Overview

Ideally located along the North Carolina coast near Wilmington, Southport, and Myrtle Beach, St. James Plantation offers homes, homesites, and private amenities in a gated community that's ideal for retirement and active adult living. St. James Plantation is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway, near the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Fear River, a part of the country known as "The Coastal Carolinas.” Golf is an integral part of the coastal lifestyle and there are currently four signature golf clubs located within St. James Plantation, all designated as "Audubon Certified Cooperative Sanctuaries" by Audubon International. In addition to 81 holes of championship golf, St. James offers residents a private beach club, full-service marina and marketplace conveniently located on the Intracoastal Waterway, state-of-the-art fitness centers, miles of walking trails and numerous social activities and clubs.

The Reserve Club, St. James newest addition, is an 18 hole championship-caliber private course created by world renowned Nicklaus Design. Recently named the Best New Course in North Carolina, its par-72, 7100 yard layout features rolling terrain and native vegetation while emphasizing strategy and shot making. The Founders Club is an award-winning 18-hole championship course designed by P. B. Dye. Experienced players will appreciate its challenging layout. The Members Club, an 18-hole Hale Irwin Signature Course, has won acclaim from golfers of every skill level. This highly playable course has an additional 9 holes and is complemented by an 8,000-square-foot clubhouse featuring a newly renovated bar & grille, banquet room and pro shop. The athletically inclined will also appreciate the year-round swim club, state-of-the-art fitness center and clay tennis courts found at the Members Athletic Club. The Players Club, designed by Carolinian Tim Cate, is known for spectacular views that enhance the golfing experience.

If you're a beach lover you'll love the private beach club, known as St. James by the Sea. Along with its natural beauty and spectacular ocean views, the beach club features a charming gazebo, old-fashioned boardwalk, showers, changing rooms and a private parking facility. This exclusive oceanfront club offers St. James residents everything they need for a refreshing day at the beach. The St. James Marina is a spectacular recreational amenity for boating enthusiasts and non-boaters alike. In addition to providing a secure harbor and a full line of boating services, the marina is a colorful setting to visit. Many residents stop by Robert’s Market to grab a cup of coffee and the morning paper. Others visit Tommy Thompson’s Waterside Grille & Tiki Bar for lunch, dinner or happy hour with friends. Waterman’s Outdoor Provisions offers the best shopping around. These new additions to The St. James Marina create yet another reason to gather with friends by the water.

St. James has added exciting new neighborhoods this year…HarborWalk and Regency Place. HarborWalk will offer the ultimate location for enjoying everything you love about life in a coastal community. It’s a short walk to the marina, waterside grille & tiki bar, unique shopping and Waterway Park. These spacious flats of offer residents a neighborhood pool, one-acre pond with dock, gathering pavilion and grilling station.

The exclusive neighborhood of Regency Place offers timeless designs, low maintenance and easy living. The cottage homes within Regency Place offer bright open living areas, ten-foot ceilings, deep front and back porches, spacious sunrooms and pampering master suites. These features are all part of the inspired designs that make Regency Place a truly priceless addition to the St. James community.

Life at St. James is also about choices. Choose a townhome, condominium, or patio home. If spaciousness and privacy are paramount, consider a single family neighborhood on a golf course, tidal creek or heavily wooded interior setting. Whatever it is you are looking for in a “home,” St. James is sure to offer. With the amenities established, the affordability offered and the variety of homes and homesites available, it is no wonder St. James Plantation has been the Number One-Selling Community in the Coastal Carolinas since 1995. We invite you to come visit The Land of More!

AMENITIES

Restaurants/Food Service Enjoy a delicious full service breakfast at our newly renovated Members Grille. Or, grab lunch or dinner at The Players or Members Club.

Arts and Crafts Travel just a short distance to Southport, NC and experience a community full of art galleries, boutiques and antique shops.

Interest Groups Wherever your interests lie, you are sure to find a club of like-minded members. Bridge or poker, fishing, wine, bicycling, volunteering, bird watching...it's all part of the club experience and a part of enjoying life in the company of friends old and new at St. James Plantation.

Fitness Center Our state-of-the-art fitness centers offer the opportunity to ride bikes, workout one-on-one with a trainer or try your hand at one of the many classes we have to offer.

Pools/Spas Indoor and Outdoor Pools.

Outdoor Activities Enjoy the miles of walking trails available at your back door!

Golf Four signature courses, offering 81 holes... Come take a swing!

Tennis Clay and Har-Tru surfaces courts with a newly renovated tennis pro-shop.

Water/ Marina/ Boating The Marina offers 155 wet slips, 320 dry slips, fishing charters and ShipStore where you can grab the morning paper and a cup of coffee.

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Lots Homesites from the $200's. Custom Homes from the $400's. Villas from the upper $200's. Boatslips from the $40's.

Scenic Views Enjoy views of the marsh, Intracoastal Waterway, wooded nature views and more!

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