The Pinnacle of Walnut Cove Mountain Living

The Cliffs at Walnut Cove has released its newest homesites at Southridge, a collection of premier-view parcels set near the highest ground in the community. Framed by rock outcroppings and a canopy of mature hardwoods, each homesite looks out over the Blue Ridge Mountains, the French Broad River, and downtown Asheville below, a rare opportunity to build above the rest of Walnut Cove rather than within it. 

Homesite at a Glance 

• Acreage: 0.75 to 3.12 acres
• Elevation: 2,600 to 2,900 feet
• Views: Blue Ridge Mountains, the French Broad River, downtown Asheville 
• Setting: Rock outcroppings and mature hardwood canopy
• Build path: The Cliffs Preferred Builder Program

The View From the Top 

Elevation is what sets Southridge apart. At 2,600 to 2,900 feet, these homesites sit high enough to look out over the mountains rolling toward the horizon rather than up at them, with the French Broad River tracing the valley floor and Asheville’s skyline visible in the distance. The largest parcels run past three acres, enough room for a homesite that treats the view as the starting point rather than an afterthought. That same hardwood canopy framing each homesite also means Southridge catches color early each fall, the elevation putting it among the first parts of Walnut Cove to turn.

Life at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove 

Southridge sits within a community built for daily use, not just weekend visits. Miles of hiking and cycling trails connect to the Blue Ridge Parkway, a wellness center anchors the active side of the club, and a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course runs through the property, the kind of course that earns an appetite worth bringing back to The Tavern. Walnut Cove is also home to the Biltmore Championship Asheville, the PGA Tour’s return to the area after more than eighty years away, a marker of the caliber of golf the community was built around. 

Club Membership at The Cliffs

A homesite at Southridge includes access to one of two membership types, and both extend well beyond Walnut Cove’s borders. Active Membership covers wellness centers, racquet sports, clubhouses, and dining, along with resort-style amenities, pools, pickleball, tennis, trails, and equestrian offerings across all seven communities. Golf Membership includes everything in Active, plus access to seven nationally ranked golf courses, expanded practice facilities, 14-day advance tee times, and invitations to member golf events at Walnut Cove. Either way, membership makes Southridge an entry point to six more communities, not just one.

Minutes From Asheville 

Part of what makes Walnut Cove so sought-after is what sits right outside it. Downtown Asheville is a short drive from the gates, home to the Biltmore Estate, a dining scene that includes Cúrate Bar de Tapas, recommended by the Michelin Guide, and the kind of evening out that most mountain communities can’t offer without a longer trip. Southridge homeowners get the elevation and privacy of the mountaintop with the city close enough to reach on a whim.

Building at Southridge 

Because Southridge is a homesite release, building comes next, and The Cliffs Preferred Builder Program is built for exactly that. Every builder in the program has been vetted for craftsmanship and a proven track record, and each works alongside The Cliffs Architectural Review Board to keep new homes in step with the community’s standards, backed by a two-year builder’s warranty. Choosing a Preferred Builder means partnering with a firm that already knows how to build well on Walnut Cove’s terrain, not just build well in general.

The Cliffs Real Estate 

Homesites at Southridge are part of The Cliffs’ new releases, and given the elevation and views on offer here, interest is worth expressing early. The Cliffs sales team, Cliffs Realty, can walk through what’s currently available and how a Preferred Builder fits into the timeline from homesite to finished home. Cliffs Realty provides that same guidance across all seven communities, from Walnut Cove’s mountaintop homesites to the shores of Lake Keowee.