Nature at its best

Winding River Plantation has been called “nature at its best” – an apt description for this environmentally responsible community located on the Atlantic Ocean near the historic fishing village of Southport, N.C.

Winding River may well be one of the coastal area’s last undiscovered treasures. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of coastal North Carolina, the seaside town of Southport was settled in 1792 and holds a colorful past. Its protected harbor was once a safe haven for pirates and continues to be home to oceangoing vessels today. This quaint waterfront town features antique shops, cafes, parks, historic sites, museums, galleries and gift shops. Southport also boasts the lowest crime rate in North Carolina and is one of the most popular areas for retirement. With winter highs averaging near 60 degrees and summer highs in the mid-80s, the area enjoys four mild, yet distinct seasons, perfect for all kinds of outdoor activities.

Winding River is less than a 30-minute drive from historic Wilmington, N.C., and North Myrtle Beach, S.C., which is home to several world-renowned golf courses. Proximity to these cities complements the small-town charm of the Southport area, giving Winding River the best of both worlds.

The private, gated neighborhood, ranked as one of the top 50 communities in the country, offers homes, homesites, condominiums, townhomes and patio homes.

The Carolina National Golf Club is the centerpiece of the community and showcases the first Fred Couples-designed course in the Carolinas. The 27-hole course is a participant in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, an elite group of only four other courses with this coveted designation in the state and only 109 nationwide. The community takes seriously its commitment to preservation of the environment. Carolina National has joined more than 100 other courses in planning environmentally responsible development, managing wildlife habitat, practicing water conservation and educating the community. The course recently received the Distinguished Merit Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America for Environmental Stewardship.

The Winding River lifestyle is laidback but is also packed with all the special amenities to be expected from a world-class development. In addition to the full service golf club, the gated community features a private clubhouse exclusively for property owners, including exercise facilities, tennis courts and swimming pool. Residents can enjoy the spacious river house on the Lockwood Folly River for group activities. Seaside, the private beach club offers private parking, restrooms, and an enclosed eat-in area for its members, as well as a swimming pool and community marina that is located adjacent to the River House. Proximity to the surrounding creeks, the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean are a fisherman’s dream, where trout, crabs, shrimp and clams are there for the taking and bigger challenges await offshore, including dozens of game fish, from Amberjacks to Yellowfins.

Winding River Plantation remains heavily wooded with magnolia, dogwood, bay, oak and pine trees. Miles of walking and biking trails offer invitations to stroll through the pristine Carolina landscape that has been carefully preserved. Winding River Plantation offers modern comforts, convenience and luxury that have been crafted in perfect harmony with the charms of coastal Carolina.

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