John Hunter

Welcome to this gorgeous Charleston style home located in the front porch neighborhood of Harbor Oaks just 1.5 miles from historic downtown Southport. This custom home was meticulously designed and built by Barry Martin of Southern Shores Development an esteemed local builder. The elegant front porch welcomes you into a beautiful foyer opening to a magnificent great room with palladium windows, custom built-in cabinetry surrounding a rustic fireplace and soaring cathedral ceilings decorated with genuine shiplap. The tasteful kitchen featuring quartz countertops, a decorative backsplash and gas cooktop overlooks the eating area with built-in bench window seating and the bright and relaxing nautical sunroom. The spacious master retreat showcasing a shiplap ceiling, porthole window and arched transoms leads to a tranquil master bathroom. There is a study on the first floor with an attractive built-in workstation and a full bathroom around the corner making it a versatile room perfect for additional guest quarters. Upstairs is a cozy loft area, 2 coastal guest bedrooms showcasing vaulted ceilings decorated with exposed beams and shiplap with adjoining bathrooms. Both bedrooms have their own private entrances to a second story balcony enjoying picturesque views of the neighborhood. In addition, there is flex/bonus room over the garage with a separate full bathroom. Enjoy the mild Carolina weather from the double decker porch, or the permanent natural area in the back yard from the maintenance free trex deck, sunroom or private fenced in pet area with a firepit. Additional features include 2 tankless hot water heaters, an amazing built-in drop zone, specialty coastal windows, enormous walk-in storage areas, plantation shutters and stylish beadboard walls.