Another very special NEW HOME by J Cheek Builders in the AMENITY-RICH gated community of Seven Lakes West! This inspired design capitalizes on the VIEWS of 800-acre LAKE AUMAN, with a full second story covered balcony, and first story covered porch. Three sets of stained wooden double doors across each story open out to these expansive spaces and create an incredibly elegant and classic aesthetic. ESTIMATED COMPLETION is FEBRUARY 28TH 2025. 162 James Dr by the 'numbers' : 3360 heated square feet, 4 bedrooms - 2 on 1st floor, 2 of 2nd floor (master on main, 2nd en suite bedroom on main), 1 office on the 2nd floor, 2 car rear side load attached garage, 0.46 acre lot with water views, 2 living areas (one on each floor), 4 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, and 1 walk-in unfinished storage space on the 2nd floor. Built to last, quality features abound. A full gutter system, Trane XR heating and cooling units, a tankless water heater providing efficiency and endless hot water, Hardie plank siding with brick veneer foundation, long-lasting architectural shingles, Pella windows and Amarr garage doors. Crawlspace construction creates advantages for long term maintenance, kindness to your joints, and generally creating a strong foundation for your home. The covered porches and balcony all offer richly stained wooden tongue and groove ceilings. Inside, 10' ceilings on the main floor, a coffered ceiling in the master bedroom, recessed LED lighting, engineered hardwood floors, quartz countertops and so much more. Don't forget the kitchen - tile backsplash, under cabinet lighting, and J Cheek's to die for cabinetry that includes a custom vent hood over the built-in gas cooktop. Custom shelving in every closet, including the oversized pantry. Ceiling fans in all bedrooms, the office, and the living rooms. Zoned for West End Elementary, West Pine Middle, and Pinecrest High. 1 hour to Fort Liberty, 1 hour 20 minutes to RDU international airport, and less than 30 minutes from our award-winning FirstHeath Moore Regional Hospital, the Village of Pinehurst, and Southern Pines. Included in your HOA dues at Seven Lakes West are lake access for swimming, boating (including gas powered!) and fishing; a gorgeous outdoor pool, playground, and tennis courts. Beacon Ridge Golf & Country Club is also located inside the gates and offers many options for membership as well as daily play.