Saturday, November 17, 2018

Residents Weigh In On What Makes St James Plantation So Special

By Jennifer Burns


If you are a retired senior planning a move to somewhere new, you should consider the coastal Carolinas. This area is one of the most breathtaking in the country. If you're looking for someplace with a strong community sense, opportunities to socialize, and lots of outdoor activities, you should take a serious look at St James Plantation.

The town was the vision of Homer Wright and two partners. Today, the community has about five thousand citizens and sits on six thousand areas on the Carolina coast. St. James has a mayor, emergency first responders, and its own fire department. The vigorous property owners association ensures that the town remains thriving and vital. The second generation of the founders is still around and maintains an active interest in their parent's original vision.

Southport is the hometown of the community. It combines a small town feel with the kind of amenities you might find in a more urban area. This is where you will go when you're looking for quaint shops, eclectic art galleries, and the freshest seafood. You need to take a stroll down the live oak lined streets with their gorgeous antebellum homes. The architecture will remind you of an old world move set.

If you are a golfer, you will be pleased to know that St. James is home to four championship golf courses. The designers include Jack Nicklaus, Hale Irwin, Tim Cate, and P. B. Dye. Because of the temperate climate, it's possible to play any one of these courses at almost any time of the year. There are practice greens, driving ranges, golf pros, and plenty of clinics and tournaments throughout the year. You don't have to choose which course you prefer. One memberships gives you access to all four.

If you're not a golfer, you have plenty of other options. You can frequent the tennis courts where you will find partners ready to play. Fitness centers offer full time instructors to work with you. You can swim inside or outside. You can even join a biking, kayaking, or walking club.

There is a full service marina on the Intracoastal Waterway. It is a safe place harbor from the Atlantic Ocean's seasonal storms. After a day on the water, you can dine alfresco at the marina. You can always walk over to the artisans gallery to see what's new.

You will a number of choices when it comes to your residence. You can opt for a low maintenance cottage or a town home with an open floor plan. You might pick a home with water views or one on the golf course.

Those who want to be an easy walk to the pool complex and the new wellness center can do that. You could also build a home to your own specifications. There are wooded lots available with water views and nature areas. You will have to visit in order to see for yourself what this community has to offer.




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