2690 Morningdale Drive, Southport

Located within the gates of St. James Plantation, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, quality, and thoughtful upgrades. From the moment you walk through the door, you are welcomed by detailed coffered ceilings, custom trim work, and a bright open floor plan designed for coastal living and entertaining. The kitchen is truly the heart of the home, featuring an oversized granite island with seating, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, double wall ovens, and abundant prep space. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area and spacious living room with fireplace and custom built-ins, creating a warm and inviting space. One of the standout features of the home is the beautiful 4-season room, offering additional year-round living space filled with natural light and overlooking the peaceful backyard setting. The finished FROG with a full bath provides flexibility for guests, a media room, hobby space, or private office. This home has also been thoughtfully upgraded for efficiency and peace of mind with solar panels, a solar generator, and battery backup system capable of supporting the kitchen refrigerator and microwave, bedroom lights and fan, office outlets and fan, plus an additional freezer outlet during outages. Additional features include a whole-house water softener, reverse osmosis filtration system under the kitchen sink, whole-house sound system, radiant barrier insulation beneath the roof, attic storage with flooring, and an exterior enclosure for trash and recycling. Major updates include a new HVAC system installed in December 2025 and a new hot water heater installed in May 2026. Enjoy the coastal lifestyle St. James Plantation is known for with miles of walking and biking trails, scenic natural surroundings, and private beach club access on Oak Island. Conveniently located near historic Southport and the beaches of Oak Island.