Book YOUR SHOWING TODAY to see this four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home nestled on a spacious corner lot in the Woodlands neighborhood of St. James Plantation. This Hagood Shackleford Banks plan with Side Load Garage was enlarged extending the welcoming front porch and guest rooms to provide more living space and boasts a popular floor plan perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. Situated on a quiet corner you are greeted by a perfectly manicured lawn envied by many. As you enter, you'll find a beautifully designed home with an easy flow between the living spaces with engineered hard wood flooring and plantation shutters. Welcoming you in the foyer is a formal dining room leading into the great room with coffered ceilings, fireplace and built in bookshelves. Classic French doors open from the great room to the enlarged 4 season sunroom that can easily be enjoyed as a screened porch just by opening the windows and only a step away from the outdoor deck overlooking your landscaped yard with a large nature area providing a natural buffer from neighbors and perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is a chef's dream with granite countertops, large island, induction cooktop with hood vent, walk in pantry, ample cabinet space, wall oven and the ever-popular microwave drawer. Retreat to your bedroom suite with a large walk-in closet just off the luxurious en-suite bathroom, featuring a double vanity and walk-in tile shower. The two additional first-floor bedrooms for guests and family are quite spacious with the enlarged floor plan and let in ample natural light. Upstairs, you'll find a private guest suite with a separate bedroom/bonus room, sitting room and full. 3561 Hemlock Ridge includes a whole house sound system, encapsulated crawl space with dehumidifier, LeafFilter Gutter Protection with transferable warranty, and, recently upgraded HVAC controls and damper system ensuring optimal comfort and energy efficiency.St. James Club Membership is active saving the new owners $10,000 if joining The Clubs within 30 days of closing. Move-in ready, close to the beautiful walking trails of Woodlands Park and waiting for you to make it your own, this is the perfect place to call home! St. James is a picturesque waterfront community on the Intracoastal Waterway, neighboring the historic fishing village of Southport and the beautiful beaches of Oak Island. Community features: St. James boasts four golf courses, 81 holes right in your neighborhood, with 4 distinct clubhouses. The community features 3 fitness centers, tennis and pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor pools, parks, kayak launch, a full-service Marina with 475 west slips and dry stacks, The Apothecary of St. James Pharmacy, Beacon 315 Restaurant and Amphitheater. Nature enthusiasts will love the 36+ miles of biking and walking trails that wind through scenic ponds and Intracoastal Waterway. St. James has it all. Residents relax at the private beach club on Oak Island, with stunning views, a seaside pool, showers, picnic area, and private parking. Start your new lifestyle at St. James Plantation today!