Porters Neck Plantation - Wilmington, NC

Porters Neck Plantation is a gated active lifestyle community in Wilmington, North Carolina, located about 25 minutes from downtown Wilmington and five minutes from the Atlantic Coast. This country club community consists of 834 single-family and attached homes. In addition to a low-maintenance lifestyle, residents can enjoy a world-class lineup of amenities, including a 15,000-square-foot clubhouse and exclusive golfing.

At Porters Neck Plantation, active adults looking for a country club lifestyle can and homes for sale in Wilmington, NC.

Porters Neck Plantation Amenities

Residents of Porters Neck Plantation have access to luxury amenities with the optional purchase of a membership to the Porters Neck Country Club. These amenities include a 15,000-square-foot clubhouse with a restaurant, bar, dining area, catering kitchen, golf pro shop, and multipurpose gathering spaces that host social events. The community’s state-of-the-art fitness center offers locker rooms, fitness studios, and upgraded equipment.

Outside, residents can enjoy the 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course designed by architect Tom Fazio. The three outdoor swimming pools include a junior Olympic-size lap pool, a spacious family-style pool, and a separate kiddie pool for visiting grandkids to enjoy. The pool area also offers an expansive patio with covered seating. The grounds of the community feature a Sports Center with eight lighted Har-Tru tennis courts and pickleball courts as well as parks, scenic lakes, and ponds to explore.

Porters Neck Plantation Homes & Real Estate

Construction of Porters Neck Plantation began in 1993 and the community currently consists of 834 single-family and attached homes. With a variety of floor plans to choose from, interested homebuyers can find the home style that best suits their needs and preferences.

The two-story attached homes range from 2,404 to 2,663 square feet, with three bedrooms and bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. These homes feature open layouts, spacious living rooms with fireplaces, kitchens with upgraded appliances, master bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and walk-in closets, and covered porches.

Across dozens of floor plans, the luxury single-family homes range from 1,994 to 3,508 square feet. These homes have two to four bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. Features in many homes include open-concept floor plans, spacious living rooms with fireplaces, gourmet kitchens with breakfast nooks, first-floor master suites with walk-in closets and en-suite bathrooms, and covered porches. Additional features in many homes include dens, guest suites, lofts, sunrooms, and bonus rooms.

Porters Neck Plantation Lifestyle

Residents enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle thanks to a homeowners’ association that takes care of all lawn care, landscaping, and common area maintenance. With more free time, homeowners at Porters Neck Plantation can enjoy spending time with family or pursuing new hobbies.

Members of the community can also enjoy the variety of social activities offered close to home, such as dinner dances, holiday celebrations, live entertainment, and trivia nights. Homeowners can stay physically active with activities such as fitness classes, golf tournaments, pickleball, and tennis.

Surrounding Area

Porters Neck Plantation is located in the city of Wilmington, about 12 miles from downtown and just a few miles from the Atlantic Coast. This location puts residents within easy reach of necessities and fun opportunities.

Residents of Porters Neck Plantation find themselves close to any daily conveniences they may need, including Food Lion, Fresh Market, Publix, Harris Teeter, ALDI, Target, Earth Fare, Walmart, and Costco. Pharmacy needs can be met at Walgreens and CVS.

Porters Neck Plantation is also close to multiple health care providers, including New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Dosher Memorial Hospital, Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, Wilmington VA Health Care Center, and Pender Memorial Hospital.

When residents are looking for entertainment or dining, they can travel along Market Street, which is home to several restaurants, bars, and shops. There are also a variety of attractions in the area, including the Museum of the Bizarre, Battleship North Carolina, Airlie Gardens, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, Thalian Hall, and Brooklyn Arts Center. Myrtle Beach, a popular oceanside vacation destination, is only an hour and a half away from Porters Neck Plantation.

Members of the community who want to get outside have multiple greenspaces and parks to choose from, including Ogden Park, Olsen Park, Smith Creek Park, Pages Creek Park Preserve, Abbey Nature Preserve, and Carolina Beach State Park. Some of the most popular nearby beaches include Wrightsville Beach, Topsail Beach, Kure Beach, and Freeman Park Beach.

Golfers will also find several courses to play, including Eagle Point Golf Club, Castle Bay Golf Course, Olde Point Golf Course, Belvedere Country Club, Country Club of Landfall, and Cape Fear National Golf Course at Brunswick Forest.

Those who want to visit nearby metropolitan areas are in luck, as they can drive about 25 minutes to downtown Wilmington, providing easy access to everything the city has to offer. For longer trips, Wilmington International Airport is also only about 25 minutes away.