3223 Bay Winds Dr, Southport, NC, 28461

Enjoy a fenced in backyard and maintenance free living the in the popular Seaside neighborhood of St. James Plantation! This section of Seaside includes all lawn/landscaping maintenance! The popular Montcrest model is coastal in flavor and has numerous custom upgrades throughout including brand new durable LVP flooring throughout, beautiful wood millwork, and ample storage areas. The board/batten siding, arbor over the garage, and shed dormer give the exterior a true cottage flare. As you enter the welcoming and spacious front porch invites you into an easy living open concept floor plan. The foyer, dressed with wainscotting, leads to the formal dining room, great room, and kitchen. The stylish kitchen includes a spacious one level island with ample seating, beautiful 2 toned soft close cabinetry, attractive tiled backsplash, granite countertops, a full butler's pantry, and a walk-in pantry. The formal dining room is perfect for hosting family/friends and for a more intimate setting the breakfast nook is the perfect place. The great room features a vented gas fireplace flanked by cabinetry, a new ceiling fan and a new 4 panel sliding glass door. Open the double slider doors and enjoy the private fenced backyard and mild Carolina weather from the spacious 15.5 X 12 ft. screened porch or patio. The downstairs owners retreat features a tray ceiling, and an archway leads to its own private sitting room perfect for reading a book or cat nap. The spa-like bathroom has a double vanity, private water closet, and beautiful floor to ceiling tiled shower with a bench, rain head, and 3 niches. The impressive walk-in closet features thoughtful built-in cabinetry boasting plenty of storage. Downstairs living also includes a guest bedroom with an adjacent bathroom that has a bathtub/shower and laundry room with storage space and a drop zone. Take the stairs up to a large family room with an additional guest bedroom sharing a full bathroom suitable for multi-generational living or