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