John Hunter

This 2011 Parade of Homes winner received the highest accolades: The Diamond Award for outstanding architectural features and overall presentation. Privately tucked away on Brookfield Way in the prestigious Reserve neighborhood of St. James Plantation, this magnificent home enjoys panoramic views of the #14 Nicklaus Design golf course. The Brookfield Way location is a highly sought-after area of the Reserve, and the popular neighborhood street offers a 2.6 acre walking park with a sidewalk and benches in the middle of the street circle. The extended driveway welcomes you to a .45-acre home-site, a gracefully angled garage, and magnificent pavestone front porch with an arched stained beadboard ceiling accented by a mix of stone and shake siding. The gracious front door invites you into an open floor plan that presents a sophisticated farmhouse presence with hints of coastal craftsman appeal. The unparalleled architectural details include tasteful exterior/interior archways, an elaborate coffered ceiling, a brilliant cathedral ceiling with exposed beams, and a fireplace with a double mantel decorated with stone. The highest level of detail can be seen with extraordinary features like impressive hallways with transom windows, random width real ¾ inch oak flooring, historic Southport door headers, intricate molding detail, and all shower surrounds are tiled to the ceiling. As you enter, the impressive half barrel, stained bead board ceilinged foyer welcomes you into the great room with an exposed beam ceiling, a fireplace surrounded with custom built-in cabinetry, and a double set of windows overlooking the golf course. The great room is open to a true gourmet kitchen, formal dining room decorated with an elegant coffered ceiling and tasteful cottage trim, and comfy breakfast nook with built-in bench seating. The incredible kitchen is a chef’s dream and designed with functionality and flow for entertaining guests and family. It includes a vast single level island with a

Supplements: prep sink and cabinet storage, Wolfe double ovens and cook top, a 5-burner gas cooktop with an inset niche showcasing a herring bone tile display, new subzero refrigerator, under cabinet lighting, walk in pantry, and quality dovetailed kitchen cabinets/drawers. Additional kitchen space includes a stylish butlers pantry with a beverage fridge, sink and unique lead glass window gazing towards the great room. Relax in the cozy climate controlled sunroom enjoying private golf course views or take in the mild Carolina weather outside from the maintenance free back deck leading to a paver stone patio complete with a built-in grill. The first-floor master retreat showcases a lit tray ceiling, triple bay window, and 17.5 X 5 dressing room master closet with custom built cabinetry. The spa-like master bathroom offers heated tile flooring, natural light, a tiled shower surround including 3 shower heads/body jets, and double vanities with storage. The one-story living floor plan offers a special office/den set with gorgeous custom 2-toned wood built-in cabinetry and filing cabinets accented by wood crown molding and double French doors. For guests, there is a spacious first floor bedroom with a picture window and separate bathroom decorated with beadboard accents and tiled in bathtub/shower surround. Open the barn door to a laundry room featuring granite countertops, an oval window, and an abundance of cabinet storage. Take the curved staircase up to a fantastic bonus room, another guest bedroom, and full bathroom. This living space is perfect for multigenerational living, a hobby area or flex space. There is no lack of storage with the foam insulated walk-in attic and oversized 2 car garage that contains a workshop area and closet space. The demands for energy efficiency are met with a closed cell spray foam roof deck, tankless hot water heater, and enclosed crawlspace with a dehumidifier. If you are searching for the highest level of quality construction with character and a St. James Planation destination, then you have found your home!