It’s taken a while, but Indiana transplant Alan Jackson has finally put down some roots. He left a 19-year corporate career in the oil change business to head out on his own in 2001 with the acquisition of Chammies Car Wash & Jiffy Lube, located at 720 Hendersonville Road. He now runs three locations: the one in Asheville, in Hendersonville at 1600 Four Seasons Boulevard, and in Brevard at 941 Asheville Highway.

Because of his demanding work schedule and the fact that he wasn’t sure what area of Asheville he wanted to live, Alan rented an apartment for the first three years. After some careful research, he found his mountain home at the Southcliff development in Fairview.

“I had narrowed it down to three places,” says Alan. “Southcliff was different because of the vision of the developer.”

His Craftsman style home sits at 3,200 feet above sea level and is surrounded by woods and peaceful views of the distant mountains. A short walk off the rocking chair front porch and Alan can enjoy more than six miles of hiking trails that meander through 175 acres of protected green space. There is even a family campground with tent platforms, picnic tables, and a fire ring. The neighborhood also features parks with grills and picnic tables for family gatherings.

Alan’s home is warm and inviting with a clean, uncluttered style. Working with the builder, Biltmore Farms Homes, he was able to customize the interior finishes, including upgrading the kitchen cabinets and bathroom fixtures. Moving from an 870-square-foot apartment to the 3,300-square-foot home called for a shopping excursion. The elegantly rustic circular dining table and chairs, two side tables, and his bedroom dresser were found at Rug & Home. These magnificent pieces are part of the Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich Collection. Each piece is handcrafted from reclaimed wood and blends a timeless furniture design with a commitment to environmental sustainability for the future. Persian rugs bring in the perfect splash of color.

The layout of the home was another draw for Alan. Guests are welcomed into the open living and dining rooms, with two bedrooms and bath to the right. The hub of the house is toward the back with the amazing views. The sprawling and finely detailed kitchen offers ample counter space and storage. The connecting den—with a leather sofa and matching chairs, rustic accents, and entertainment center—is a favorite hang-out. This area opens to a spacious deck for dining al fresco or a quiet place to read. Alan’s bedroom is tucked in the back corner, offering privacy and its own deck.

When he moved in, the basement was unfinished. “I was so impressed with the quality of work, all the detail that Biltmore Farms put into the rest of the house, I called them in to finish out the basement,” he says. Moving around some walls, he had them add a second master suite along with a large living area. “The original plan for downstairs was very basic,” he says. “Finishing off the downstairs was definitely a good idea.” Now family and out-of-town guests have their own private space complete with a deck.

Finding the right place to call home can take time. Alan’s patience and diligence in his search paid off. It is apparent Alan is feeling right at home in Southcliff.