256 Saint James Avenue St Simons Island GA 31522 | 1635155

This stately and classic three-story stucco and stone, center hall colonial, designed and constructed in 2000 has been thoughtfully updated for 2022 living. It commands the corner of St James Avenue and Stiles Lane in Hamilton Landing, one of St. Simon&#39's Island&#39's premier and exclusive gated communities located at the south end of the island with easy access to the mainland. At almost 5500 square feet, this stunning home has all the room you need to live, work, and grow. The entrance to the home has a custom brick walkway lined with mature plantings. The portico with wrought iron and brass railings leads to a mahogany door with beveled glass sidelights that ushers you into the entry of the home, where you will find a formal living room with a gas fireplace and with a wall of built-in bookcases. Separated by the grand staircase, you will find the formal dining room, also with a gas fireplace. Adjacent to the formal living room and separated by double doors is the large family room with a custom built-in bar, gas fireplace and wine cooler. The family room is open to the remodeled kitchen with Sub Zero Refrigerator, GE appliances and a breakfast bar. A kettle/pot filler faucet is located over the gas range. Extensive cabinetry with beveled glass and custom lighting is located throughout the kitchen as is a large pantry for storage. Throughout the house there is custom molding and hardware. Take your morning coffee in the sunny breakfast room next to the kitchen, with custom built-in cabinetry including two desks perfect for homework and take in the views of the pool. A large solarium / music room is located next to the family room and has French doors to the rear garden with a Gunite pool surrounded by a beautiful brick patio. The first floor has ten-foot ceilings, eight-foot doors and windows with transoms. All windows have custom shutters. Granite flooring and Brazilian cherry floors are throughout. A powder room is located on the first-floor level. The second floor has the primary king-sized bedroom with a double-sided gas fireplace facing both the bedroom and bathroom. The spacious en suite bathroom has a large shower, jacuzzi, double vanity and two large walk-in closets. The additional bedrooms on this floor include a guest bedroom with en suite full bath, sunny nursery or home office, and an additional bedroom, also en suite. A large laundry room with new Samsung washer and dryer and linen closets is conveniently located on the second level. There is also a large cedar closet located on the second floor at the top of steps to the bonus room. The sunny and bright third floor houses an additional bedroom, playroom, and full bathroom, as well as multiple storage closets. Cleverly separated and located down the hallway from the primary bedroom wing is the 800 square foot bonus room, perfect for a guest suite, au pair apartment, home gym or that must­watch game. This room is also accessible via a separate back staircase adjacent to the three-car garage. No need to walk downstairs for refreshments' here you have your own dedicated kitchen/bar with beverage cooler, refrigerator, and microwave – as well as another full bathroom. The house has just undergone a complete transformation with new paint by Farrow and Ball, Scalamandre wallpaper, and wool berber carpeting in the bedrooms. Alarm system and keyless entry have been installed for convenience. This spectacular home checks all the boxes and more.