The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
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Long-range Blue Ridge views from the rear decks, outdoor living spaces and main living areas.
Arden · Asheville, North Carolina
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
Asheville's private, gated golf community: a Jack Nicklaus Signature course, Blue Ridge views and an 18,000 sq ft wellness center, 20 minutes from downtown.
- Location
- Arden · South Asheville, NC
- Golf
- Jack Nicklaus Signature · Par 71
- Elevation
- Up to 2,800 ft
- Airport
- ≈10 min to AVL
- Downtown
- ≈20 min to Asheville
The Community
Mountain Living, Minutes from Asheville
Set in a lush valley bordered by Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway, The Cliffs at Walnut Cove pairs gated privacy with quick access to downtown Asheville, Biltmore Park and Asheville Regional Airport.
Homes range from golf-side townhomes to estate residences on wooded acreage, with homesites for custom builds. Walnut Cove is one of seven Cliffs club communities in the Carolinas, and among the most active in new releases.
Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf
“Playing through a national forest”
Opened in 2005, the par-71 course follows former farmland and crosses mountain streams. It debuted in the 2005 BMW Charity Pro-Am on the Nationwide (now Korn Ferry) Tour, and in September 2026 it hosted the PGA Tour's first Biltmore Championship Asheville.
2005
Opened
71
Par
119–148
Slope
Club Life
Amenities & Clubhouse
Wellness Center
18,000 sq ft with indoor lap pool, outdoor pool, fitness, group exercise, spa and tennis.
The Club Village
Tudor-style Turnhouse and Tavern, named the country's best new clubhouse by Golf Digest on opening.
Tavern Beer Garden
Open-air gathering spot with live music and locally inspired food.
Trails & Outdoors
Miles of trails, with Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway next door.
Seven Distinct Settings
Walnut Cove Neighborhoods
Arden, North Carolina
Location & Drive Times
- Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)≈10 min
- Biltmore Park Town Square≈10 min
- Downtown Asheville≈20 min
- Greenville, SC≈1 hr
- Lake Keowee (Cliffs lake communities)≈1.5 hr
Four Seasons in the Blue Ridge
Life Around Walnut Cove
Market Snapshot
Walnut Cove by the Numbers
- Median Sale Price
- Coming soon
- Price per Sq Ft
- Coming soon
- Days on Market
- Coming soon
- Active Listings
- Coming soon
Membership
Membership, Dues & Fees
Club membership is separate from buying a home, and it opens all seven Cliffs communities depending on category. Before you buy, know exactly what you would pay to join and keep a membership.
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Good to Know
Walnut Cove FAQ
Where is The Cliffs at Walnut Cove?+
In Arden, North Carolina, on the south side of Asheville, set in a valley bordered by Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is about 10 minutes from Asheville Regional Airport and about 20 minutes from downtown Asheville.
Who designed the golf course?+
Jack Nicklaus. The Signature course opened in 2005 and plays to par 71. It debuted in the 2005 BMW Charity Pro-Am on the Nationwide (now Korn Ferry) Tour, and in September 2026 it hosted the PGA Tour's inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville.
Is it a gated community?+
Yes. Walnut Cove is a private, gated club community, one of seven communities in The Cliffs portfolio across North and South Carolina.
Does membership come with the home?+
Not automatically. Club membership is purchased separately and terms vary by category. See the membership and dues guide, and confirm current terms with the club before you buy.
What amenities are there besides golf?+
An 18,000-square-foot wellness center with indoor and outdoor pools, fitness and group-exercise space, a spa and tennis, plus The Tavern and Golf House, a beer garden, and miles of nearby trails.
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