Southcliff, NC

Where conservation-first design meets the "South Face" of luxury mountain living.

Southcliff is a masterclass in the Mountain Oasis concept – an award-winning, 400-acre gated community where half of the land is permanently preserved green space. Perched on the south face of Cedar Cliff Mountain, Southcliff offers the rare ability to live at 3,900 feet in elevation while being less than 8 miles from the creative heartbeat of Downtown Asheville. At Herrington Homes, we specialize in the nature-forward architecture that Southcliff demands.

Building in Southcliff requires a builder who treats the land with reverence. The community’s philosophy is oneness with nature, which is reflected in its six miles of private hiking trails and boardwalks. Your home shouldn't just sit on its lot; it should emerge from it.

As an Unlimited Building Contractor, Nick Cioce is an expert in the hillside construction required for Southcliff’s topography. From the expansive estate homesites in the Cliff Top Estates to the intimate wooded lots near the Owl Creek area, we master the technical challenges of steep-slope construction and rock outcroppings. We ensure that your home captures the southern sun and the long-range vistas of the Hickory Nut Gap without disrupting the native flora that makes this community special.

In Southcliff, building is a collaborative process between the homeowner, the builder, and the Design Review Board (DRB). Nick Cioce acts as your advocate from day one. We guide you through the DRB’s architectural checkpoints, from initial site analysis to final field verification, ensuring a smooth path from the first sketch to the final certificate of compliance.

We work with a hand-selected team of local artisans who understand the rhythm of mountain construction. Whether it’s selecting the perfect mica-flecked stone to match the community’s outcroppings or engineering a cantilevered deck that floats among the trees, our attention to detail is absolute.