Lifestyle:
If you are looking for a place to live with all of the amenities
of the finest resort then you need look no farther than St. James
Plantation. This beautiful gated and secure community is located
on the Inter-coastal waterway and includes a full-service marina,
restaurant, three signature golf courses, clubhouse, fitness center,
pool, state of the art tennis facilities and even its own fire
station and interdenominational chapel.
Located
just five miles from the quaint fishing village of Southport,
St. James Plantation is a perfect midway point, between Myrtle
Beach and Wilmington, just outside the commercial district of
Long Beach Road. The community offers everything from stately
custom homes to low-maintenance condominiums with beautiful views
of the Inter-coastal or tidal creeks and salt marshes teeming
with all manner of wildlife. A special dedication to living in
harmony with nature defines the community. To see homes for sale,
click here.
Residents
of St. James can choose from dozens of social clubs including
golf, tennis, bridge, choir, community service, antique lovers,
water exercise and more. It’s a place where neighbors connect
and lifelong friendships are formed. A year round mild climate
creates endless opportunities for golf, water sports and outdoor
activities of every kind.
History:
St. James is the newest incorporated township (1999) in Brunswick
County. It is a fully-contained master planned community was designed
by the developer “for a “Coasting” lifestyle,
sustained by quality standards and a wide range of amenities,
products and services that enhance the lifestyle and increase
property values.”
1985
brought the initial site preparation and construction. In 1991
the first residential homes were built and the first golf course,
The Gauntlet, was completed, with the Gauntlet Clubhouse opening
the following year. In 1992 the Chapel was erected. 1995 to 1999
brought a flurry of construction. The Beach Club and the second
golf course, The Members Club, including a clubhouse fitness center,
indoor swimming pool and two state of the art tennis facilities
and the third golf course, The Players Club, were completed. In
1999, the town of St. James was incorporated. Finally in 2000
the private St. James Marina opened.
