William Barber, Inc. Custom Home Builder/Designer specializes in designing and building custom homes in gated and waterfront communities, and along countryside estates from Baldhead Island, NC, to Pawley's Island, SC.   Please take a moment to visit the web sites of some of these fine communities and properties.

Saint James Plantation - Southport, NC

The Good Life has an Address. Located just outside the historic fishing village of Southport, North Carolina, you’ll find St. James Plantation. Rich in atmosphere and tradition, it’s a coastal community defined by tidal creeks and salt marshes that teem with shore birds and wildlife.

The natural beauty of The Plantation is enhanced by the top-notch amenities. Four signature golf courses, a private beach club, a multitude of social and service clubs, state-of-the-art fitness facilities and a picturesque Marina on the Intercoastal Waterway. It’s all here and it’s waiting for you.

Devaun Park - Calabash, NC

To a residential neighborhood where leisurely strolls along tree-lined sidewalks and chats on the front porch with Passersbys are the norm, not the exception. Add soft breezes blowing off the Intracoastal Waterway through a blanket of mature oaks, pristine natural lakes, a riverfront park with stunning views and a centrally located Village Square.

This is Devaun Park, a Traditional Neighborhood Design community in an ideal setting along the Calabash River near the Atlantic Ocean. Located in Calabash, NC, Devaun Park offers a serene alternative for those interested in coastal North Carolina real estate.

Neighborhood Design (TND) elements which prioritize the human habitat by defining streetscapes, providing a variety of housing and building types woven among a fabric of meaningful neighborhood park spaces that result in the preservation and enhancement of the land and its natural features.

Thistle - Sunset Beach, NC

Drawing upon the history and philosophy of the ancient Thistle Golf Club of Leith, Thistle Golf Club of Sunset Beach was conceived to embrace a similar passion and respect for the game of golf and those who play it.

Tucked amid the fairways and greens of one of the most highly regarded golf courses on the Carolina Coast is a master-planned community that offers an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy golf living at its finest.

While most golf communities frequently encompass upwards of 600 homes per eighteen holes, at Thistle we have opted for a low-density community with only 145 custom homes overlooking 27 holes of golf. Ranging in size, each custom home site is strategically oriented to provide unobstructed views of lakes, fairways and protected nature areas. Thistle is a gated community where residents enjoy peace of mind, along with the convenience of shopping, dining and some of the nation’s most beautiful beaches.

Woodsong - Shallotte, NC

Responding to the unspoken need for casual interaction with people and nature, and providing privacy without isolation is what really distinguishes us. Woodsong is a traditional walking neighborhood designed for tending the basic rites of life. It has a range of civic space and natural areas and contains a variety of living choices. Socializing, working, shopping and recreation are within walking/biking distance or a short car trip and therefore close enough to use routinely, on the spur of the moment.

Winding River Plantation - Southport, NC

Winding River Plantation may well be one of coastal North Carolina's last undiscovered treasures. Located in charming Southport, NC, this environmentally responsible community is close to historic Wilmington, NC and renowned Myrtle Beach golf. Speaking of golf, Winding River is proud of our own Carolina National Golf Club, with the first course designed by Fred Couples in the Carolinas. Choose from our beautiful golf, marsh, wooded, nature preserve and riverfront homesites... or opt for easy living in a luxury condominium or custom home. Our residents love the laid-back Winding River lifestyle and so will you.

Ocean Ridge Plantation - Sunset Beach, NC

Perfectly situated between the historic charm of Wilmington, North Carolina and entertaining allure of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina South Carolina, Ocean Ridge offers exquisitely designed homes, award winning golf links, and an ever expanding list of world-class amenities.

Golf is the centerpiece of the Ocean Ridge life style. The Big Cats of Ocean Ridge will soon boast 90 holes of some of the most beautiful and inspiring golf on the east coast. Lion's Paw, Panther's Run, Tiger's Eye and Leopard's Chase opening in the fall of 2006 and the forthcoming Jaguar's Lair, slated to open in late 2009, offer world-class golfing in a superb country club setting

Seawatch - Sunset Harbor, NC

Along the North Carolina coast lies a magnificent waterfront community, Sea Watch at Sunset Harbor. The land is rich in history and its natural beauty has been preserved, leaving protected forests, gently sloping landscapes, and tranquil winding creeks. Seawatch is surrounded by idyllic island beaches and miles of Intercoastal Waterway, providing an array of coastal amenities. With captivating views, an ideal location, and timeless architecture, this unique community will be distinguished as one of the most desirable places to live.

Mill Creek Cove - Sunset Harbor, NC

Tucked away on a secluded marsh front sylvan, Mill Creek Cove is an exclusive creek front home community with endless water views and quiet marshlands that create the backdrop for one of the most beautiful properties in the coastal Carolinas. Rich southern style and an exceptional quality of life define 292 beautiful homesites nestled amongst whistling pines and old oak trees. Enjoy leisurely strolls along the wooded nature trails and soft breezes blowing off of the nearby creek or appreciate end less chats on the front porch with a friendly passerby.

Rivers Edge Golf Club and Plantation - Shallotte, NC

Embracing North Carolina's pristine crystal coast, Rivers Edge Golf Club and Plantation is located on the banks of the Shallotte River, perfectly situated between historic Wilmington, North Carolina and exciting Myrtle Beach, South Carolina . Surrounded by water and divided by a large freshwater lake, Rivers Edge was thoughtfully designed to incorporate the captivating scenery and natural attributes that make this master planned community one of distinction. From the most sought-after location and reputable developer to the coastal architecture and world-class amenities, Rivers Edge offers its members the treasured coastal life style.

SeaScape at Holden Plantation - Holden Beach, NC

SeaScape at Holden Plantation on the intracoastal waterway at Holden Beach has been planned to include a variety of home designs reminiscent of historic Charleston, New Orleans, and the Low Country of the South. Each neighborhood created within SeaScape will have its own distinct characteristics and charm that is influenced by its preserved, surrounding environment. Never before has there been a setting so completely breathtaking, so unique, and so perfect for you to build the coastal Carolina home of your dreams.

At SeaScape, you'll enjoy miles of walking and biking trails, quiet conservation & recreation areas, a private beach club and direct ocean access from our private marina through the adjoining inlet.

Lockwood Folly - Supply, NC

Back in the 1980’s, revered golf course architect, Willard Byrd, carved out his masterpiece among moss-covered live oaks and stately pines. Situated along the Lockwood Folly River, Intra-Coastal Waterway, and Atlantic Ocean, his design of the Lockwood Folly Golf Course perfectly integrates nature and golf. The Club’s unique location creates a “one-of-a-kind” waterfront community. When combined with the superb 4-Star rated golf course, a truly unique North Carolina community emerges. Lockwood Folly, set amid massive oaks, tall pines, quiet ponds, and abundant wild life represents a very special place to live, relax, play and enjoy life’s hard earned pleasures.

Ocean Isle Palms - Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Welcome to Ocean Isle Palms. North Carolina's newest Carolina coastal community. the new Ocean Isle Beach! Perfectly located on the southeastern North Carolina coast. Ocean Isle Palms® offers you a collection of wooded, water view, and lakefront homesites accented by island inspired streetscapes, swaying palms, and warm Atlantic breezes. Our signature series of homes reflect southern charm and a Caribbean flair, all tailored to meet your need for a seasonal or retirement home.

Homesites include water front Lake Front , Pond Front, and Nature Proposed amenities: Beach access less than 2 miles away Clubhouse with 5 acre recreational pond for kayaking, canoeing and fishing. Network of walking and biking trails. Community center: indoor & outdoor pools, sauna, Jacuzzi, lending library, meeting rooms, exercise facility, tennis courts & more.

Sea Trail - Sunset Beach, NC

Located midway between historic Wilmington, NC, and the resort city of Myrtle Beach, SC, Sea Trail covers more than 2,000 acres of winding creeks and densely wooded lots, and features three renowned championship golf courses; located only five minutes away from the barrier island oceanfront beaches at Sunset Beach.

Sea Trail Resort in Sunset Beach, NC offers great Myrtle Beach area Golf Courses, beautiful vacation villas for that special North Carolina vacation package, a Golf Resort to die for and a superb North Carolina Meeting Facility and Convention Center. Sea Trail is quietly tucked away on the coast of North Carolina in Sunset Beach. Here you will find three Myrtle Beach area championship signature golf courses designed by Rees Jones, Willard Byrd and Dan Maples.

Crow Creek - Calabash, NC

Crow Creek enjoys the mild climate of the southern portion of the East Coast. It lies near the famed stretch known as the Grand Strand, a place where dazzling entertainment and shopping exist close by placid seaside fishing villages and unspoiled natural beaches. Nestled between Myrtle Beach, SC & Wilmington, NC all of the cultural, entertainment, & shopping activities are at your fingertips.

Since Opening in February 2000, Crow Creek Golf Club has become one of the most popular destinations for golfers visiting the Myrtle Beach area. Created by architect Rick Robbins, a former Jack Nicklaus design associate, Crow Creek Golf Club is a scenic layout set on developer Jerry McLamb's 500-acre family homestead.