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Commanding extraordinary 180-degree views of the Founders Club's 17th hole, a picturesque tidal pond, expansive salt marshes, and views reaching the Intracoastal Waterway to Oak Island, this exceptional residence in St. James Plantation offers one of the area's most captivating coastal settings. The Edisto Cottage, designed by renowned architect William Poole, is a quintessential example of classic raised Lowcountry architecture, showcasing timeless Southern charm with expansive covered porches, distinctive dormers, and beautifully established landscaping featuring native coastal plantings. Inside, soaring ceilings, 3/4-inch oak hardwood flooring, elegant architectural details, and walls of windows complement the remarkable surroundings. Extensive renovations and thoughtful improvements, including a new roof in 2020 (awarded a Fortified Roof Certification in 2020 and Recertified in 2026), new gutters, leaf guards and downspouts, an elevator, and an impressive renovated kitchen, combine modern conveniences with classic coastal architecture. The welcoming covered front porch leads through an elegant arched entry into a dramatic great room, where a soaring vaulted ceiling, fireplace, and a set of custom-built bookcases create an impressive gathering space. An open staircase and upper-level overlook add architectural interest, while expansive windows and French doors draw the eye toward the magnificent scenery beyond. Graceful arched openings, transom windows, plantation shutters, and beautifully detailed millwork provide a sense of craftsmanship throughout. The impressive renovated kitchen blends exceptional style with everyday functionality, featuring custom cabinetry, a striking contrasting island, granite countertops, a Wolf gas range, and a GE Monogram refrigerator. Just beyond, the dining area is surrounded by windows that capture breathtaking views across the tidal pond, golf course, and marsh, creating a magical sunrise in the morning and an extraordinary setting for dining. A comfortable adjoining family room offers another inviting place to gather, while the expansive covered rear porch extends the living space outdoors, providing a front-row seat to the ever-changing coastal scenery. The main-level primary suite with new wood flooring enjoys its own panoramic views, with French doors opening directly onto the covered rear porch. The freshly renovated primary bath features separate vanities, a freestanding soaking tub, and a spacious tiled walk-in shower, while thoughtfully designed storage includes built-in medicine cabinets and a generous walk-in closet with custom cabinetry. For added convenience, a stackable washer and dryer is located within the primary walk-in closet. Upstairs, an open loft overlooking the great room offers perhaps the most spectacular vantage point in the home, with an elevated view through the rear windows across the surrounding coastal landscape. The generously sized guest bedrooms each feature their own private bathroom and spacious walk-in closet, providing exceptional comfort and accommodations for visiting family and friends. The owners embraced the natural shoreline, incorporating native coastal plantings that enhance the character of the surrounding marsh. A winding walking trail meanders through the landscape, offering a closer connection to the tidal environment. With the manicured fairways of the Founders Club on one side and the ever-changing marshland beyond, the property enjoys a rare combination of golf course elegance and unspoiled coastal beauty. The home's raised design provides an expansive ground-level garage with epoxy-coated flooring, generous parking and storage, and dedicated workshop spaces ideal for woodworking, hobbies, or projects. Additional improvements include a whole-house Aquasana water filtration system, and a large propane tank installed with future generator use in mind. Outdoor speakers, irrigation, and gas and water connections on the rear deck add to the home's functionality. Across the street, a scenic nature park provides additional privacy and green space, further enhancing the property's natural surroundings. Life in St. James Plantation offers an exceptional collection of amenities, including championship golf courses, clubhouses, swimming pools, fitness centers, tennis and pickleball courts, walking and biking trails, a full-service marina, and a private beach club on Oak Island. With the Founders Club just moments away, this distinctive Edisto Cottage offers a remarkable opportunity to enjoy the best of coastal Carolina living.

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100612316 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 3,083 SqFt. ⋅ 2002 Year Built

Commanding extraordinary 180-degree views of the Founders Club's 17th hole, a picturesque tidal pond, expansive salt marshes, and views reaching the Intracoastal Waterway to Oak Island, this exceptional residence in St. James Plantation offers one of the area's most captivating coastal settings. The Edisto Cottage, designed by renowned architect William Poole, is a quintessential example of classic raised Lowcountry architecture, showcasing timeless Southern charm with expansive covered porches, distinctive dormers, and beautifully established landscaping featuring native coastal plantings. Inside, soaring ceilings, 3/4-inch oak hardwood flooring, elegant architectural details, and walls of windows complement the remarkable surroundings. Extensive renovations and thoughtful improvements, including a new roof in 2020 (awarded a Fortified Roof Certification in 2020 and Recertified in 2026), new gutters, leaf guards and downspouts, an elevator, and an impressive renovated kitchen, combine modern conveniences with classic coastal architecture. The welcoming covered front porch leads through an elegant arched entry into a dramatic great room, where a soaring vaulted ceiling, fireplace, and a set of custom-built bookcases create an impressive gathering space. An open staircase and upper-level overlook add architectural interest, while expansive windows and French doors draw the eye toward the magnificent scenery beyond. Graceful arched openings, transom windows, plantation shutters, and beautifully detailed millwork provide a sense of craftsmanship throughout. The impressive renovated kitchen blends exceptional style with everyday functionality, featuring custom cabinetry, a striking contrasting island, granite countertops, a Wolf gas range, and a GE Monogram refrigerator. Just beyond, the dining area is surrounded by windows that capture breathtaking views across the tidal pond, golf course, and marsh, creating a magical sunrise in the morning and an extraordinary setting for dining. A comfortable adjoining family room offers another inviting place to gather, while the expansive covered rear porch extends the living space outdoors, providing a front-row seat to the ever-changing coastal scenery. The main-level primary suite with new wood flooring enjoys its own panoramic views, with French doors opening directly onto the covered rear porch. The freshly renovated primary bath features separate vanities, a freestanding soaking tub, and a spacious tiled walk-in shower, while thoughtfully designed storage includes built-in medicine cabinets and a generous walk-in closet with custom cabinetry. For added convenience, a stackable washer and dryer is located within the primary walk-in closet. Upstairs, an open loft overlooking the great room offers perhaps the most spectacular vantage point in the home, with an elevated view through the rear windows across the surrounding coastal landscape. The generously sized guest bedrooms each feature their own private bathroom and spacious walk-in closet, providing exceptional comfort and accommodations for visiting family and friends. The owners embraced the natural shoreline, incorporating native coastal plantings that enhance the character of the surrounding marsh. A winding walking trail meanders through the landscape, offering a closer connection to the tidal environment. With the manicured fairways of the Founders Club on one side and the ever-changing marshland beyond, the property enjoys a rare combination of golf course elegance and unspoiled coastal beauty. The home's raised design provides an expansive ground-level garage with epoxy-coated flooring, generous parking and storage, and dedicated workshop spaces ideal for woodworking, hobbies, or projects. Additional improvements include a whole-house Aquasana water filtration system, and a large propane tank installed with future generator use in mind. Outdoor speakers, irrigation, and gas and water connections on the rear deck add to the home's functionality. Across the street, a scenic nature park provides additional privacy and green space, further enhancing the property's natural surroundings. Life in St. James Plantation offers an exceptional collection of amenities, including championship golf courses, clubhouses, swimming pools, fitness centers, tennis and pickleball courts, walking and biking trails, a full-service marina, and a private beach club on Oak Island. With the Founders Club just moments away, this distinctive Edisto Cottage offers a remarkable opportunity to enjoy the best of coastal Carolina living.

4478 Wildrye Dr Se, Southport

$1,049,000

There are homes you walk into, and then there are homes you experience. 4418 Polly Gully is one of those special places. Custom built in 1997 and surrounded by sweeping marsh views, this home was thoughtfully designed to celebrate its incredible natural setting. Nearly everywhere you turn, oversized windows and dramatic transoms frame the landscape like artwork. Mornings begin with sunlight filtering into the great room as ibis and egrets move gracefully across the marsh. As the day winds down, settle into the sunroom or breakfast nook and watch the sky transform with the setting sun. Inside, the home has a warmth and character that simply cannot be replicated. Beautiful woodwork, crown molding, solid-core doors, pocket doors and custom built-ins speak to the craftsmanship found throughout. The great room invites you to stay awhile, with a fireplace, wet bar and impressive built-in bookcases and shelving. Just above, a charming library loft feels like a hidden retreat, a quiet place to curl up with a book while still enjoying those remarkable marsh views. The cherry kitchen cabinetry, constructed with wood boxes and dovetailed drawers, continues the home's commitment to quality. Nearby, the sunroom may quickly become a favorite gathering place. Its windows slide open to screens, allowing the coastal breeze to become part of the room. Enjoy your coffee in the great room as the morning light pours in, then move to the sunroom in the evening as the colors change over the marsh. There are spaces throughout the home that invite you to slow down. An elegant formal dining room is ready for memorable dinners. The front study, complete with intricate woodwork, and gas fireplace, offers a cozy place to work or unwind and could also provide flexible sleeping space. A full bath on the main level adds even more versatility. Upstairs, the bedrooms feel like private retreats of their own. Step from one guest room onto its porch and take in the view, while another spacious guest suite offers its own bath, large closet and balcony. A flex room and additional upstairs living space create even more opportunities for guests, hobbies or simply finding a quiet corner of your own. A two-story elevator makes moving between levels convenient. Outside, the relationship with the landscape continues. Trex decking, multiple porches and balconies provide places to sit, gather and take in the scenery, while a seawall surrounds the property's perimeter. The home was built on pilings and includes hurricane protection with shutters, electric hurricane shutters and 3M window film. Even the practical spaces reflect the thought that went into this home, with a two-car garage featuring epoxy floors, a workout room, central vacuum, surround sound in multiple rooms and two 200-gallon propane tanks. And while the setting feels wonderfully tucked away, the best of coastal Brunswick County is close at hand. Oak Island is just minutes away, making it easy to spend the day on the beach, enjoy the water or meet friends for dinner. Access to the private St. James Beach Club on Oak Island is included through the POA, offering owners their own special place to enjoy the beach and coastal lifestyle. The historic waterfront town of Southport is also nearby, with its charming streets, local shops, restaurants, waterfront parks and relaxed coastal atmosphere. Adding even more value to this exceptional property, the home includes a one-time Premier Transferable St. James membership. The buyer has the opportunity to upgrade to a Signature-level membership Signature Social, Sport or Golf for an additional $10,000 upgrade fee, for a total of $10,500, provided the upgrade is completed no later than 30 days after closing. Signature memberships are currently valued from approximately $30,500 to $35,500, making this a noteworthy opportunity for the next owner. But the story of 4418 Polly Gully is ultimately not about its long list of features. It's about waking up to the marsh, watching ibis and egrets sweep across the landscape, finding your favorite chair in the library loft, opening the sunroom to an evening breeze, spending an afternoon at the St. James Beach Club, or heading into Southport for dinner before returning home to watch the colors of the sky change over the marsh. This is a home designed not simply to look at the view, but to live in it!

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100596280 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 3,798 SqFt. ⋅ 1997 Year Built

There are homes you walk into, and then there are homes you experience. 4418 Polly Gully is one of those special places. Custom built in 1997 and surrounded by sweeping marsh views, this home was thoughtfully designed to celebrate its incredible natural setting. Nearly everywhere you turn, oversized windows and dramatic transoms frame the landscape like artwork. Mornings begin with sunlight filtering into the great room as ibis and egrets move gracefully across the marsh. As the day winds down, settle into the sunroom or breakfast nook and watch the sky transform with the setting sun. Inside, the home has a warmth and character that simply cannot be replicated. Beautiful woodwork, crown molding, solid-core doors, pocket doors and custom built-ins speak to the craftsmanship found throughout. The great room invites you to stay awhile, with a fireplace, wet bar and impressive built-in bookcases and shelving. Just above, a charming library loft feels like a hidden retreat, a quiet place to curl up with a book while still enjoying those remarkable marsh views. The cherry kitchen cabinetry, constructed with wood boxes and dovetailed drawers, continues the home's commitment to quality. Nearby, the sunroom may quickly become a favorite gathering place. Its windows slide open to screens, allowing the coastal breeze to become part of the room. Enjoy your coffee in the great room as the morning light pours in, then move to the sunroom in the evening as the colors change over the marsh. There are spaces throughout the home that invite you to slow down. An elegant formal dining room is ready for memorable dinners. The front study, complete with intricate woodwork, and gas fireplace, offers a cozy place to work or unwind and could also provide flexible sleeping space. A full bath on the main level adds even more versatility. Upstairs, the bedrooms feel like private retreats of their own. Step from one guest room onto its porch and take in the view, while another spacious guest suite offers its own bath, large closet and balcony. A flex room and additional upstairs living space create even more opportunities for guests, hobbies or simply finding a quiet corner of your own. A two-story elevator makes moving between levels convenient. Outside, the relationship with the landscape continues. Trex decking, multiple porches and balconies provide places to sit, gather and take in the scenery, while a seawall surrounds the property's perimeter. The home was built on pilings and includes hurricane protection with shutters, electric hurricane shutters and 3M window film. Even the practical spaces reflect the thought that went into this home, with a two-car garage featuring epoxy floors, a workout room, central vacuum, surround sound in multiple rooms and two 200-gallon propane tanks. And while the setting feels wonderfully tucked away, the best of coastal Brunswick County is close at hand. Oak Island is just minutes away, making it easy to spend the day on the beach, enjoy the water or meet friends for dinner. Access to the private St. James Beach Club on Oak Island is included through the POA, offering owners their own special place to enjoy the beach and coastal lifestyle. The historic waterfront town of Southport is also nearby, with its charming streets, local shops, restaurants, waterfront parks and relaxed coastal atmosphere. Adding even more value to this exceptional property, the home includes a one-time Premier Transferable St. James membership. The buyer has the opportunity to upgrade to a Signature-level membership Signature Social, Sport or Golf for an additional $10,000 upgrade fee, for a total of $10,500, provided the upgrade is completed no later than 30 days after closing. Signature memberships are currently valued from approximately $30,500 to $35,500, making this a noteworthy opportunity for the next owner. But the story of 4418 Polly Gully is ultimately not about its long list of features. It's about waking up to the marsh, watching ibis and egrets sweep across the landscape, finding your favorite chair in the library loft, opening the sunroom to an evening breeze, spending an afternoon at the St. James Beach Club, or heading into Southport for dinner before returning home to watch the colors of the sky change over the marsh. This is a home designed not simply to look at the view, but to live in it!

4418 Polly Gully Ct Se, Southport

$1,999,000

Welcome to one of the most captivating homesites in St. James Plantation, where refined coastal living meets timeless design | Perfectly positioned to capture unobstructed, panoramic views of the Polly Gully Waterway and protected bird sanctuary, this residence offers a rare blend of privacy, nature, and elegance | Nestled between the Intracoastal Waterway and preserved natural landscapes, this exceptional property delivers a tranquil, elevated setting for a truly custom-built experience | Crafted by award-winning Riverbrook Builders, the home reflects a thoughtful architectural vision where every detail is curated to inspire and enhance modern coastal living | Inside, you'll find a seamless blend of sophistication and function, featuring: Private interior elevator-Thermador appliance package-Engineered hardwood flooring-Custom cabinetry and detailed trim work-Beverage center for effortless entertaining-Dedicated private office-Floor-to-ceiling fireplace-Flexible multi-generational / in-law suite options | Built with efficiency and longevity in mind, additional features include spray foam insulation, an epoxy-finished garage with expanded storage, and thoughtfully designed outdoor living spaces ideal for entertaining or quiet relaxation | Club membership is currently inactive, offering flexibility for future participation | As a resident of St. James Plantation, you'll enjoy access to an unmatched coastal lifestyle, including 4 gated entrances with 24/7 security, a private oceanfront beach club with pool, a full-service marina including a restaurant, and expansive walking options | Optional club membership unlocks 6 dining opportunities, 5 pools, 4 country clubs, 3 fitness centers, 81 holes of championship golf, 72 monthly classes, championship tennis, pickleball and croquet | Come see why St. James is the #1 coastal community in the Carolinas! Best Regards!

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 100536610 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ 3,955 SqFt. ⋅ 2025 Year Built

Welcome to one of the most captivating homesites in St. James Plantation, where refined coastal living meets timeless design | Perfectly positioned to capture unobstructed, panoramic views of the Polly Gully Waterway and protected bird sanctuary, this residence offers a rare blend of privacy, nature, and elegance | Nestled between the Intracoastal Waterway and preserved natural landscapes, this exceptional property delivers a tranquil, elevated setting for a truly custom-built experience | Crafted by award-winning Riverbrook Builders, the home reflects a thoughtful architectural vision where every detail is curated to inspire and enhance modern coastal living | Inside, you'll find a seamless blend of sophistication and function, featuring: Private interior elevator-Thermador appliance package-Engineered hardwood flooring-Custom cabinetry and detailed trim work-Beverage center for effortless entertaining-Dedicated private office-Floor-to-ceiling fireplace-Flexible multi-generational / in-law suite options | Built with efficiency and longevity in mind, additional features include spray foam insulation, an epoxy-finished garage with expanded storage, and thoughtfully designed outdoor living spaces ideal for entertaining or quiet relaxation | Club membership is currently inactive, offering flexibility for future participation | As a resident of St. James Plantation, you'll enjoy access to an unmatched coastal lifestyle, including 4 gated entrances with 24/7 security, a private oceanfront beach club with pool, a full-service marina including a restaurant, and expansive walking options | Optional club membership unlocks 6 dining opportunities, 5 pools, 4 country clubs, 3 fitness centers, 81 holes of championship golf, 72 monthly classes, championship tennis, pickleball and croquet | Come see why St. James is the #1 coastal community in the Carolinas! Best Regards!

2611 Mariners Way Se, Southport

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