Experience exceptional waterfront living in this custom-designed home, perfectly positioned on one of Winding River Plantation's most coveted homesites with panoramic pond and golf course views. Designed to maximize its breathtaking setting, sunlight pours through soaring 20+ foot ceilings and a spectacular wall of windows, creating a bright, inviting atmosphere throughout the home. The great room, dining room, sunroom, primary suite, and an upstairs guest bedroom all enjoy peaceful water views, offering a tranquil backdrop for everyday living. Meticulously maintained and extensively updated, this residence offers timeless architecture with modern peace of mind. Recent improvements include a NEW Roof (2026), NEW Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring throughout the main level (2026), NEW Bosch Double Ovens (2026), NEW Dehumidifier (2026), NEW HVAC System (2023), and NEW Water Heater (2023). Rich architectural details include extensive custom millwork, built-in cabinetry, and two fireplaces, including a stunning double-sided fireplace shared between the formal dining room and breakfast area. The spacious great room is centered around a beautiful fireplace with custom built-ins, while the gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream featuring abundant cabinetry, generous prep space, and the rare convenience of two dishwashers. Just beyond, the spectacular sunroom is wrapped in windows, providing uninterrupted views of the pond, golf course, and professionally landscaped grounds. Step outside to enjoy peaceful mornings with coffee, afternoons watching golfers in the distance, or evenings entertaining while surrounded by the beauty of coastal North Carolina. Beyond its exceptional design, this property offers outstanding investment potential. Winding River Plantation permits both short-term and long-term rentals, making this home an excellent opportunity for investors seeking vacation rental income, golf retreat buyers, snowbirds looking for seasonal ownership, or those wanting a second home that can generate revenue when not in use. Residents enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle with championship golf, a clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style pool, tennis and pickleball courts, walking and biking trails, marina, river house, boat launch, day slips, and one of the community's most coveted amenities--a private oceanfront beach club on Holden Beach with exclusive beach access. Whether you're searching for a luxurious primary residence, an elegant coastal retreat, or an income-producing investment property, this extraordinary waterfront home offers the perfect combination of breathtaking views, exceptional updates, resort-style amenities, and remarkable investment flexibility in one of coastal North Carolina's premier-gated communities.