The Cliffs Valley
Travelers Rest, Greenville County, South Carolina · Cliffs Mountain Region golf market
- Access
- equity
- Holes
- 18
- Architect(s)
- Ben Wright
- Gated
- Yes
- Golf access
- Bundled
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The Cliffs Valley is a private, gated golf community in the mountain foothills of Travelers Rest, Greenville County, South Carolina, introduced in 1994 and part of The Cliffs' Carolinas-wide reciprocal membership network.
Golf & Course
An 18-hole Ben Wright design (his first North American course), opened in 1995, par 72, playing to 7,050 yards, with Ultra-Dwarf Bermuda greens and Bermuda fairways. The 28,000-sq-ft clubhouse includes dining, an executive boardroom, and a golf shop; the 15,000-sq-ft wellness center has an indoor heated lap pool, spa, and cardio/strength equipment.
Membership & Access
Does buying a home here include club membership?
Access runs through The Cliffs' network-wide equity club membership, which requires prior property ownership within the network but is opt-in rather than mandatory. Specific Cliffs Valley fees were not confirmed this session.
Living in The Cliffs Valley
A gated, private foothills community also marketed toward 55+ buyers on some secondary retirement-focused listing sites, though this does not appear to be a formal age restriction -- flagged as needs_verification rather than treated as an age-restricted association.
Lifestyle & Amenities
As of January 2026, the median home sale price in The Cliffs Valley was about $600,000 (down year-over-year per Redfin), at roughly $216 per square foot.
Location & Surrounding Area
Travelers Rest, Greenville County, South Carolina, in the Blue Ridge foothills near the NC line.
Interested in Homes in The Cliffs Valley?
We can connect you with a local real-estate specialist who knows the community, nearby golf communities, and the Cliffs Mountain Region market.
What Buyers Should Verify
- Confirm whether the 55+ marketing angle reflects any formal age restriction or is purely secondary-market framing.
- Confirm current club membership fees and categories.
Notable
- Introduced in 1994.
- Golf course designed by Ben Wright, opened 1995 -- his first North American design.
- Documented on Wikipedia as a distinct place, 'The Cliffs Valley, South Carolina.'
- Also marketed to 55+ buyers on some secondary listing sites.
- Median home sale price around $600,000 as of January 2026.
Considering a Move to The Cliffs Valley?
Whether you're comparing The Cliffs Valley with another Cliffs Mountain Region golf community or you're ready to start looking at homes, US Golf Living can connect you with a local real-estate specialist.
US Golf Living provides independent real-estate research and can connect consumers with real-estate professionals. Golf membership, availability, fees and approval are determined independently by the applicable club.