2499 St James DR SE Southport, NC 28461

This custom-built home by Kent homes is from their French Tudor collection and is situated on the 5th green of the Members Club course. Enjoy the fenced in backyard and privacy with the cart path located on the opposite side of the fairway. The home carries an arch theme throughout including tasteful arched dormer windows, shutters, garage door, and handsome mahogany front door. The accent lighting highlights the palm trees and flowering bushes in the front yard landscape hint at a classic Key West vibe where you are invited to relax and live your best coastal life. Step inside the foyer with a magnificent rotunda and an amazing custom-painted dome ceiling. Warm and durable luxury vinyl plank floors greet you at the door and carries throughout the main floor. A lovely formal dining room with a havlet tray ceiling, cove crown molding, recessed lighting, contemporary chandelier, built-in cabinets, and a serving buffet offers the opportunity to host large family and holiday gatherings with easy access to the fully updated kitchen. The chef's delight kitchen is accented with ceiling beams and intricate detailing on the entryways. Stainless steel appliances include refrigerator, dishwasher, wall oven/microwave, and is complete with a JennAir 4-burner gas cooktop with tiled backsplash under an arched ceiling accent. A large island topped with an exquisite quartz countertop houses an undermount single basin sink and offers plenty of prep space plus bar seating. Abundant cabinet and pantry storage will keep you organized and uncluttered. For less formal meals, enjoy golf course green views from the adjoining breakfast nook. Open to the kitchen, making entertaining effortless, is the fabulous great room with crown molding, recessed lighting, a tropical ceiling fan, and a stunning gas fireplace with a stacked stone, floor-to-ceiling surround, arched television niche, and flanked by two, arched shelving alcoves with built-in base cabinets. Beyond the living room and breakfast nook, you will find a magnificent sunroom with porcelain tile floors, arched windows, a second electric fireplace, and relaxing views of the back yard and golf course. Arched sliding doors take you to the stone paver patio where you can grill, entertain, or just enjoy the beautiful Carolina sunshine. With a completely fenced backyard, you can truly relax knowing that children and dogs can safely play outdoors. The split bedroom floor plan of this home provides privacy for owners, guests, and family. The owner's suite is a true retreat with more of those relaxing golf course views, a cozy sitting room with access to the sunroom, two walk-in closets with custom built-ins, and an incredible owner's en suite bathroom. The bathroom features dual vanities and sinks accented with arched ceiling and mirrors, a corner alcove with arched opening is home to the peaceful, jetted soaking tub highlighted with a stained-glass window, a separate, tiled walk-in shower with glass door, built-in seat and shelf, and dual shower heads, a private toilet closet with bidet, linen storage, and convenient access to the laundry room. Family and friends can also enjoy their own space with a sizable guest bedroom on the main floor which includes a walk-in closet and dedicated full bathroom. An elegant powder room near the home's entry is available for visitors. A second guest bedroom is located on the second floor with its own full bathroom, new carpeting, and access to the expansive walk-in attic with cedar closet. The two-car garage provides additional storage for all your beach toys and golf accessories. If you are searching for a pristine home with private golf views and a fenced in yard you have found it in St. James Plantation!