house water filtration system, smart control thermostats and rinnai tankless water heater and a central vac are just a few of the many upgrades. The rear tiled patio is ready for grilling out and when you return from the beach, there is an outdoor shower for your convenience. Enjoy all that St James has to offer in this remarkable home for those looking for unmatched quality and modern design. This house has an active St. James Membership. You are steps away from the Reserve Clubhouse with restaurant, wine tasting room and pro-shop.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. After a day on the water, relax at the harbor and overlooking the boats at Tommy Thompson’s Grille & Tiki Bar. 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. There is so much to enjoy and explore in St. James Plantation. Please see the attached Features Sheet for additional information regarding all of the upgrades made to this outstanding home.