Perfect for downsizing or as a second home, this immaculate...

Perfect for downsizing or as a second home, this immaculate 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home checks all the boxes! Nestled on a generous corner lot, this meticulously maintained home is move-in ready. As you step inside, you'll immediately notice the soaring vaulted ceiling in the living room, elegant wainscoting and crown molding in the dining areas. With over 2,600 square feet of versatile living space, this home offers plenty of room to live, work, and entertain. The inviting kitchen boasts white cabinetry, granite countertops, a brand-new backsplash, and all stainless-steel appliances. The spacious first-floor primary suite is a peaceful retreat with ensuite bath, while the glassed-in sunroom and adjacent attached Trex patio overlook a beautifully landscaped yard. The home features oak hardwood floors on the 1st floor and brand-new carpet on the 2nd. The 2nd floor offers a bonus room above the garageaEUR*ideal for a home office, movie room, or guest suiteaEUR*along with the 3rd bedroom and its own ensuite bath. Recent upgrades include a brand-new, fortified roof (2025), encapsulated crawl space with a new dehumidification system (2025), A/C and heat pumps (2018), dishwasher, kitchen pendant lights, gas logs in the living room fireplace, and several ceiling fans. Exterior lighting has also been updated, with new lights added at the garage and rear patio. This home is conveniently located just minutes from the main gate, the beaches of Oak Island, and the many exclusive community amenities of St. James. As a resident of St James, you'll enjoy the benefits of a gated coastal community with 4 secure entry points, private oceanfront beach club with pool and showers, Marina, Beacon Restaurant Tiki Bar. Optional private club memberships offer access to: 4 country clubs with 81 holes of golf, 4 additional pools, 3 fitness centers, tennis, pickleball, croquete see why St. James has been ranked the #1 Coastal Community in the Carolinas for over 20 years!