5099 Fernwood Dr, Southport, NC, 28461

Beautiful and spacious home (2415 sq. ft.) with lots of Southern charm located in Harbor Oaks - one of the prettiest neighborhoods in Southport! From the inviting front porch to a warm and open living and dining room combination with fireplace, this beautiful home design by Moser Design Group of Beaufort, SC, built by Jim Stevens, is steeped in classic Southern comfort. Enjoy gatherings around the kitchen island, hang out in the living room, or settle into the bonus room on the second floor which would make a great den, movie room, office - so many possibilities. With 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, this home is both spacious and gracious and blends seamlessly with homes of a bygone era. The owners suite with heated bathroom flooring is at the rear of the home with a utility room nearby for convenience. Two more bedrooms with a bath between are also downstairs and a 4th bedroom with full bath is on the second floor. There is also a 'Safe Room' in the primary bedroom for use in case of a severe hurricane or tornado. If you like porches, they are everywhere - a welcoming front porch, a side porch, as well as a screened back porch - each to enjoy outside living under the canopy of oak trees. At the end of the long driveway is a detached 2-car garage with an extra bay to be used as a workshop area or golf cart parking and there is a second floor open attic area that could be converted into an apartment, personal gym, conditioned storage etc. A potting shed - perfect for your gardening enjoyment can be found in the all seasons garden in the fenced back yard. For ease of keeping the yard and greenery lush, the irrigation system is connected to a well. As a bonus, there is a full-house generator. This home has it all and is conveniently located for easy access to downtown Historic Southport for all that the town has to offer as well as having easy access to area beaches.