Tuesday, January 2, 2018

St James Plantation Is A Perfect Spot For Active Seniors To Retire To

By Karen Allen


For those seniors lucky enough to have saved for retirement and know what they want to do with the rest of their lives, moving into an area they have visited and learned to love is like a dream come true. Many choose a place for its natural beauty, good climate, and amenities. The coast of North Carolina and St James Plantation has great charm and allure.

For active seniors who love the water, antiquing, art galleries, fine dining, and golfing, there can be no more perfect spot. Southport has all of this and more. You're not so far south that the weather is nearly the same all year round. You are also not far enough north that you have to worry about the snow piling up in the winter. In Southport, you can enjoy the changing seasons, and still enjoy outdoor activities all year long.

This is a small community where neighbors know one another and are quick to welcome newcomers. They will point with pride to the massive live oaks that line the charming streets where stately homes delight those interested in antebellum architecture. There are plenty of small shops, as well as fine restaurants with some of the best seafood in the country brought in fresh from the ocean. Two major medical centers are located just around the corner.

St. James is a golfer's paradise. There are four championship courses to choose from. Each one was designed by a golf legend, and all have been awarded for their excellence. If you don't want to play eighteen holes, you can practice your putting, put in time at the one of the driving ranges, or sign up for a clinic to improve your overall game.

Boating enthusiasts will be glad to see there is a full service marina here. Sitting right on the Intracoastal, it is a safe haven for boats when the Atlantic gets choppy. When the weather is calm, you can be out on the ocean in a matter of minutes. The marina has more than a hundred wet slips to accommodate boats and dry stack storage for three hundred or so. After a day on the water you can enjoy the sunset, dine alfresco, and listen to live music at the marina restaurant and tiki bar.

Nature lovers will love watching the Great Blue Herons glide through the marshes every day. If you like to hike, you will have plenty of trails to choose from on the Intracoastal and inland. You could spend time hunting for the Venus Flytraps that call this area home. In the evening the Lakefront Amphitheater may be offering a concert or a fireworks display for residents and guests.

Fitness buffs will enjoy the classes available all the time as well as the saunas, indoor and outdoor pools, weight training and more. As a member you will have access to the four elegant clubs and all the amenities that go with them. One simple membership covers everything.

Once you have discovered Southport and St. James, you will want to make this area your home. Seniors who enjoy an active lifestyle will find more to do every day than they can possibly fit in. There is a reason it's been the best selling community on the North Carolina coast for twenty straight years.




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