3566 Sanderling Drive SESouthport, NC 28461

Perfect for downsizing or as a second home, this immaculate 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home checks all the boxes | Nestled on a generous corner lot | Meticulously maintained home is move-in ready | As you step inside, you'll immediately notice the soaring vaulted ceiling in the living room, elegant wainscoting and crown molding in the dining areas | With over 2,600 square feet of versatile living space, this home offers plenty of room to live, work, and entertain | The inviting kitchen boasts white cabinetry, granite countertops, a brand-new backsplash, and all stainless-steel appliances | The spacious first-floor primary suite is a peaceful retreat with en suite bath, while the glassed-in sunroom and adjacent attached Trex patio overlook a beautifully landscaped yard | The home features oak hardwood floors on the 1st floor and brand-new carpet on the 2nd | The 2nd floor offers a bonus room above the garage ''ideal for a home office, movie room, or guest suite'', along with the 3rd bedroom and its own en suite bath. Recent upgrades include a brand-new, fortified roof (2025), encapsulated crawl space with a new dehumidification system (2025), A/C and heat pumps (2018), dishwasher, kitchen pendant lights, gas logs in the living room fireplace, and several ceiling fans | Exterior lighting has also been updated, with new lights added at the garage and rear patio | This home is conveniently located just minutes from the main gate, the beaches of Oak Island, and the many exclusive community amenities of St. James | As a resident of St James, you'll enjoy the benefits of a gated coastal community with 4 secure entry points, private oceanfront beach club with pool and showers, Marina, Beacon Restaurant & Tiki Bar. Optional private club memberships offer access to: 4 country clubs with 81 holes of golf, 4 additional pools, 3 fitness centers, tennis, pickleball, croquet. Come see why St. James has been ranked the #1 Coastal Community in the Carolinas for over 20 years!