What Makes Southport And St James Plantation So Great

By Jennifer Burns


If you are a retiree looking at relocating, you need to take a close look at the coastal Carolinas. This region has some of the most breathtaking scenery in the whole country. It has long been a favorite spot of some of America's most influential families. If you want to live in a place where there is a strong sense of community and plenty of outdoor activities and social opportunities, you don't have to look any further than St James Plantation.

This community was the brainchild of Homer Wright and his partners. Today it is home to nearly five thousand residents and encompasses six thousand coastal acres. The incorporated town has its own mayor, fire department, and emergency responders. A vigorous property owners association assures that the community remains vital and thriving. Management is still a family affair with the second generation maintaining an active interest in the integrity of their parents' vision.

The community's hometown is Southport. It has the amenities you expect to find in a much larger city, but embraces a small town feel. If you're looking for quaint shops, eclectic art galleries, and the freshest of seafood, this is where you will find it. You might stroll down the streets lined with colossal live oaks and grand antebellum homes. The stunning architecture gives visitors the feel of standing on a movie set.

If golf is an interest of yours, you'll be delighted to learn that St. James Plantation is the home of four championship courses. They were designed by no less than Jack Nicklaus, P. B. Dye, Hale Irwin, and Tim Cate. Because the climate is so temperate, these courses are playable no matter the time of the year. You can take advantage of golf pros, driving ranges, practice greens, and the clinics and tournaments planned throughout the year. A single membership provides access to all four courses.

Golf is just one of the activities available at St. James. The tennis players will find state of the art courts and plenty of partners to play with. There are full time instructors at the fitness centers as well as outdoor and indoor pools. You can join a biking, kayaking, or walking club if you like.

The full service marina is located right on the Intracoastal Waterway. That makes it a safe harbor in the event storms hit the Atlantic. You can enjoy a meal and drinks alfresco after a day on the water if that is your pleasure. You can also enjoy the artisans gallery located at the marina.

You have choices when it comes to the type of home you want. There are open floor plan and low maintenance cottages. You can choose a golf course home or one with a water view.

The community can offer you a home with convenient access to the new wellness center with its pool complex. If you want to have a home built to your specifications, you can purchase a wooded lot with nature areas and water views. St. James invites you to visit and see for yourself everything it has to offer.




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