This custom designed and built home features amazing architectural details and panoramic golf green/fairway views of the Members Club Irwin course in St. James Plantation. The traditional two-story home blends classic appeal with modern comfort. Upgrades include a new fortified roof installed in April of 2024, sealed crawlspace with dehumidifier, updated heating/cooling units with Wi-Fi/Internet accessible thermostats, wired for sound with built-in speakers in 5 rooms, refinished hardwood flooring, and a sunroom added in 2017. A paved driveway with elegant brick accents leads to a spacious two-car garage with separate bay doors, while a walkway invites you to the welcoming rocking chair front porch. Step through the bright entryway, where tiled flooring seamlessly transitions into rich hardwood, guiding you down a chandelier-lit gallery hallway past the owner's suite and a striking switchback staircase. Beyond the formal dining room, the home opens into a great grand room, crowned by a soaring two-story vaulted ceiling with ship's hull designed exposed beams and bathed in natural light from an abundance of windows. A two-sided gas fired electric ignition fireplace adds warmth and ambiance, serving as both a cozy focal point and a stylish divider between the living space and the formal dining room. For more casual dining, a charming breakfast nook sits adjacent to the handsome, well-appointed kitchen. The kitchen includes custom wood cabinetry, gleaming granite countertops, and a sleek single-basin stainless steel sink complemented by a full suite of stainless-steel appliances including a double wall oven, microwave, an efficient induction cooktop, and dishwasher. A granite-topped island provides additional prep space and storage, featuring open shelving, convenient electrical outlets, and a built-in wine rack, while a spacious pantry ensures ample organization. Bar seating at the peninsula invites conversation and casual meals. The incredible relaxing sunroomfeatures tiled flooring, a vaulted beadboard ceiling, and breathtaking panoramic views of the golf course. The owner's suite is a serene retreat, featuring rich hard wood flooring, a quaint sitting nook, and a spacious walk-in closet with stylish barn doors. The spa-like en-suite bathroom offers a dual sink vanity, a jetted soaking tub, and a fully tiled walk-in shower equipped with multiple shower heads. Upstairs, family and guests will feel at home in one of two cozy, carpeted guest bedrooms, which share a spacious bathroom complete with dual pedestal sinks, a makeup vanity, and a tub/shower combo. The second floor also boasts a large loft area, creating an inviting and versatile space perfect for multigenerational living, a media room, or a private retreat. Enjoy an after-hours cocktail or a peaceful morning coffee on the private brick patio, conveniently accessible from the formal dining room. Take in the mild NC weather and beautiful golf course views from the open backyard patio complete with a powered retractable awning with a wind sensor providing the option of shade. Thoughtfully designed for convenience, the home offers ample storage with numerous custom built-in cabinets, two attic spaces, a dedicated area beneath the staircase, and a well-placed laundry station. A guest powder room adds to the home's functionality, ensuring both everyday ease and seamless entertainment. If you are searching for character and a refreshingly different home with architectural enhancements, you have found it in St. James Plantation.