Welcome to Alegría which means Joy—a stunning Southern-style home designed by William Poole and masterfully crafted by builder Frank Lewis. Ideally positioned on the 11th fairway of the Founders Golf Course, this custom home is oriented north to south, allowing natural light to pour through large, elegant windows. The sweeping front porch invites you into a beautifully maintained interior featuring hardwood floors throughout and a freshly painted palette completed in 2024. The main floor offers a spacious primary bedroom suite, formal dining room, and living room adorned with new custom built-in bookcases and mantle adjacent to a library-style sitting room. The newly updated kitchen and breakfast nook bask in serene backyard and golf course views, perfectly blending indoor comfort with outdoor splendor. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, multiple storage closets, and a newly remodeled bonus/flex room that adds versatile living space. Recent upgrades include new quartz countertops and a refrigerator (2025), a fully renovated bonus room (2024), and a refurbished deck that beckons for evening relaxation. A new dehumidifier and vapor barrier offer modern comfort and efficiency beneath the surface. Every detail of Alegría has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully enhanced, creating a warm, sun-filled sanctuary that lives up to its name. Move-in ready, close to St. James Marina and waiting for you to make it your own, this is the perfect place to call home! St. James is a picturesque waterfront community on the Intracoastal Waterway, neighboring the historic fishing village of Southport and the beautiful beaches of Oak Island. Community features: St. James boasts four golf courses, 81 holes right in your neighborhood, with 4 distinct clubhouses, 3 fitness centers, tennis and pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor pools, parks, kayak launch, a full-service Marina with 475 boat slips, The Apothecary of St. James full-service Pharmacy, Beacon 315 Restaurant and Amphitheater. Nature enthusiasts will love the 36+ miles of biking and walking trails that wind through scenic ponds and the Intracoastal Waterway. St. James has it all. Residents relax at the private beach club on Oak Island, with stunning views, a seaside pool, showers, picnic area, and private parking. Start your new lifestyle at St. James Plantation today!