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CHARLESTON REAL ESTATE
MOUNT
PLEASANT
SULLIVAN'S ISLAND
DANIEL ISLAND
JAMES ISLAND
Historic Downtown Charleston,
SC
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Charleston, South Carolina, is considered among the most
beautiful, historic and livable cities along the east coast.
Standing majestically on a peninsula surrounded tidal rivers and
windswept harbor, Charleston’s splendid array of antebellum houses,
colonial churches, wrought iron gates, cobblestone streets and
expansive gardens have earned it recognition as a rare, fine
American jewel.
Situated only a few miles from surrounding
beaches and sea coast
islands, along the intracoastal waterway, a short drive from
world-class golf links, and
within minutes of Charleston International and several executive
airports, Charleston is a preferred address for those who enjoy
natural beauty and cultural diversity.
Learn more about downtown
Charleston's neighborhoods and real estate by clicking on the links below:
- South of Broad
-
Ansonborough
- Harleston Village
- Mazyck-Wraggsborough
- French Quarter
- Radcliffborough
- Cannonborough
- Elliottborough
- Midtown
- Wagener Terrace
- Hampton Park
Terrace
Under
sail in Charleston’s expansive harbor, it’s easy to understand the
nickname Holy City from the many picturesque steeples that punctuate
its distinctive skyline, while container ships passing beneath the
longest cable-stay bridge in North America show that, along with
visual charm of the past, the city is on a vibrant course to the
future.
A
booming sea trade in rice and cotton trade throughout the 18th and
19th centuries helped create Charleston’s stunning
architectural heritage - great columned piazzas, ornate spiral
staircases, intricate pediments and cornices, elaborate
wrought iron balconies, as well as paneled, chandeliered
ballrooms – block after block of museum-like treasures in a
unique, meticulously cared- for
residential setting.
More on
downtown
Charleston Real Estate:
Graceful promenades like the city’s waterfront High
Battery feature, on one side, a panoramic view of historic
Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor, and, on the other, a row of
statuesque Italianate and Greek Revival mansions from which former
residents watched canon fire on the fort to begin the Civil War.
Renowned for its wealth of gardens, flourishing in a sunny, mild
climate, the downtown area is ablaze with colors throughout the
year – featuring banks of azaleas, camellias, oleander and
flowering magnolia. The alluring color of Charleston includes not
only the striking hues of world-famous Rainbow Row townhouses and
the glistening bell towers of St. Michael’s Church, but in the
spectrum of life’s quality as well.
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Along spacious downtown streets lined with towering moss-covered
live oaks, horse-drawn carriages share the road with soccer mom
SUV’s; attorneys, brokers and bankers walk briskly down slate
sidewalks past figures who sit weaving hand-made baskets of
sweetgrass and bull rush; while only a stone’s throw from children
riding classic joggling boards in antebellum verandas and
pre-Revolutionary courtyards, parents enjoy visits to five-star
restaurants and world-class retail. Home to the
internationally-acclaimed Spoleto Arts Festival, and featuring a
resident symphony and a burgeoning theater and arts district in
its old French Quarter, Charleston is on the cultural cutting
edge. Truly an unparalleled combination of old-world charm and
modern living, downtown Charleston presents a variety of real
estate options. Historic listings on the
Charleston MLS include large homes,
smaller carriage and garden houses, as well as condominiums within
larger, subdivided properties. Recent and new construction,
primarily along waterfront venues such as Factors Row and
Waterfront Park, features a number of luxury and time-share
listings.
Downtown Charleston heats in the
evenings as well, especially along the busy Market area, south along
East Bay and Meeting Streets to Broad Street and through the French
Quarter, where the sounds of chic clubs and aromas of numerous
restaurants mix refreshingly with a bustling nightlife along scenic
sidewalks. Hank's Seafood Restaurant, The Oak Steakhouse, Magnolia's
Restaurant, Bocci's Italian Restaurant and Anson's Restaurant are
among the many popular and memorable dining experiences.
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At McCrady's Restaurant on
Unity Alley, diners sit where George Washington was honored
with a great banquet in 1791; the Cru Cafe on Pinckney Street
offers piazza seating overlooking historic stables, while
Robert's Restaurant on East Bay Street features a five-course
culinary treat accompanied with vocal performances of operatic
and show tunes.
For more casual dining and
cocktails, venues such as 82 Queen, The Blind Tiger Pub,
A.W.Shuck's Restaurant and Tommy Condon's Irish Pub have
sidewalk and courtyard seating. High above, rooftop bars at
The Vendue Inn and the Market Pavilion Hotel offer a panoramic
view of the city and Charleston Harbor. Fleet Landing
Restaurant offers a true waterfront dining experience with a
casual atmosphere in downtown Charleston.
Downtown Charleston, West Ashley, Johns Island, James Island, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms
(Wild Dunes), Edisto Island,
Folly Beach, Mount Pleasant,
Wadmalaw Island and Daniel Island
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Questions about Real Estate in Historic downtown
Charleston, SC?
Any questions? If you have any questions about Charleston
Real Estate Market trends, we have a comprehensive report,
produced periodically, that we can send you.
Please contact
Charleston real estate agent, Jane Dowd, with any other questions about Charleston
real estate.
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