Custom Builder's Own Coastal Retreat on Rare ¾-Acre Lot in St. James Plantation...Golf course and nature preserve views! Experience coastal Carolina living at its finest in this meticulously maintained estate, Custom-built by renowned builder Joe Firetti for his personal residence. Tucked away at the back of a col de sac off Players Club Drive. This stunning home is built on an oversized ¾-acre lot. With 4-bedrooms and 2.5-bathrooms, this home offers a level of privacy and craftsmanship rarely found in the Players Club section. Step into an entertainer's dream featuring soaring cathedral ceilings, a sweeping staircase, and gleaming hardwoods. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's centerpiece, boasting a massive granite island, double ovens, a 5-burner gas stove, and a dedicated bar area with a wine refrigerator. This home has been freshly painted inside and out. The first floor master suite offers a peaceful retreat with tray ceiling, two doors opening onto the large deck and a private sitting area with a retractable awning overlooking your fenced backyard with views of the golf course and nature preserve. The spa-like ensuite features a pebble-floor walk-in shower, a deep jacuzzi tub, and an expansive walk-in closet with custom built-ins. The hobbyist will love the 2 car garage, equipped with dual garden sinks, extensive cabinetry, and a modular tool-hanging system. The home features a KINETICO water filtration system and an encapsulated crawl space for ultimate peace of mind. The St. James Lifestyle: Enjoy world-class amenities: 81 holes of championship golf, a 475-slip marina on the ICW, four clubhouses with five dining options, state of the art fitness centers, multiple pools, tennis courts, pickleball, and over 100 social clubs. Homeowners enjoy complimentary access to parks, 36+ miles of scenic walking and biking trails and a private oceanfront beach club with pool and parking on Oak Island. Perfectly positioned in historic Southport, you are minutes from the charming downtown historic sites, shops and waterfront dining. Pristine beaches are minutes away offering miles of uncrowded shoreline for beach lovers, fishing, sunrises and sunsets! Located just minutes from the historic charm of Southport and beaches and 45 minutes to Wilmington. It's a great place to call home!