Step into this stunning Southern Plantation Home, where comfort and elegance blend seamlessly. The inviting wrap-around porch welcomes you, offering a perfect spot to relax and savor the afternoon breeze while rocking gently on the porch swings. Enter through a grand foyer, revealing a formal dining room to your left and the primary staircase to your right. Straight ahead, a breathtaking two-story Great Room boasts a striking stone fireplace. The creative grapevine-wrought iron gated wine closet provides a stylish space to securely store your prized collections. The kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring a six-burner stainless steel gas stove and oven, surrounded by abundant granite countertops. Gleaming solid hardwood floors run throughout the main living areas. The sunroom, encircled by windows, is ideal for year-round enjoyment, with stone floors and wood-paneled walls and ceilings, creating a unique indoor-outdoor ambiance. This home offers four spacious bedrooms with generous closets and three full bathrooms. The primary suite, located on the main level, has been thoughtfully updated with a luxurious tiled bathroom and a supersized walk-in whirlpool tub. Upstairs, a catwalk overlooks the Great Room and leads to two guest bedrooms and a full bath. Relax on the expansive 35 x 14 ft. backyard deck, adjacent to a private landscaped pond and nestled beside Carolina National's Ibis 8 Tee Box. Need privacy? The large Flex/Bonus Room above the garage is accessible via a rear staircase or through a secret attic passage. The oversized two-car garage includes TESLA charging stations and a workbench for all your tinkering needs. Modern upgrades include a 2020 Rinnai tankless gas water heater, dual-fuel HVAC for winter comfort, a 2021 roof, and a kitchen sink Culligan Reverse Osmosis water system. Don't miss your chance--schedule a tour today - Tomorrow may be too late. Resort-Style Community Amenities Life in Winding River means more than just a home--it's a vibrant lifestyle brimming with amenities. Enjoy the convenience of being just 40 minutes south of Wilmington and an hour north of Myrtle Beach airport, with quick access to the historic charm of Southport. Savor days at your private oceanfront Beach Club and pool on serene Holden Beach or set sail from one of two marinas--the Intracoastal Waterway or the ''River House'' Clubhouse on the Lockwood Folly River. For a unique adventure, travel by boat to your Beach Club and soak in the coastal breeze. Socialize with neighbors at the Property Owners Clubhouse and Event Center, or unwind at the Poolside Pavilion B.Y.O.B. bar, complete with picnic and grilling areas. Active lifestyles flourish with a 27-hole Audubon golf course designed by Fred Couples, a well-equipped fitness center, scenic walking trails, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce ball, and a community garden--perfect for planting roots and making new friends.