This beautifully appointed, custom-built home in St. James Plantation has a spacious open-concept floor plan and is located within an easy walking distance between the Founders Club for dining, golf, tennis or swimming and the Waterway Park along the IntraCoastal Waterway. THERE IS A THIRD GARAGE THAT IS A MUST FOR AN ADDITIONAL CAR OR FOR THE HOBBYIST. The floor plan allows for easy entertaining, comfortable living and functionality, recognized as soon as you enter the foyer. There are many custom crafted appointments in this expanded Don Gardner design including tray ceilings with recessed rope lighting in the dining and owners' bedroom, wet bar in the great room, gas fireplace in great room with granite facings and cabinets/bookshelves on either side, wrought iron stair spokes, granite/marble countertops throughout first floor, custom cabinets in bathrooms, pocket doors, crown molding and more. Notable updates include first floor and bonus room HVAC units replaced in 2025, new roof and exterior paint in 2021, washer/dryer replaced in 2023, new refrigerator in 2024, new great room ceiling fan in 2025 and crawlspace encapsulation. The kitchen offers plenty of light, soft closing drawers, stainless steel appliances, under cabinet lighting, ample storage, and wall mounted oven and microwave. The breakfast nook leads to the three-season sunroom with stamped concrete flooring and vaulted ceiling and then to the Trex-floored deck with views of a pond and the Founders golf course. His/her closets, double vanity with marble countertop, and a spacious walk-in shower with two shower heads/six jets complete the large owners' suite. A first floor bedroom and the nearby full bath are convenient for visitors. The laundry room provides extra storage in the cabinets above the appliances. The second level features two additional bedrooms, a very large bedroom/flex space (perfect for a game room, crafts or just an area for the grandkids to enjoy), a full bath and two floored-attic spaces. Ask your agent for a copy of the special features sheet attached to the listing for more complete information. A one-year 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty is provided which offers peace of mind and additional value. St. James residents enjoy a gated coastal community with only a quick drive to Oak Island or Southport, a private oceanfront beach club, a full-service marina with a waterfront restaurant, and the Waterway and Woodlands Parks . An upgraded club membership gives access to 81 holes of golf, indoor/outdoor pools, state-of-the-art fitness centers, tennis, pickle ball and croquet. Current club membership is active so save the membership activation fee and start living the amenity-rich St. James lifestyle with all it has to offer in this beautiful, well-maintained home.
