John Hunter

The ”Blue Crab Cottage” is a quintessential custom-designed and built coastal cottage featuring a downtown Southport location and beautiful custom details. Built by local builder Wes Cross in 2015, this lovely home was featured on the 2016 Southport Christmas Tour of Homes, as well as in an article in the Southport Magazine the same year. This glorious one-level, open-concept coastal cottage is just four blocks from the waterfront and one block off of Howe Street…perfect for strolling to the waterfront, shops, restaurants, and marina. This home boasts a large and deep front porch, featuring two entry doors, along with a spacious bungalow cottage carport. Southport bow windows are located throughout the home, as well as hardwood flooring, beautiful moldings, and tile bathrooms. A special feature in this home are all the unique vintage doors, lovingly restored by the homeowner. There are three bedrooms, and two full baths, plus a dedicated Office with pocket French doors and custom built-ins. The spacious Great Room flows seamlessly into the beautiful Carolina Room featuring large windows which showcase a lush, treed rear view. Off of the Carolina Room, there is a sweet Screened Porch, to enjoy your morning coffee, an alfresco meal, or evening glass of wine. A wonderful kitchen features an 8-foot island, Quartz counters, stainless appliances, custom cabinetry, and a nice size step-in food Pantry. The large master suite sits on its own side of the home, offering privacy, a large master en-suite, new wall and floor tile, zero entry shower, and a large walk-in ”His and Hers” master closet, with custom built-ins. The master closet connects to a large Laundry room, via a pocket door, for the ultimate in convenience. The Laundry Room has custom built-ins and also connects to a very spacious Butler’s Pantry with custom built-ins. Outdoors, you will find lovely landscaping with an irrigation system, separate water meter, and fenced yard. Year one of