This nearly new luxury home nestled within the desirable neighborhood of Woodlands Park at St James, is just a short stroll from the scenic covered bridge, fishing lake, nature trails, dog park, amphitheater, and picnic pavilion at the center of this coveted picturesque neighborhood. The spacious floor plan offers the best of modern open plan living awash with bright natural light and offering calming outdoor views accented by modern luxury amenities and custom finishes throughout, and features over $125,000 of new owner made upgrades. And with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, along with dedicated office and auxiliary lounge spaces accompanied by generous storage, you will find all the space you need to enjoy the very best of coastal Carolina living! From the covered front porch, a stylish foyer welcomes you into a sprawling and flexible Great Room space providing entertainment friendly flow between lounging, dining, and kitchen spaces. With custom built-ins, and a large cozy fireplace, the lounge area is immediately inviting. Beneath a newly installed stylish light fixture and offering lovely views to the outside lightly wooded rear yard, the adjacent dining area is the perfect gathering place for friends and family. And you will love the Chef's Dream kitchen, featuring a double wall-oven, propane cooktop with stylish range hood, a spacious pantry with custom glass doors and extensive storage system, and a second kitchen gadget bonus pantry, all situated around an expansive quartz topped island. The generous Primary Suite offers twin walk-in closets and an elegant spa style ensuite bath featuring walk-in shower and double vanity. A laundry, drop zone, powder room, and twin guest rooms and accompanying full bath, conveniently tucked away from the main living area complete Level 1. On Level 2 you will find a large walk-in attic storage space, auxiliary lounge/exercise studio space, and dedicated office space. The office has custom-built-ins and splendid views. A 4th bedroom and full bath complete the second level. With over 600 SF of outdoor living space, this home is distinctively designed to enjoy indoor-outdoor living at its absolute best. The large, covered porch area features a cozy outdoor home theatre lounge, generous dining space, and an extensive granite topped outdoor kitchen, all conveniently protected by an automated retractable screen wall system. Additionally, a rolling barbeque station, private and luxurious hot tub/spa, and expansive composite decking space overlooking a large, fenced rear-yard with newly planted privacy hedge all combine to create your own personal resort oasis! Please see the Special Features Sheet for full amenity and luxury upgrade details. Woodlands Park is located in St James Plantation, the #1 selling resort community in the Carolinas world renown for its unparalleled collection of resort community amenities including 81 holes of golf across 4 course layouts, multiple clubhouses, fitness centers, swimming pools, and an active racquet sports program including both tennis and pickleball, private marina on the Intracoastal Waterway, and even a private beach club at nearby Oak Island. St James Planation is in the quaint seaport town of Southport, NC, half-way between the historic cobblestone streets of historic Wilmington, NC and the entertainment rich coastal resort town of Myrtle Beach, SC.