3828 Berkeley Court, Southport

Downsize in luxury to the coast of southeastern North Carolina in this lovely 3-bedroom, 2-bath twin-villa townhome in the premier active lifestyle community St. James Plantation. The single-floor living open-concept design encourages aging in place with added peace of mind provided by a whole-house standby generator, while lawn maintenance, exterior building upkeep, and comprehensive property insurance is provided by the Towns at St. James HOA. With elegant wood floors, the airy great room is accented by a vaulted ceiling and cozy fireplace flanked by built-in cabinetry. Anchoring the room is a large closet equipped with lighting, electric outlets and HVAC for possible use as a ''pocket office.'' French doors open to a bright Carolina Room showcasing the wooded backyard and large patio. A retractable awning adds to summer comfort and an outside storage closet conveniently stores patio supplies. The spacious kitchen has granite countertops and an oversized island with convenience features such as slide-out trays and task lighting. A separate pantry provides additional storage. The comfortable dining area can accommodate family-sized gatherings. A serene owner's suite sits at the back of the home with an ensuite bath featuring a private water closet, walk-in tiled shower, double-sink vanity, a large walk-in closet plus a secondary wardrobe closet, and a linen closet. Conveniently placed next to the owner's suite is the tile-floored laundry room with wall storage cabinets. Two additional bedrooms flank the second full bathroom towards the front of the home. St. James Plantation is a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary offering residents a wealth of amenities, including an ocean-front beach club, miles of walking, bicycling, birdwatching and nature trails, fishing ponds, dog parks, and a casual marina-view restaurant. Weaving throughout the community are four private golf courses and a marina, with membership options available for interested residents.