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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, downtown 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.

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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 downtown 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 search: 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.