This craftsman style charmer definitely will grab your attention! Located in the heart of James City with no city taxes, this beautiful open floor plan home greets you with a covered front porch and updated landscaping, perfect for morning in your rocking chair enjoying your coffee. The inviting foyer has built in storage and formal chair railing. Durable LVP flooring leads you to a bright well-appointed kitchen with a show stopping massive center island with pendant lighting, gorgeous granite countertops, an updated tile backsplash and bright white wood cabinets with soft close drawers. Stainless steel appliances and vent hood add the sparkle, plus a functional walk in pantry features an antique wooden farmhouse slide door. The spacious dining room will accommodate hosting for ten and holds an elegant touch with chair rail throughout. The large family room has vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting and a gorgeous gas log fireplace with granite hearth. This split bedroom plan also has two bedrooms on one side of the house featuring private access to their own bathrooms with a functional sliding pocket door. Comfort height vanities are in place for the taller guests and each bedroom features walk in closets for ''all the things.'' The spacious master bedroom has large windows overlooking a private backyard and will accommodate a king size bed plus room for a reading corner. The master bath is bright and open with a glass block window allowing light while still maintaining privacy, a walk-in shower with handheld shower head and dual vanity with tons of storage. The natural gas Rinnai hot water heater will provide the hottest of showers and walk in closet will accommodate all your stuff. The closed laundry room features functional storage and leads to the finished upstairs bonus room over the garage which is perfect for an office, playroom or extra living. The bonus room features the same durable LVP flooring and a separate mini split for efficient heat/cooling, vaulted ceilings, and custom lighting perfect for your dartboard and games. There is also an upstairs half bath for convenience. This property also features a spacious garage with built in shelving plus an extra-large driveway that will accommodate three full size cars. Built by current owner who was previously a builder, this home was custom showing attending to detail, functional use of space, furniture layout and energy efficiency, plus this home is already hard wired for a whole house generator. There is also attic storage with lighting. Enjoy summer evenings on the private screened in back porch, and the large concrete patio is perfect for hosting barbecues and entertaining. Call and schedule your showing today, this southern charmer won't last long! Home is on a step system, see attached brochure. Rose bush in backyard does not convey. Owner is a licensed NC Real Estate Broker on inactive status.