Among the numerous communities across South Carolina and North Carolina in which Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home has worked are the following nationally and internationally renowned areas:
Chanticleer
The Cliffs at Glassy
The Cliffs at High Carolina
The Cliffs at Keowee Springs
The Cliffs at Mountain Park
The Cliffs Valley
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
Cobblestone
Hollingsworth Park at Verdae
Palmetto Bluff
The Reserve at Lake Keowee
The Virginian
Thornblade
The firm is part of the Cliffs Signature Services Program, which offers property owners access to an exclusive set of interior designers, architects, and builders.
Communities in Detail:
The Cliffs at Glassy
The Cliffs at Glassy is South Carolina’s premier gated mountaintop community. Located on an elevated plateau on Glassy Mountain, this 3,500-acre master-planned community provides stunning long-range views of the mountains, fairways, forest and valley below. The community adjoins 12,000 acres of protected wilderness, ensuring residents will enjoy nature’s beauty for generations to come.
Tom Jackson’s mountaintop golf course is the centerpiece of The Cliffs at Glassy and offers 75-mile panoramic views from 15 of its 18 championship holes. Not surprisingly, this course was ranked “Fourth Most Beautiful in the Nation” by Golf Digest.
This exclusive community is a short drive from culturally rich Greenville, South Carolina. The Cliffs at Glassy is also convenient to Hendersonville and Asheville, North Carolina. Members are invited to enjoy the amenities and exceptional golf provided throughout The Cliffs family of communities.
The Cliffs at High Carolina
High Carolina is The Cliffs’ newest master-planned residential golf community, beautifully situated on a mountaintop meadow with 50-mile views of Asheville, North Carolina and the surrounding Blue Ridge mountains. This luxury golf community will be home to Tiger Wood’s first U.S. golf course design and will be an ideal walking course with sweeping views and challenging holes for an unparalleled golf experience.
High Carolina is a short drive to Jack Nicklaus’ Signature Course at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, also located in Asheville, a charming mountain city that has consistently won international praise for its exceptional cultural and outdoor offerings.
Members will have easy access to the amenities and exceptional golf provided throughout The Cliffs family of communities, including seven additional championship golf courses crafted by the masters— Nicklaus, Fazio, Player, Wright, and Jackson.
The Cliffs at Keowee
The Cliffs at Keowee is a collection of three distinctive mountain-lake communities located along the shores of 18,500-acre Lake Keowee and 7,500-acre Lake Jocassee—both lakes are considered to be among the Southeast’s most pristine lakes with miles of protected shorelines, cascading waterfalls and beautiful mountain backdrops.
Keowee Vineyards, Keowee Springs and Keowee Falls are connected through water passageways that provide easy access to world-class amenities that include a stunning Tom Fazio golf course that winds along Lake Keowee’s shoreline, another Fazio course in the planning stages and a Jack Nicklaus Signature course under construction.
These premier gated lake communities collectively host an equestrian center, marina, and comprehensive wellness and spa facilities. Members also have access to the amenities and exceptional golf provided throughout The Cliffs family of communities.
The Cliffs at Keowee is just minutes from Clemson University and a short drive from Greenville, South Carolina.
The Cliffs at Mountain Park
The Cliffs at Mountain Park encompasses 5,000 acres of forested valley with panoramic mountain views. This luxury gated community was designed to take maximum advantage of nature with 1,000 acres preserved for supertrails, parks and open spaces. An organic farm, botanical gardens and nature center have been designed to enhance individual and environmental wellness.
A European-style village will be the heart of The Cliffs at Mountain Park. The Village will serve as worldwide headquarters for the Gary Player Group and gateway to the Gary Player Signature golf course. The Village promises to be a vibrant gathering place with a wellness center, inn, and a variety of dining and shopping opportunities.
The Cliffs at Mountain Park is situated within the Carolina Preserve. Homesites offer dramatic views of mountain peaks, mature hardwoods, and numerous streams, rivers and waterfalls. Located in South Carolina near the North Carolina border, residents have easy access to the thriving cultural centers of Greenville, SC, and Asheville, NC. Atlanta and Charlotte are both within a two-hour drive.
The Cliffs Valley
The Cliffs Valley is a master-planned residential community tucked in a lush valley at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Surrounded by rolling hills and mountain ridges, this prestigious gated community is bordered by thousands of acres of forests protected by The Nature Conservancy.
This exclusive mountain and golf community features a Parkland-style course designed by Ben Wright, which debuted as one of the nation’s “Best New Courses” according to Golf Digest. The Cliffs Valley is home to The Cliffs’ most comprehensive and holistic wellness facilities. Members also have access to the amenities and exceptional golf provided throughout The Cliffs family of communities.
Although this secluded valley is a world unto itself, it is conveniently located 25 minutes north of Greenville, South Carolina and 15 minutes south of Hendersonville, North Carolina.
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove is a master-planned residential golf community nestled on 1,300 acres of lush forests and meadowlands bordered by the Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. This luxury gated community is just minutes from downtown Asheville, North Carolina, a city that has been ranked by Barron’s as among the Top 20 Places in the World to Live.
The Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at Walnut Cove has been described as "perfect" and "flawless" and debuted in tournament-ready conditions, a first in PGA Tour history. A spacious and elegant clubhouse is the first phase and anchor of the community’s old-world-style European village. A nature center and wellness center are also in the planning phases.
The Cliffs communities at Walnut Cove and High Carolina are Asheville’s only private, gated golf communities. Members enjoy access to the amenities and exceptional golf provided throughout The Cliffs family of communities, including courses crafted by the masters— Nicklaus, Fazio, Player, Wright, Jackson and Tiger Woods.
Cobblestone
Cobblestone is designed for those who want to live life to its fullest, and will settle for nothing less than the finest. From spectacular stone and wrought iron entryways to wide boulevards, Cobblestone is the hallmark of the good life. Much more than mere land development with streets and homes, the Cobblestone exclusive gated community creates a signature presence. From the elegantly appointed entrance, to the resort-style pool, tennis court and clubhouse, Cobblestone creates a special market standard.
Hollingsworth Park
Encompassing 300-acres of the master planned development, Hollingsworth Park reinvents a bygone era by combining the best of yesteryear–classic architecture, close-knit homes, pedestrian-friendly streetscapes and a neighborhood business district. A dynamic model of Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND), Hollingsworth Park promises a village-like atmosphere with a diversity of housing options and price points.
Palmetto Bluff
Palmetto Bluff is the
largest remaining waterfront property on the East coast and is evolving
as a residential community and conservation preserve. It is
characterized by extensive nature preserves, river access and walking
trails, a vibrant Village center, an elegant and inn and spa managed by
Auberge Resorts and several residential neighborhoods ranging from
multi-million dollar legacy family compounds to more traditionally
sized, single family lots.
Palmetto Bluff encompasses more than 20,000 acres. This is
equivalent to two-thirds the size of Hilton Head Island and roughly
one-and-a-half times the size of Manhattan.
The Reserve at Lake Keowee
The Reserve at Lake Keowee is an exclusive lakefront community tucked in the foothills of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains in upstate South Carolina. With 3,900 acres and 30 miles of shoreline, The Reserve offers lakefront, golf-course, mountain-view, conservation and estate homesites as well as luxury custom-built homes.
This master-planned community was designed to attract families for generations to come. Lake Keowee’s pristine waters provide unparalleled swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities. A Nicklaus Signature course weaves through mountain foothills and along the lake for spectacular four-season golfing. In the heart of the community, The Village clubhouse offers dining, exercise facilities, fireside lounges, and a pool pavilion. A great lawn provides an elegant setting for additional outdoor activities.
Although The Reserve is surrounded by thousands of acres of untouched woodlands, this mountain/lake community is within comfortable reach of civilization. Greenville’s thriving cultural center is less than an hour away. The Reserve is just two hours from both Atlanta and Charlotte, two of the South’s most vibrant cities.
The Virginian
Time moves slowly in the historic towns of Bristol and Abingdon, Virginia, just 95 miles north of Asheville, North Carolina. Midway between these cities is where you'll find an exceptional golf community with a masterpiece course designed by Tom Fazio and honored as one of the Top 100 in America by several national publications. The Virginian also offers a range of custom homes, cottages, and home sites. Homes are carefully sited to preserve the character of the land and to maintain the natural landscape and panoramic golf course views. Few places in America can provide such a remarkable setting for luxury living and enjoyment of the game of golf.