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Finding the perfect home takes a little more effort these days, with a market that’s long on demand but short on supply. We’ve checked in with some area Realtors about their current favorite listings and have found some gorgeous properties – all within The Island Club at Retreat, on St. Simons Island, and all with access to recreational amenities such as golf and tennis in addition to being right in the heart of the Golden Isles.

Joe Wills, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Hodnett Cooper Real Estate

What’s not to love?

108 Westchester is a knockout with its iconic Colonial architectural elements and symmetry. Keep your interiors looking clean and minimalistic with loads of storage space and walk-in access closets on the ground level as well as upstairs. It features a living room with masonry fireplace, a formal dining room and gleaming oak floors throughout. The home has four bedrooms, including main suites both upstairs and downstairs. This stately brick Colonial has all the elements anyone would love to have in a home, as well as proximity to shopping, recreation and dining.

Who’s the perfect fit? If you enjoy nature - the big sliding doors with floor-to-ceiling windows and a lush, manicured garden - this home screams for the love and attention of someone with green thumbs. Located on South Island - this gem is hidden away from the holiday rush but accessible enough to enjoy the beach. If you’re someone who appreciates classic style and a stately traditional home with oak floors throughout - this beauty is for you. 

What sets this home apart?

The biggest draw for this house is its spaciousness, the beautifully landscaped outdoor space, the sunroom and the tailored finishes throughout the home.

Marcia + Rick Irwin, Signature Properties Group

What’s not to love?

221 Medinah, is also in The Island Club at Retreat, which features beautiful executive homes with large lots and abundant privacy. This three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home features a tabby exterior and overlooks the 11th fairway of the Sea Island Retreat Golf Course.

Who’s the perfect fit?

Possibly a mature couple that enjoys privacy and outdoors activities like golf and gardening, not to mention all that St. Simons has to offer. This house has all the bells and whistles – gourmet kitchen appliances, custom cabinetry, Brazilian hardwood and Travertine floors, and more. The owner’s suite is on the main level, as are two other bedrooms, and a possible fourth bedroom exists in the bonus space above the garage. The house also features both formal and informal dining spaces, making it ideal for entertaining and family gatherings.

What sets this home apart?

The family room, with its fireplace and pecky cypress ceiling, which leads to a wonderful private patio with a gazebo roof, fireplace and views of the garden and golf course. Another patio, and a water feature round out the home’s exterior amenities.

158 Saint Andrews St. Simons Island

Teri Moore, Georgia Coast Realty

What’s not to love?

158 Saint Andrews, in the Island Club at Retreat, is a favorite because of all it has to offer. This recently remodeled five bedroom, four bathroom ranch-style home features top-of-the-line appliances and finishes, including birch cabinetry and Travertine floors, and amenities including an outdoor shower, which is ideal for those who live an active lifestyle.

Who’s the perfect fit?

The perfect buyer for this home, Moore said, is someone who enjoys living on the southern end of the island in a gated community with the option of joining the golf club. The Island Club at Retreat is a great neighborhood for people who enjoy golf, tennis and other outdoor recreational activities within a club environment.

What sets this home apart?

The striking sunroom, the spaciousness of the house, a beautifully landscaped and very private outdoor space and the tailored finishes throughout. Although there is not currently a pool, the large yard has plenty of room.