Charming custom home located in The Reserve of St James Plantation; this lovely home features mature landscaping and privacy from a 100+ acre nature preserve. A very sought-after rear south facing homesite for enjoying the cool ocean breezes across all of the decks that extend the length of the home. Conveniently located halfway between the Main Gate and Seaside Gate for quick beach access and downtown Southport. Spacious floor plan is perfect for entertaining and features hardwood floors and custom tile throughout the entire home. A deep front porch with tile flooring and beadboard ceiling welcomes you into the generous Foyer and current Game Room featuring custom 8' glass pocket doors, wainscotting and crown molding; this room also makes a great Home Office. The heart of the home is the Great Room with a 12' tray ceiling, fireplace, custom cabinetry, and bookcases; it easily opens to the Sunroom, Kitchen, and Lounge for easy entertaining and enjoying wonderful private views of the backyard. The Sunroom was converted to glass in 2020 and has extra tall sliding windows, dual transom windows and a custom built HVAC zone with separate thermostat. Remote controlled Solar Shades make it quick and easy to adjust the lighting. It easily accommodates dining and leisure furniture and features a custom tile floor. The cooking station with hood vent and storage cabinet below is currently a Pizza Bar and has a beautiful Quartz counter with custom shelf. Easy access to deck with separate door. The classic Kitchen has an oversized Granite island, generous counter seating, Kitchen-Aid appliances include gas cooktop, gas oven with warming drawer, beverage/wine refrigerator, under counter microwave, 2019 French door refrigerator; 2023 Bosch 800 series dishwasher, large double sink, bar sink, extra deep upper white cabinets,custom stainless steel mullions, undercabinet lighting, adjustable display shelves with beadboard, tile backsplash, and a tall pantry with lots of storage. The current Lounge features wainscotting, crown moulding, remote controlled Solar Shades, lots of windows and easy access to the Deck from the double French doors. The Bar has Granite counters, bead board backsplash, extra deep upper white cabinets, custom stainless steel mullions, undercabinet lighting, four adjustable display shelves, the lower cabinets all have pull-out drawers. The Lounge also makes a wonderful Dining Room or Breakfast Nook with plenty of seating options. The Owner's Suite Bedroom has a dramatic chandelier, crown moulding, remote controlled Solar Shades, and French door to deck; it is wonderful waking up to private nature views and birds singing each day! The Bathroom features remote controlled Solar Shades, custom cabinets, granite counter, large soaking tub, water closet, Travertine tile shower with dual water heads, niche, and shelf. A large closet with built in shelving and direct access to Laundry Room. Completing the first floor on the opposite side of the home are two additional large Bedrooms with shared Bathroom access, the Bathroom has dual vanities, Granite counter, separate water closet with deep tub and three pocket doors. Near the Garage entryway is a custom bench and storage drop-zone, Powder Room, and Laundry Room with sink and custom cabinets. Upstairs has a large Bonus Room, closet with custom shelves, remote controlled Solar Shades, full bathroom with pedestal sink, many display shelves, tile shower with extra tall curtain, and attic entry for easy storage. The courtyard entry garage has custom cabinets with workbench lighting and a Gladiator Wall system for organized storage. Large storage closet with fire rated door for staying cool in the summer, Non-Slip Liquid Granite floors and glass side door to patio for trash can storage complete the Garage. Extras: Entire outside repainted with two coats of Sherwin Williams paint in 2021. Fresh paint in many interior rooms and ceilings, Bedrooms have Solid Core Doors, Fireplace Blower, Handheld shower wands in Bathrooms, Moen Bathroom Fixtures, Renovated Landscaping, Updated Ceiling Fans and Lighting, and Termite Bond. Friendly neighbors with planned monthly driveway and beach parties to socialize. St James Amenities: private oceanfront beach club, over 30 miles of walking and biking trails, a 475-slip ICW marina and the casual Beacon 315 bar and restaurant for dining, state-of-the-art athletic clubs, 4 clubhouses, tennis, pickleball, parks, gardens, outdoor amphitheater, 81-holes of championship golf and over 500 acres of nature trails.