4142 Preston Place Southport, NC 28461

ALTERNATIVE TO CONDO -- OWNER MOTIVATED NEW FORTIFIED ROOF COMPLETED April 2024 This single-story home is in St. James Plantation. With its attached 2-car garage it is the perfect alternative to Condo living or a great investment/rental property. The spacious 1228 heated sq. ft. home provides 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a screened porch overlooking a picture-perfect backyard. The home boasts an updated kitchen with new appliances, luxury vinyl tile & hardwood flooring, 9 foot ceilings & cathedral ceiling in living room. The home also features updated bathrooms & walk-in shower, a large, screened porch with adjacent grilling deck & an encapsulated crawl space with dehumidifier & new sump pump. The exterior charm, highlighted by the 2-gable roofline and a recessed garage, gives a cottage vibe complemented by its peaceful location on a cul-de-sac. As you enter, you are welcomed by an open living room featuring a cathedral ceiling and beautiful real three-quarter inch hardwood floors. The natural flow of this home leads to an amazing kitchen with newly installed durable luxury vinyl flooring. For the cook of the home this wonderful kitchen includes a large beautiful new granite countertop, new upscale appliances, an attractive backsplash, and a built-in pantry. Among the new appliances are a Microwave/Convection oven that is Wi-Fi enabled, an electric smooth top range with Air Fryer Feature, and a new dishwasher with 3 convenient racks and a stainless-steel tub. The dining area is fit for large family get-togethers or small intimate friend groups. Just beyond is a spacious 17 x 11 ft. screened porch overlooking the private backyard and grilling deck. This space is the perfect place to enjoy the mild Carolina weather and the quiet yard including all new landscaping installed in 2022. The master bedroom includes hardwood flooring and a sizable walk-in closet. Its en-suite bathroom offers an updated vanity, walk-in shower with a frameless entry door. The guest bathroom includes a new vanity and a bathtub/shower surround. Additional updates include new toilets, a brand-new insulated garage door, permanent stairs to a large, floored storage room above the garage, fresh outside paint, and new exterior lighting. If you are searching for full-time living or a second home, you have found it in St. James Plantation.