Welcome to carefree condo living with the feeling of a private single-family home. Considered one of the best residences in Clear Water Place at Winding River Plantation, this unique end unit is located on the quiet golf-course side of the community and overlooks Carolina National Fred Couples' Egret 9 and a backyard pond. It is one of only eight ground-floor units with no one living above. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers 1,235 square feet of low-maintenance living with a compelling appeal and is well suited as a primary residence, second home, or investment rental. This residence features a quiet primary main floor bedroom with backyard pond views that feels peaceful and privately exclusive. A screened-in side-yard porch is where you might start the day with coffee, awakening songbirds, relax with a favorite book in the afternoon, or enjoy an evening beverage as the sounds of frogs and crickets fill the air. Interior improvements include luxury vinyl flooring throughout primary spaces, removal of the popcorn ceilings, cleverly designed primary bathroom has separated the water closet that allows visiting guests convenient access to a half-bath area while preserving the privacy of the primary bathroom. The HVAC system was replaced in 2021. Updated engineered quartz kitchen counters and stainless-steel appliances, redesigned kitchen cabinetry to include pantry. Condo is being sold unfurnished, but will include kitchen built in appliances, refrigerator, washer and dryer that all will convey. Winding River offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle approximately 40 minutes south of Wilmington, one hour north of Myrtle Beach, and just minutes from the historic seaport town of Southport. Residents enjoy a private oceanfront beach club with a pool on peaceful Holden Beach. Boaters have access to two marinas-one on the Intracoastal Waterway and another at the River House clubhouse on the Lockwood Folly River-making it possible to travel to the beach club by boat. Community amenities also include the Property Owners' Clubhouse and Event Center, a poolside pavilion with a BYOB bar, picnic and grilling areas, a fitness center, walking trails, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, and a community garden. Golfers can enjoy Carolina National, a 27-hole Fred Couples-designed Audubon course. With a full calendar of activities and welcoming neighbors, Winding River may be the area's best-kept secret. Come experience the community and start living your coastal dream.