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Albemarle Plantation

Hertford, North Carolina Gated Golf Course Community
Hertford, North Carolina

A scenic Dan Maples signature golf course and a 166-slip deepwater marina highlight this gated waterfront community in the Albemarle Sound region of northeastern North Carolina. Choose from a selection of homes, townhomes and condos priced from $225,000 to $850,000; Lots from $30,000 to $200,000. Read More...

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Bear Lake Reserve

Tuckasegee, North Carolina Gated Golf Course Community
Tuckasegee, North Carolina

This lakefront mountain resort community features a Nicklaus Design golf course, a lake club with pools, restaurant and fitness center, tennis & pickleball courts, a 500-acre private lake, an outdoor events amphitheater, and miles of scenic hiking trails and fly fishing. Located along one of the last undeveloped lakes in Western North Carolina, near Cashiers. Craftsman-style cottages, custom homes, villas and mountain lodges are priced from the high $200,000s to $4 million; Lots priced from the low $100,000s to the high $500,000s. Read More...

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Blue Ridge Mountain Club

Boone, North Carolina Gated Community
Boone, North Carolina

Blue Ridge Mountain Club is located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway between Blowing Rock and Boone, NC. With elevations over 4,000 feet in areas, residents enjoy long-range views. Amenities include a trail network, ATV trails, and a community park and pavilion. Residents of the private mountain community also enjoy a restaurant, fitness facility/clubhouse, pool, great lawn, and more. Lots from $125,000 to $1.8 million; Cabins, Condos, and Custom Homes from $900,000 to $10 million. Read More...

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Brunswick Forest

Leland, North Carolina Private Golf Course Community
Leland, North Carolina

Located on North Carolina's Cape Fear coast, just minutes from historic Wilmington, Brunswick Forest offers a wide array of neighborhoods and lifestyles. Amenities include 18 holes of championship golf at Cape Fear National®, a Clubhouse, Town Creek River Launch, Fitness & Wellness Center, parks, natural areas and more than 100 miles of pathways linking residences and amenities. Lots priced from the $150,000 to $250,000; Townhomes, Cottages, Villas and Single-Family Homes priced from the upper $300,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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Carolina Colours

New Bern, North Carolina Private Golf Course Community
New Bern, North Carolina

This eastern North Carolina master-planned community is designed to accommodate a broad range of budgets and lifestyles, offering a mix of residential neighborhoods and housing options surrounding an established 18-hole golf course and other amenities. Homesites from $75,000 and homes from about $400,000. Read More...

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Carolina Gardens by Del Webb

Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina Private Community
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

This Wake County, North Carolina 55 plus community offers an active adult lifestyle with a 25,000-square-foot clubhouse, outdoor recreation, and quick access to the attractions of the Triangle region. Amenities include a fitness center, swimming pools, tennis & pickleball courts, bocce ball, walking trails, community gardens, and a dog park. Homes priced from the upper $300,000s. Read More...

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Carolina Overlook by Del Webb

Clayton, North Carolina Private Community
Clayton, North Carolina

Carolina Overlook by Del Webb is a 55+ active adult community in Clayton, North Carolina. The low-maintenance North Carolina retirement community in Johnston County is conveniently located within 30 minutes of the Triangle area, and includes amenities like a state-of-the-art clubhouse, onsite lake, pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness center, walking trails, and more. Floorplans ranging from 1,223 to 3,683 square feet with premium options start in the mid $300,000s. Read More...

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Carolina Riverside by Del Webb

Belmont, North Carolina Private Community
Belmont, North Carolina

Carolina Riverside by Del Webb is a 55+ active adult community in Belmont, North Carolina. The low-maintenance North Carolina retirement community is conveniently located within 30 minutes of Charlotte, and includes amenities like a state-of-the-art clubhouse, pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness center, walking trails, and more. Floorplans from renowned builder, Del Webb, range from 1,223 to 2,712 square feet with premium options start in the low $400,000s. Read More...

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Chestnut Mountain Farms

McGrady, North Carolina Gated Community
McGrady, North Carolina

Chestnut Mountain Farms is a private mountain community nestled just below the Blue Ridge Parkway, 14 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC. Private and gated, the community features a variety of home sites, from large, forested parcels with secluded natural beauty to smaller skyline lots with long range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the New River Valley. Hike, bike, or ride horses by mountain streams, picturesque overlooks and shaded glens, on the private trails. The community gazebo and pavilion are the ideal outdoor oasis for picnicking, star gazing, and warming up by the outdoor fire ring. Horse barns and pasture are allowed. Lots are priced from $12,900 to $79,900. Read More...

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Compass Pointe

Leland, North Carolina Gated Golf Course Community
Leland, North Carolina

Awarded the 2016 Bliss Award for “Best North Carolina Community of the Year,” Compass Pointe offers new homes, townhomes and lots for sale in a gated resort and retirement community near North Carolina's Cape Fear coast, with golf, tennis and other club amenities under development. Lots from $200,000+; Homes priced from the mid $500,000s to $1 million. Read More...

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Connestee Falls

Brevard, North Carolina Gated Golf Course Community
Brevard, North Carolina

For over four decades, Connestee Falls has offered scenic mountain real estate and single-family homes for sale in a gated Blue Ridge Mountain community with golf, tennis, lakes, waterfalls, hiking trails and other active lifestyle amenities. Homesites are priced from about $10,000 to $99,900; Single-family homes from $300,000 to $2 million. Read More...

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Cresswind Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina Private Community
Charlotte, North Carolina

This Charlotte, NC 55+ community is located away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but still within easy reach of Uptown attractions. Resort-style amenities include an 18,000-square-foot clubhouse, fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and walking & biking trails. Clubs and programs are offered for every hobby. NASCAR, golf, and mountains are easily accessible. Homes priced from the $400,000s to the $700,000s. Read More...

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Cresswind Wesley Chapel

Monroe, North Carolina Gated Community
Monroe, North Carolina

This master-planned active adult (55+) community in suburban Charlotte blends modern conveniences with a rural, small-town atmosphere. Forbes named the region one of the nation’s “Best Places to Retire,” citing its good climate, good air quality and no state income tax on Social Security. Residents will have convenient access to Uptown Charlotte, the airport, shopping, golf and more. Priced from the $400,000s to the $800,000s. Read More...

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Del Webb Mallory Creek

Leland, North Carolina Private Community
Leland, North Carolina

Del Webb at Mallory Creek in Leland, NC, is a 55+ active adult community blending tranquility and convenience, just 15 minutes from downtown Wilmington and 30 minutes from popular beaches. It offers resort-style amenities like a clubhouse, pools, a fitness center, pickleball courts, and a community garden. Residents enjoy a golf cart-friendly environment, walking trails, a dog park, and various clubs and activities. With nearly 800 new ranch homes and easy access to major highways, the NC community is perfect for an active, engaged retirement. Homes priced from the upper $300,000s. Read More...

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Flowers Plantation

Clayton, North Carolina Gated Community
Clayton, North Carolina

This 3,000-acre gated community is located just 20 minutes outside of North Carolina's Research Triangle. Along with quick access to the Triangle's renowned healthcare, shops, dining, and entertainment venues, this master-planned community offers a diverse selection of amenities, including a clubhouse, fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis, walking trails, and more. Homes and townhomes from the $300,000s to $1 million. Apartment rentals starting at $1,450/month.. Read More...

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GlenLaurel Preserve

Brevard, North Carolina Private Community
Brevard, North Carolina

GlenLaurel Preserve is a North Carolina mountain community in Brevard designed to foster an active lifestyle in a pristine unspoiled environment. Carved into the Blue Ridge Mountains, bordered by the Pisgah National Forest, and overlooking the French Broad River Valley, residents enjoy an array of outdoor recreation within the community and surrounding area. Fishing, hiking, and an expansive clubhouse highlight the community amenities with NC mountain villas and green certified homes ranging from the low $500,000s to $1.75 million. Lots from $65,000 to $245,000. Read More...

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Grandview Peaks

Nebo, North Carolina Gated Community
Nebo, North Carolina

Located about an hour from Asheville, this gated mountain community offers a choice of long-range views and gently sloping lots for sale in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Ready-to-build 1- to 10-acre lots are priced from $29,900 to $89,900; Log, Timber and Craftsman Style home/land packages priced from $200,000 to $500,000. Read More...

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Kenmure Country Club

Flat Rock, North Carolina Gated Golf Course Community
Flat Rock, North Carolina

Buyers seeking a year-round home, part-time mountain retreat or long-term retirement residence will find a varied selection of homes and homesites for sale at Kenmure— an established Blue Ridge Mountain country club community located 30 minutes from Asheville. Homesites ranging from half an acre to two acres are priced from $100,000 to $450,000, with condos, townhomes, villas and single-family homes priced from $350,000 to $2.5 million. Read More...

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Landfall

Wilmington, North Carolina Gated Golf Course Community
Wilmington, North Carolina

This established Wilmington, North Carolina country club community is situated just west of the Intracoastal Waterway, five minutes from Wrightsville Beach. A long list of amenities is topped by 45 holes of golf designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye. Lots are priced from about $400,000 to $2 million; Homes, Condos and Townhomes are priced from about $575,000 to $3.5 million. Read More...

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Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation

Leland, North Carolina Private Golf Course Community
Leland, North Carolina

This North Carolina gated golf community offers an active lifestyle just five minutes from historic downtown Wilmington. Amenities include 27 holes of championship golf, indoor and outdoor pools, a pro shop & restaurant, a brand-new fitness & wellness center, walking trails, and tennis courts. Lots priced from $100,000 to $200,000; Homes from the $400,000s to $700,000; Condos/Townhomes from $300,000 and up. Read More...

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Ocean Ridge Plantation Presented by ASAP Realty

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina Gated Golf Course Community
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

90 holes of championship golf, coastal living, and protected woodlands are defining features of this community located between Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC. Amenities include three clubhouses, a private beach club, tennis, racquetball, swimming, fitness, a nature park, and a community garden. Lots from the $14,000 to $250,000; Homes from $325,000 to over $800,000. Read More...

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Ole Plantation

Rutherfordton, North Carolina Gated Community
Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Ole Plantation is a private gated community in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just minutes from Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. Situated in the small town of Rutherfordton, the North Carolina community provides peace, privacy, and an abundance of nearby recreational activities for families, active adults, and retirees. Spacious 1-10 acre lots with long-range mountain views start in the low $30,000s. Homes priced from the mid $300,000s. Read More...

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Porters Neck Plantation

Wilmington, North Carolina Gated Golf Course Community
Wilmington, North Carolina

Located 4 miles from the scenic port city of Wilmington, North Carolina, Porters Neck Plantation encompasses 675 acres of coastland adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway. With a Tom Fazio 18-hole championship course, ranked “Number #1 on the North Carolina Coast” by Golf Digest, the community also offers tennis, swimming pools, a sports center, dining and social activities in a family-oriented atmosphere. Patio Homes, Custom and Resale Homes from the $500,000 to $990,000. Read More...

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River Bluffs

Wilmington, North Carolina Gated Community
Wilmington, North Carolina

This picturesque gated, waterfront marina community is located along the banks of the North East Cape Fear River. Amenities include Porches Cafe, a cardio fitness center, resort swimming pool, 188-slip marina, tennis & pickleball courts, nature trails & parks, plus a half-mile riverfront boardwalk. Downtown Wilmington with amazing restaurants and nightlife is a 10-minute drive via boat or car. Homesites priced from $100,000 and Townhomes/Homes priced from the upper $600,000s. Read More...

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Riverlights

Wilmington, North Carolina Private Community
Wilmington, North Carolina

This Wilmington, NC river-front coastal community is set along the Cape Fear River and is located less than 5 miles from historic downtown Wilmington and 12 miles from area beaches. The community features a 38-acre fresh water lake for non-motorized boats, miles of multi-use trails with a waterfront boardwalk, 8+ parks and open spaces, public day docks, a separate 55+ active adult community with private amenities, and the Marina Village community hub, which is home to local shopping, dining and more. Townhomes priced from the high $300,000s to the low $500,000s; Homes priced from the $400,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation

Shallotte, North Carolina Gated Golf Course Community
Shallotte, North Carolina

Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation is conveniently located close to three of the most pristine beaches on the east coast. Rivers Edge is known for its all-inclusive amenities and active lifestyle which includes an award-winning 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, River Hall Residence Club, 27-acre freshwater Palmer Lake, oceanfront beach club, walking & biking trails, and views of the Shallotte River and its tributaries. Water, golf, and nature view homesites, homes, and townhomes are available. Lots from $20,000 to $200,000; homes & townhomes from the $300,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure

Lake Lure, North Carolina Gated Golf Course Community
Lake Lure, North Carolina

This Blue Ridge Mountain gated mountain community offers championship golf courses, a variety of resort-style amenities, and vacation homes and rentals on Lake Lure. Members stay connected with the outdoors with hiking & biking trails, water recreation on the lake, fishing, and a white sand beach. Lots priced from $5,000 to $150,000; condos from $40,000 to $250,000; homes and townhomes from $200,000 to $1 million. Read More...

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Ryan Homes at Lakes at Riverbend

Navassa, North Carolina Private Community
Navassa, North Carolina

Ryan Homes at Lakes at Riverbend is a North Carolina community near Wilmington and the Cape Fear River in Navassa, NC. Its convenient location, low-maintenance homes, and resort-style amenities make the community perfect for families, active adults, and retirees. Amenities include a 5,000 square foot clubhouse with a fitness center and adjacent beach entry swimming pool, gathering area with fire pit, three pickleball courts, bocce court, play lawn, and walking trails. Townhomes priced from the high $200,000s. Homes priced from the mid $300,000s. Read More...

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Sea Trail Plantation

Sunset Beach, North Carolina Private Golf Course Community
Sunset Beach, North Carolina

This golf and resort community offers the best in coastal living, along with championship golf courses, resort-style amenities, and a wide variety of homes. Recreational offerings include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, walking & biking trails, tennis & pickleball courts, fishing ponds, and weekly activities for all interests. Myrtle Beach's Grand Strand is just 30 minutes away. Lots priced from $30,000 to $150,000; condos from $99,000 to $249,000; townhomes from $129,000 to $299,000; homes from $209,000 to $649,000. Read More...

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Seawatch at Sunset Harbor

Bolivia, North Carolina Gated Community
Bolivia, North Carolina

Nestled between Oak Island and Holden Beach, Seawatch at Sunset Harbor® offers a peaceful, coastal lifestyle with preserved green spaces and oversized homesites. This hidden gem combines custom-built homes reminiscent of Southport’s architecture with the boating and fishing charm of Sunset Harbor. Access to the Intracoastal Waterway is via the Sunset Harbor’s community boat launch. With a community gathering place, crabbing pier, and scenic nature trails, Seawatch is perfect for those seeking a peaceful, low-key lifestyle along North Carolina’s coast. Lots priced from $15,000; Homes priced from $500,000. Read More...

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St. James Plantation

Southport, North Carolina Gated Golf Course Community
Southport, North Carolina

Located on the Intracoastal Waterway, along the North Carolina coast near Wilmington and Southport, St. James Plantation offers numerous amenities: four championship Audubon-Certified golf courses, private beach club, full-service marina village, tennis courts, swimming pools, fitness centers, waterfront park, over 15 miles of walking and biking trails and 500 acres of nature preserves. Lots priced from $200,000+; Condos and Townhomes from the $350,000+; Homes from $600,000 to over $1 million+. Read More...

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Sunset Reach

Castle Hayne, North Carolina Gated Community
Castle Hayne, North Carolina

Just 5 miles north of downtown Wilmington on the east bank of the Northeast Cape Fear River, Sunset Reach is a new riverfront community in Castle Hayne, NC. Amenities in the gated North Carolina boating community will include a marina with boat slips, onsite 12-acre lake, a clubhouse and lakeside pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, walking trails, and a riverfront boardwalk and gazebo. Close to beaches, golf, dining, shopping, and attractions, buyers can choose from a variety of lots, single-family homes, and townhomes available in several unique floorplans. Lots starting in the mid $100,000s; townhomes/homes priced from the high $500,000s. Read More...

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The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

Leland, North Carolina Gated Community
Leland, North Carolina

Only 15 minutes from Wilmington, this gated waterfront community offers the convenience of living near an appealing small city, combined with easy access to exceptional boating, fishing, beaches and golf along North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast. Featured amenities include a lakeside clubhouse and a private beach club; amenities include a private marina and waterfront park. Homesites priced from the high $100,000s. Homes from the $700,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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The Cliffs at Walnut Cove

Arden, North Carolina Gated Golf Course Community
Arden, North Carolina

Bordered by the Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway, The Cliffs at Walnut Cove rests on 1,600 acres of dense forests, rolling meadows and clear streams. Membership provides access to over $150 million in completed amenities at all seven Cliffs Communities, including seven championship golf courses with designs by Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio and Gary Player. Homes priced from $1,325,000 to $6 million; Lots from the $200,000s to $1.8 million. Read More...

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The Coves Mountain River Club

Lenoir, North Carolina Gated Community
Lenoir, North Carolina

Breathe in the mountain air, and savor the wildflowers; you’ve found your new home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Welcome to The Coves Mountain River Club, a 3,200-acre gated community on the Johns River. Private trails wind past sparkling streams and mountain overlooks. Gardens, picnic pavilions, kayak access points, equestrian facilities, and more await. End the day with a glorious sunset at the ridgetop clubhouse. Home sites from $39,900 - $139,900. Cabins, Cottages, and Traditional Homes are available. Read More...

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The Hamlet by Simple Life

Flat Rock, North Carolina Gated Community
Flat Rock, North Carolina

Just 15 minutes from historic downtown Hendersonville, NC, and 30 minutes to Asheville, NC, this charming North Carolina cottage home community sits at the base of The Blue Ridge Mountains, with homesites sprinkled throughout scenic wetlands. Offering all-inclusive low-maintenance living, the active adult North Carolina community provides exclusive private amenities for residents. Cottage homes with distinct mountain-rustic designs are priced from the $160,000s to the $200,000s. Read More...

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The Sanctuary at Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach, North Carolina Private Community
Sunset Beach, North Carolina

The Sanctuary at Sunset Beach is a picturesque low-maintenance master-planned community located in the charming town of Sunset Beach, NC. The coastal North Carolina community is just minutes from the beach, with amenities including a resort-style pool, coastal clubhouse, fitness center, cabanas, outdoor fireplace, grilling stations, outdoor lounge area, golf cart parking, and miles of sidewalks and walking paths. Homebuyers can choose from premium North Carolina real estate in a variety of customizable floorplans with homes starting in the low $400,000s.. Read More...

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The Settlement at Thomas Divide

Bryson City, North Carolina Private Community
Bryson City, North Carolina

This mountain community of Western Carolina borders the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is just 10 minutes from downtown Bryson City. Amenities include a community center with lodging, equestrian facilities, and trails for walking, biking, and horseback riding. Residents also have easy access to more than 500 miles of trails, trout fishing streams, whitewater rafting, boating, and more. Lots priced from $68,500 to $395,000; Cabin priced at $549,000. Read More...

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Trilogy® Lake Norman

Denver, North Carolina Gated Community
Denver, North Carolina

Trilogy® Lake Norman is a new gated and master-planned 55+ retirement community about half an hour northwest of downtown Charlotte. The community will combine resort-like social and recreational amenities with a selection of new homes for sale near Lake Norman and Interstate 77. Homes are priced from the $400,000s to the $600,000s. Read More...

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Waterford of the Carolinas

Wilmington, North Carolina Gated Community
Wilmington, North Carolina

Located along the Cape Fear River in North Carolina, Waterford of the Carolinas offers the best of coastal and city living. Resort-style amenities coupled with immediate access to downtown Historic Wilmington and Atlantic beaches give residents ample room to relax and explore. Most of the homes and lots are lakefront or offer water views. Lots priced from $59,900 to $269,900; Homes from $239,900 to $499,900. Read More...

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Winding River Plantation

Bolivia, North Carolina Gated Golf Course Community
Bolivia, North Carolina

This award winning master-planned community offers a waterfront club lifestyle with a 27-hole Fred Couples Signature Golf Course, tennis, swimming, deep water marina for boating and fishing, and more. The community is just 30 minutes from Wilmington, NC and one hour from Myrtle Beach, SC. Lots priced from $12,000 to $300,000; Homes, Townhomes, Villas & Condos priced from $100,000 to $1 million. Read More...

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