Downtown Charleston SC Real Estate captures everything this picturesque waterfront city has to offer: the downtown southern restaurants, charming hotels, cruise ships, Victorian-style homes, arts and crafts homes, historic bungalows, nearby beaches, markets, and shops; not to mention the Charleston Waterfront Park and the Charleston South Carolina Aquarium.
Parking is often a challenge in downtown Charleston, but your best bet is to find a parking garage off King or Meeting Street and spend some time walking around the bustling area. Staying in one of the many downtown Charleston hotels or bed and breakfasts is a romantic experience to be had by all and they are located close to all of Charleston's restaurants and attractions.
If you walk around long enough, you're sure to find some of your favorite cuisine. With Charleston’s location on the water, there are seafood restaurants serving up the daily catch on nearly every block. If seafood isn’t your fare, there are many Italian and American restaurants to choose from in downtown Charleston.
The Charleston Market is downtown's hub on the weekends. Vendors set up tables along the open-air market and sell a variety of clothes, apparel, and art. The market's location is just a couple blocks from the ocean and Charleston Waterfront Park.
Who wouldn’t want to find their next home in one of the nearby Charleston downtown neighborhoods? The Charleston neighborhoods are South of Broad, Harleston Village, French Quarter, Ansonborough, Upper Concord Street, Radcliffeborough, Mazyck-Wraggborough, Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Eastside, Westside, Hampton Park Terrace, Wagener Terrace, North Central, and East Central. This series of blogs includes some history, a brief market analysis, and the boundaries of each neighborhood. Explore Charleston SC Real Estate and find the right neighborhood and Charleston home for you.
Eastside
Like the Ansonborough neighborhood once had, Charleston’s Eastside Neighborhood has gradually declined from one of the finest residential areas in anti-bellum Charleston, to a point where tenements and slums have began to predominate. But also like the Ansonborough Neighborhood, the Eastside Neighborhood has started to make a comeback as a neighborhood in transition.
During the past six months Charleston’s Eastside neighborhood had 1 home sold at price of $215,000. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Eastside is bounded on the north by the South side of Harris Street, to the South side of Jackson Street, to the South side of Lee Street and on the south side by the North side of Chapel Street, to the North on America Street, to the North side of Mary Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of East Bay Street and the western boundary is the East side of Meeting Street.
Westside
Charleston’s Westside neighborhood is predominantly a residential community in transition. There are many renovations and a few new constructions ongoing at all times. The Westside community is a very diverse community with college students, professors, medical professionals, workers in diverse fields of employment along with life long residents.
During the past six months Charleston’s Eastside neighborhood had 4 homes sold at price of $183,400. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Westside neighborhood is bounded on the north by boundary is the South side of Congress Street and on the south by the North side of Highway 17, to North on President Street, to West on Line Street, to South and Hagood Avenue, to North side of Spring Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of I-26 and the western boundary is Lockwood Avenue, to fishburne Avenue, to Hagood Avenue.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
The Downtown Charleston Neighborhoods: Mazyck-Wraggborough and Cannonborough/Elliotborough
Downtown Charleston SC Real Estate captures everything this picturesque waterfront city has to offer: the downtown southern restaurants, charming hotels, cruise ships, Victorian-style homes, arts and crafts homes, historic bungalows, nearby beaches, markets, and shops; not to mention the Charleston Waterfront Park and the Charleston South Carolina Aquarium.
Parking is often a challenge in downtown Charleston, but your best bet is to find a parking garage off King or Meeting Street and spend some time walking around the bustling area. Staying in one of the many downtown Charleston hotels or bed and breakfasts is a romantic experience to be had by all and they are located close to all of Charleston's restaurants and attractions.
If you walk around long enough, you're sure to find some of your favorite cuisine. With Charleston’s location on the water, there are seafood restaurants serving up the daily catch on nearly every block. If seafood isn’t your fare, there are many Italian and American restaurants to choose from in downtown Charleston.
The Charleston Market is downtown's hub on the weekends. Vendors set up tables along the open-air market and sell a variety of clothes, apparel, and art. The market's location is just a couple blocks from the ocean and Charleston Waterfront Park.
Who wouldn’t want to find their next home in one of the nearby Charleston downtown neighborhoods? The Charleston neighborhoods are South of Broad, Harleston Village, French Quarter, Ansonborough, Upper Concord Street, Radcliffeborough, Mazyck-Wraggborough, Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Eastside, Westside, Hampton Park Terrace, Wagener Terrace, North Central, and East Central. This series of blogs includes some history, a brief market analysis, and the boundaries of each neighborhood. Explore Charleston SC Real Estate and find the right neighborhood and Charleston home for you.
Mazyck-Wraggborough
Charleston’s Mazyck-Wraggborough neighborhood, also known as the “Garden District”, revitalization and restoration are underway. Developed in the 18th century by the antebellum elite who wanted "Villas" outside the Walled City, Mazyck-Wraggborough remains a repository of Museum quality houses. This borough is sought-after by buyers who appreciate fine architecture, but do not want to spend the prices of neighborhoods further south. Mazyck-Wraggborough is convenient for those liking to walk. Shopping on Saturday's at the Farmer's Market is a fun, social outing. For smart shops, award winning chefs, and the latest martini, King Street is just a short stroll away!
Mazyck-Wraggborough is a neighborhood of diversity. Mazyck-Wraggborough remains a repository of museum properties: The Aiken-Rhett House, the Joseph Manigault House, and the William Rhett House. A recent gated town house neighborhood adds a new dimension.
During the past six months Charleston’s Mazyck-Wraggborough neighborhood had 1 home sold at price of $252,000. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Mazyck-Wraggborough is bounded on the north by the South side of Mary Street and on the south by North side of Calhoun Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of America Street, to West side of Alexander Street, to South side of Chapel Street, to the West side of East Bay Street; the western boundary is the East side of King Street.
Cannonborough/Elliotborough
The Charleston neighborhood running parallel to the Crosstown may be run-down in parts, but Cannonborough-Elliotborough is probably the most diverse residential area in Charleston. Blue-collar workers, college students, and young families live side-by-side, and the streets are typically full of people on their porches and mingling on the sidewalk. There are many restaurants and small business throughout the area.
During the past six months Charleston’s Cannonborough/Elliotborough neighborhood had 4 homes sold at price of $360,000. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Cannonborough/Elliotborough is bounded on the north by the South side of Highway 17, to South side of Sheppard Street and on the south by the North side of Morris Street, to the North side of Bee Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of Meeting Street and the western boundary is western boundary is the East side of President Street.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
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Parking is often a challenge in downtown Charleston, but your best bet is to find a parking garage off King or Meeting Street and spend some time walking around the bustling area. Staying in one of the many downtown Charleston hotels or bed and breakfasts is a romantic experience to be had by all and they are located close to all of Charleston's restaurants and attractions.
If you walk around long enough, you're sure to find some of your favorite cuisine. With Charleston’s location on the water, there are seafood restaurants serving up the daily catch on nearly every block. If seafood isn’t your fare, there are many Italian and American restaurants to choose from in downtown Charleston.
The Charleston Market is downtown's hub on the weekends. Vendors set up tables along the open-air market and sell a variety of clothes, apparel, and art. The market's location is just a couple blocks from the ocean and Charleston Waterfront Park.
Who wouldn’t want to find their next home in one of the nearby Charleston downtown neighborhoods? The Charleston neighborhoods are South of Broad, Harleston Village, French Quarter, Ansonborough, Upper Concord Street, Radcliffeborough, Mazyck-Wraggborough, Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Eastside, Westside, Hampton Park Terrace, Wagener Terrace, North Central, and East Central. This series of blogs includes some history, a brief market analysis, and the boundaries of each neighborhood. Explore Charleston SC Real Estate and find the right neighborhood and Charleston home for you.
Mazyck-Wraggborough
Charleston’s Mazyck-Wraggborough neighborhood, also known as the “Garden District”, revitalization and restoration are underway. Developed in the 18th century by the antebellum elite who wanted "Villas" outside the Walled City, Mazyck-Wraggborough remains a repository of Museum quality houses. This borough is sought-after by buyers who appreciate fine architecture, but do not want to spend the prices of neighborhoods further south. Mazyck-Wraggborough is convenient for those liking to walk. Shopping on Saturday's at the Farmer's Market is a fun, social outing. For smart shops, award winning chefs, and the latest martini, King Street is just a short stroll away!
Mazyck-Wraggborough is a neighborhood of diversity. Mazyck-Wraggborough remains a repository of museum properties: The Aiken-Rhett House, the Joseph Manigault House, and the William Rhett House. A recent gated town house neighborhood adds a new dimension.
During the past six months Charleston’s Mazyck-Wraggborough neighborhood had 1 home sold at price of $252,000. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Mazyck-Wraggborough is bounded on the north by the South side of Mary Street and on the south by North side of Calhoun Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of America Street, to West side of Alexander Street, to South side of Chapel Street, to the West side of East Bay Street; the western boundary is the East side of King Street.
Cannonborough/Elliotborough
The Charleston neighborhood running parallel to the Crosstown may be run-down in parts, but Cannonborough-Elliotborough is probably the most diverse residential area in Charleston. Blue-collar workers, college students, and young families live side-by-side, and the streets are typically full of people on their porches and mingling on the sidewalk. There are many restaurants and small business throughout the area.
During the past six months Charleston’s Cannonborough/Elliotborough neighborhood had 4 homes sold at price of $360,000. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Cannonborough/Elliotborough is bounded on the north by the South side of Highway 17, to South side of Sheppard Street and on the south by the North side of Morris Street, to the North side of Bee Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of Meeting Street and the western boundary is western boundary is the East side of President Street.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
See Charleston SC Real Estate Blog for local attractions and current Charleston events.
Look at Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area.
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com/
Friday, June 11, 2010
The Downtown Charleston Neighborhoods: Part 3
Downtown Charleston SC Real Estate captures everything this picturesque waterfront city has to offer: the downtown southern restaurants, charming hotels, cruise ships, Victorian-style homes, arts and crafts homes, historic bungalows, nearby beaches, markets, and shops; not to mention the Charleston Waterfront Park and the Charleston South Carolina Aquarium.
Parking is often a challenge in downtown Charleston, but your best bet is to find a parking garage off King or Meeting Street and spend some time walking around the bustling area. Staying in one of the many downtown Charleston hotels or bed and breakfasts is a romantic experience to be had by all and they are located close to all of Charleston's restaurants and attractions.
If you walk around long enough, you're sure to find some of your favorite cuisine. With Charleston’s location on the water, there are seafood restaurants serving up the daily catch on nearly every block. If seafood isn’t your fare, there are many Italian and American restaurants to choose from in downtown Charleston.
The Charleston Market is downtown's hub on the weekends. Vendors set up tables along the open-air market and sell a variety of clothes, apparel, and art. The market's location is just a couple blocks from the ocean and Charleston Waterfront Park.
Who wouldn’t want to find their next home in one of the nearby Charleston downtown neighborhoods? The Charleston neighborhoods are South of Broad, Harleston Village, French Quarter, Ansonborough, Upper Concord Street, Radcliffeborough, Mazyck-Wraggborough, Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Eastside, Westside, Hampton Park Terrace, Wagener Terrace, North Central, and East Central. This series of blogs includes some history, a brief market analysis, and the boundaries of each neighborhood. Explore Charleston SC Real Estate and find the right neighborhood and Charleston home for you.
Upper Concord Street
Charleston’s Upper Concord Street is largely store front commercial properties with office space and condos on the upper floors of the properties. The Charleston Maritime Center, the South Carolina Aquarium, the Charleston Market area, Confederate Museum Center are found here.
During the past six months Charleston’s Upper Concord neighborhood had no homes sold. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Charleston’s Upper Concord Street neighborhood is bounded on the north side by the South side of Calhoun Street and the southern boundary is the North side of Market Street. The eastern boundary is Eastern boundary is Concord Street to Wharfside Street and the western boundary is the East side of East Bay Street.
Radcliffeborough
Charleston’s Radcliffeborough neighborhood began as farmland purchased and surveyed by Thomas Radcliffe in 1786. Thomas’ estate and his widow, Lucretia continued to develop the borough after Thomas was lost at sea in 1806. In 1811, the Third Episcopal Church was built on four lots donated by Mrs. Radcliffe for this purpose. St. Paul’s convenient local and grand appearance attracted rice planters from the neck to worship alongside homes built by merchants and mechanics, several free black families (from before the Civil War) as well as slaves living apart from their masters and after the war, newly freed slaves.
Today, Radcliffeborough is as racially and economically mixed as it was then but its boundaries have grown from its original eight blocks to span from King Street to Ashley Avenue and from Bee Street, to Calhoun. Its topography has changed as well and would seem incredibly different to Thomas Radcliffe. In his time and even up to 1846, Calhoun Street did not exist. The area that would eventually become Calhoun was a millpond and Comings Creek ran through the land where the Cathedral of St. Paul now stands.
During the past six months Charleston’s Radcliffeborough neighborhood had 8 homes sold at an average price of $512,038. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Radcliffeborough is bounded on the north side by the South side of Morris Street and one block to Bee Street, and on the south side by the North side of Calhoun Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of King Street and the western boundary is the East side of Ashley Avenue.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
See Charleston SC Attractions for neat things to do.
Look at Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area.
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com/
Parking is often a challenge in downtown Charleston, but your best bet is to find a parking garage off King or Meeting Street and spend some time walking around the bustling area. Staying in one of the many downtown Charleston hotels or bed and breakfasts is a romantic experience to be had by all and they are located close to all of Charleston's restaurants and attractions.
If you walk around long enough, you're sure to find some of your favorite cuisine. With Charleston’s location on the water, there are seafood restaurants serving up the daily catch on nearly every block. If seafood isn’t your fare, there are many Italian and American restaurants to choose from in downtown Charleston.
The Charleston Market is downtown's hub on the weekends. Vendors set up tables along the open-air market and sell a variety of clothes, apparel, and art. The market's location is just a couple blocks from the ocean and Charleston Waterfront Park.
Who wouldn’t want to find their next home in one of the nearby Charleston downtown neighborhoods? The Charleston neighborhoods are South of Broad, Harleston Village, French Quarter, Ansonborough, Upper Concord Street, Radcliffeborough, Mazyck-Wraggborough, Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Eastside, Westside, Hampton Park Terrace, Wagener Terrace, North Central, and East Central. This series of blogs includes some history, a brief market analysis, and the boundaries of each neighborhood. Explore Charleston SC Real Estate and find the right neighborhood and Charleston home for you.
Upper Concord Street
Charleston’s Upper Concord Street is largely store front commercial properties with office space and condos on the upper floors of the properties. The Charleston Maritime Center, the South Carolina Aquarium, the Charleston Market area, Confederate Museum Center are found here.
During the past six months Charleston’s Upper Concord neighborhood had no homes sold. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Charleston’s Upper Concord Street neighborhood is bounded on the north side by the South side of Calhoun Street and the southern boundary is the North side of Market Street. The eastern boundary is Eastern boundary is Concord Street to Wharfside Street and the western boundary is the East side of East Bay Street.
Radcliffeborough
Charleston’s Radcliffeborough neighborhood began as farmland purchased and surveyed by Thomas Radcliffe in 1786. Thomas’ estate and his widow, Lucretia continued to develop the borough after Thomas was lost at sea in 1806. In 1811, the Third Episcopal Church was built on four lots donated by Mrs. Radcliffe for this purpose. St. Paul’s convenient local and grand appearance attracted rice planters from the neck to worship alongside homes built by merchants and mechanics, several free black families (from before the Civil War) as well as slaves living apart from their masters and after the war, newly freed slaves.
Today, Radcliffeborough is as racially and economically mixed as it was then but its boundaries have grown from its original eight blocks to span from King Street to Ashley Avenue and from Bee Street, to Calhoun. Its topography has changed as well and would seem incredibly different to Thomas Radcliffe. In his time and even up to 1846, Calhoun Street did not exist. The area that would eventually become Calhoun was a millpond and Comings Creek ran through the land where the Cathedral of St. Paul now stands.
During the past six months Charleston’s Radcliffeborough neighborhood had 8 homes sold at an average price of $512,038. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Radcliffeborough is bounded on the north side by the South side of Morris Street and one block to Bee Street, and on the south side by the North side of Calhoun Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of King Street and the western boundary is the East side of Ashley Avenue.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
See Charleston SC Attractions for neat things to do.
Look at Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area.
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com/
Thursday, June 10, 2010
The Downtown Charleston Neighborhoods: Part 2
Downtown Charleston SC Real Estate captures everything this picturesque waterfront city has to offer: the downtown southern restaurants, charming hotels, cruise ships, Victorian-style homes, arts and crafts homes, historic bungalows, nearby beaches, markets, and shops; not to mention the Charleston Waterfront Park and the Charleston South Carolina Aquarium.
Parking is often a challenge in downtown Charleston, but your best bet is to find a parking garage off King or Meeting Street and spend some time walking around the bustling area. Staying in one of the many downtown Charleston hotels or bed and breakfasts is a romantic experience to be had by all and they are located close to all of Charleston's restaurants and attractions.
If you walk around long enough, you're sure to find some of your favorite cuisine. With Charleston’s location on the water, there are seafood restaurants serving up the daily catch on nearly every block. If seafood isn’t your fare, there are many Italian and American restaurants to choose from in downtown Charleston.
The Charleston Market is downtown's hub on the weekends. Vendors set up tables along the open-air market and sell a variety of clothes, apparel, and art. The market's location is just a couple blocks from the ocean and Charleston Waterfront Park.
Who wouldn’t want to find their next home in one of the nearby Charleston downtown neighborhoods? The Charleston neighborhoods are South of Broad, Harleston Village, French Quarter, Ansonborough, Upper Concord Street, Radcliffeborough, Mazyck-Wraggborough, Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Eastside, Westside, Hampton Park Terrace, Wagener Terrace, North Central, and East Central. This series of seven blogs includes some history, a brief market analysis, and the boundaries of each neighborhood. Explore Charleston SC Real Estate and find the right neighborhood and Charleston home for you.
French Quarter
The name recognizes the high concentration of French merchants in the area's history. It was settled as part of the original Grande Modell of Charles Towne in 1680. It is famous for its art galleries; it also has many restaurants and places of commerce as well as Charleston's Waterfront Park.
Charleston's French Quarter is home to many fine historic buildings, among them, the Pink House Tavern, built around 1712, and the Slave Mart, built by Z.B.Oakes in 1859. Also in the French Quarter are the Dock Street Theatre, arguably the first site of theatrical productions in the United States, and the French Huguenot Church, a beautiful Gothic-style church which houses the sole-surviving French Calvinist Congregation in the United States. St. Philip's Episcopal Church, the first congregation in Charleston, whose current building dates to 1835, is also in the French Quarter. St. Philip's cemetery is the final resting place of Edward Rutledge, the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence, and U.S. Senator and Vice President John C. Calhoun, whose large tomb is empty; his bones were removed during the Civil War to protect them from capture by invading Union forces, and have never been recovered.
During the past six months Charleston’s French Village neighborhood had 7 homes sold at an average price of $850,571. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Charleston’s French Village is bounded on the north by the South Side of Cumberland and the southern boundary is North side of Broad Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of East Bay Street and the western boundary is the East side of meeting Street.
Ansonborough
Charleston’s Ansonborough was named after Lord Anson of England who won the property in a spirited poker game with famous Charlestonian Thomas Gadsden. Lord Anson was sent to Charleston in 1724 to protect the coast of South Carolina from pirates. Admiral Anson was by no means a mere gentleman with a title; he was an exceptional sailor by any standard. He was the third Englishman to circumnavigate the globe. On his many voyages he captured Spanish ships filled with treasures. The most celebrated being in the mid-1740's when he abducted a Spanish vessel carrying booty worth a million and a quarter pounds of sterling.
During the past six months Charleston’s Ansonborough neighborhood had 7 homes for sold at an average price of $866,135. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Charleston’s Ansonborough is bounded on the north by the South side of George Street and the southern boundary is the North side of Pinckney Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of East Bay Street and the western boundary is the East side of Meeting Street.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
See Charleston SC Attractions for neat things to do: http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/Local-News
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View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
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http://www.carolinajoe.com
Parking is often a challenge in downtown Charleston, but your best bet is to find a parking garage off King or Meeting Street and spend some time walking around the bustling area. Staying in one of the many downtown Charleston hotels or bed and breakfasts is a romantic experience to be had by all and they are located close to all of Charleston's restaurants and attractions.
If you walk around long enough, you're sure to find some of your favorite cuisine. With Charleston’s location on the water, there are seafood restaurants serving up the daily catch on nearly every block. If seafood isn’t your fare, there are many Italian and American restaurants to choose from in downtown Charleston.
The Charleston Market is downtown's hub on the weekends. Vendors set up tables along the open-air market and sell a variety of clothes, apparel, and art. The market's location is just a couple blocks from the ocean and Charleston Waterfront Park.
Who wouldn’t want to find their next home in one of the nearby Charleston downtown neighborhoods? The Charleston neighborhoods are South of Broad, Harleston Village, French Quarter, Ansonborough, Upper Concord Street, Radcliffeborough, Mazyck-Wraggborough, Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Eastside, Westside, Hampton Park Terrace, Wagener Terrace, North Central, and East Central. This series of seven blogs includes some history, a brief market analysis, and the boundaries of each neighborhood. Explore Charleston SC Real Estate and find the right neighborhood and Charleston home for you.
French Quarter
The name recognizes the high concentration of French merchants in the area's history. It was settled as part of the original Grande Modell of Charles Towne in 1680. It is famous for its art galleries; it also has many restaurants and places of commerce as well as Charleston's Waterfront Park.
Charleston's French Quarter is home to many fine historic buildings, among them, the Pink House Tavern, built around 1712, and the Slave Mart, built by Z.B.Oakes in 1859. Also in the French Quarter are the Dock Street Theatre, arguably the first site of theatrical productions in the United States, and the French Huguenot Church, a beautiful Gothic-style church which houses the sole-surviving French Calvinist Congregation in the United States. St. Philip's Episcopal Church, the first congregation in Charleston, whose current building dates to 1835, is also in the French Quarter. St. Philip's cemetery is the final resting place of Edward Rutledge, the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence, and U.S. Senator and Vice President John C. Calhoun, whose large tomb is empty; his bones were removed during the Civil War to protect them from capture by invading Union forces, and have never been recovered.
During the past six months Charleston’s French Village neighborhood had 7 homes sold at an average price of $850,571. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Charleston’s French Village is bounded on the north by the South Side of Cumberland and the southern boundary is North side of Broad Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of East Bay Street and the western boundary is the East side of meeting Street.
Ansonborough
Charleston’s Ansonborough was named after Lord Anson of England who won the property in a spirited poker game with famous Charlestonian Thomas Gadsden. Lord Anson was sent to Charleston in 1724 to protect the coast of South Carolina from pirates. Admiral Anson was by no means a mere gentleman with a title; he was an exceptional sailor by any standard. He was the third Englishman to circumnavigate the globe. On his many voyages he captured Spanish ships filled with treasures. The most celebrated being in the mid-1740's when he abducted a Spanish vessel carrying booty worth a million and a quarter pounds of sterling.
During the past six months Charleston’s Ansonborough neighborhood had 7 homes for sold at an average price of $866,135. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Charleston’s Ansonborough is bounded on the north by the South side of George Street and the southern boundary is the North side of Pinckney Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of East Bay Street and the western boundary is the East side of Meeting Street.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
See Charleston SC Attractions for neat things to do: http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/Local-News
Look at Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area: http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
The Downtown Charleston Neighborhoods: Part 1
Downtown Charleston SC Real Estate captures everything this picturesque waterfront city has to offer: the downtown southern restaurants, charming hotels, cruise ships, Victorian-style homes, arts and crafts homes, historic bungalows, nearby beaches, markets, and shops; not to mention the Charleston Waterfront Park and the Charleston South Carolina Aquarium.
Parking is often a challenge in downtown Charleston, but your best bet is to find a parking garage off King or Meeting Street and spend some time walking around the bustling area. Staying in one of the many downtown Charleston hotels or bed and breakfasts is a romantic experience to be had by all and they are located close to all of Charleston's restaurants and attractions.
If you walk around long enough, you're sure to find some of your favorite cuisine. With Charleston’s location on the water, there are seafood restaurants serving up the daily catch on nearly every block. If seafood isn’t your fare, there are many Italian and American restaurants to choose from in downtown Charleston.
The Charleston Market is downtown's hub on the weekends. Vendors set up tables along the open-air market and sell a variety of clothes, apparel, and art. The market's location is just a couple blocks from the ocean and Charleston Waterfront Park.
Who wouldn’t want to find their next home in one of the nearby Charleston downtown neighborhoods? The Charleston neighborhoods are South of Broad, Harleston Village, French Quarter, Ansonborough, Upper Concord Street, Radcliffeborough, Mazyck-Wraggborough, Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Eastside, Westside, Hampton Park Terrace, Wagener Terrace, North Central, and East Central. This series of blogs includes some history, a brief market analysis, and the boundaries of each neighborhood. Explore Charleston SC Real Estate and find the right neighborhood and Charleston home for you.
South of Broad
Entering Charleston's South of Broad neighborhood, you're engulfed by tree-lined streets and historic antebellum mansions. South of Broad is where your eyes fall upon graceful arches and lush gardens.
During the past six months Charleston’s South of Broad neighborhood had 37 homes sold at an average price of $1,327,880. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Charleston’s South of Broad is bounded on the north side by Broad Street to Exchange Street and on the southern side by Murray Boulevard. The eastern boundary is Concord Street to East Bay Street and the western boundary is Murray Boulevard to Chisolm Street.
Harleston Village
Charleston’s Harleston Village was named after John Harleston when it was developed and streets were opened in 1770. The Harlestons, during the Colonial period, were active in the government of the Province and also accomplished breeders of racehorses. Streets in the Village of Harleston were named for prominent men of the period, in England and the Province. The Royal Governor, Lord Charles Greville Montagu, along with Lt. Gov. William Bull; Hecter Beranger de Beaufain, Collector of Customs and member of His Majesty’s Council; William Pitt, the British member of Parliament who defended Colonial rights; as well as John Rutledge, Thomas Lynch and Christopher Gadsden, who were active in the Provincial government and later leaders in the American Revolution; all were commemorated.
During the past six months Charleston’s Harleston Village neighborhood had 27 homes sold at an average price of $583,907. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Charleston’s Harleston Village is bounded on the north by the South side of Calhoun Street and on the south side by the North side of Broad Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of St. Phillip, to the South side of Beaufain Street, to the West side of King Street, and the western boundary is Lockwood Boulevard.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
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Parking is often a challenge in downtown Charleston, but your best bet is to find a parking garage off King or Meeting Street and spend some time walking around the bustling area. Staying in one of the many downtown Charleston hotels or bed and breakfasts is a romantic experience to be had by all and they are located close to all of Charleston's restaurants and attractions.
If you walk around long enough, you're sure to find some of your favorite cuisine. With Charleston’s location on the water, there are seafood restaurants serving up the daily catch on nearly every block. If seafood isn’t your fare, there are many Italian and American restaurants to choose from in downtown Charleston.
The Charleston Market is downtown's hub on the weekends. Vendors set up tables along the open-air market and sell a variety of clothes, apparel, and art. The market's location is just a couple blocks from the ocean and Charleston Waterfront Park.
Who wouldn’t want to find their next home in one of the nearby Charleston downtown neighborhoods? The Charleston neighborhoods are South of Broad, Harleston Village, French Quarter, Ansonborough, Upper Concord Street, Radcliffeborough, Mazyck-Wraggborough, Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Eastside, Westside, Hampton Park Terrace, Wagener Terrace, North Central, and East Central. This series of blogs includes some history, a brief market analysis, and the boundaries of each neighborhood. Explore Charleston SC Real Estate and find the right neighborhood and Charleston home for you.
South of Broad
Entering Charleston's South of Broad neighborhood, you're engulfed by tree-lined streets and historic antebellum mansions. South of Broad is where your eyes fall upon graceful arches and lush gardens.
During the past six months Charleston’s South of Broad neighborhood had 37 homes sold at an average price of $1,327,880. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Charleston’s South of Broad is bounded on the north side by Broad Street to Exchange Street and on the southern side by Murray Boulevard. The eastern boundary is Concord Street to East Bay Street and the western boundary is Murray Boulevard to Chisolm Street.
Harleston Village
Charleston’s Harleston Village was named after John Harleston when it was developed and streets were opened in 1770. The Harlestons, during the Colonial period, were active in the government of the Province and also accomplished breeders of racehorses. Streets in the Village of Harleston were named for prominent men of the period, in England and the Province. The Royal Governor, Lord Charles Greville Montagu, along with Lt. Gov. William Bull; Hecter Beranger de Beaufain, Collector of Customs and member of His Majesty’s Council; William Pitt, the British member of Parliament who defended Colonial rights; as well as John Rutledge, Thomas Lynch and Christopher Gadsden, who were active in the Provincial government and later leaders in the American Revolution; all were commemorated.
During the past six months Charleston’s Harleston Village neighborhood had 27 homes sold at an average price of $583,907. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Charleston’s Harleston Village is bounded on the north by the South side of Calhoun Street and on the south side by the North side of Broad Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of St. Phillip, to the South side of Beaufain Street, to the West side of King Street, and the western boundary is Lockwood Boulevard.
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Mount Pleasant’s Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your Charleston SC Real Estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Mount Pleasant’s Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum
Patriots Point is history you can touch and history you can feel. Celebrate the greatest
milestones of our nation’s rich military history. Relive some of America’s finest moments aboard the USS Yorktown and honor some of our bravest heroes at the Medal of Honor Museum. Hear stories from actual World War II, Korean, Vietnam, and War on Terror veterans who fought for our freedom and brought home victory. It’s all at Mount Pleasant’s Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.
Here are some of the things to see at Patriots Point Naval Museum: the USS Yorktown, the USS Yorktown Flight Deck featuring vintage war planes, the Destroyer Laffey, the Cold War Submarine Memorial, the Submarine Clamagore, the Navy war plane F-18 flight simulator, the Medal of Honor Museum, overnight youth camping, Vietnam Naval Support Base, along with a Gift shop and Snack bar.
Mount Pleasant’s Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum is located at 40 Patriots Point Road. It is open daily 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM except for Christmas day. For additional information call 866-831-1720 or visit http://www.PatriotsPoint.org
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Mount Pleasant’s Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum
Patriots Point is history you can touch and history you can feel. Celebrate the greatest
milestones of our nation’s rich military history. Relive some of America’s finest moments aboard the USS Yorktown and honor some of our bravest heroes at the Medal of Honor Museum. Hear stories from actual World War II, Korean, Vietnam, and War on Terror veterans who fought for our freedom and brought home victory. It’s all at Mount Pleasant’s Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.
Here are some of the things to see at Patriots Point Naval Museum: the USS Yorktown, the USS Yorktown Flight Deck featuring vintage war planes, the Destroyer Laffey, the Cold War Submarine Memorial, the Submarine Clamagore, the Navy war plane F-18 flight simulator, the Medal of Honor Museum, overnight youth camping, Vietnam Naval Support Base, along with a Gift shop and Snack bar.
Mount Pleasant’s Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum is located at 40 Patriots Point Road. It is open daily 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM except for Christmas day. For additional information call 866-831-1720 or visit http://www.PatriotsPoint.org
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Monday, June 7, 2010
Rosebank Farms to Host 4th Annual Johns Island Hydrangea Festival
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your Charleston SC Real Estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Rosebank Farms to Host 4th Annual Johns Island Hydrangea Festival
If you like hydrangeas, then you know the place to be on June 12th and 13th is at Rosebank Farms on Johns Island near the Kiawah Island / Seabrook Island round-about. Rosebank Farms is located about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston.
This popular flower festival celebrates one of the Lowcountry’s most beautiful plants during its peak blooming season. Since last year’s festival, more than 1,200 new plants have been added to the existing 2,000 hydrangeas. Sidi Limehouse is recognized throughout the southeast as an expert grower and knowledgeable professional. He has been growing and propagating hydrangeas since his boyhood on Johns Island.
Schedule of Events
10 AM to 4:00 PM: Visitors may take a leisurely self-guided tour among the several acres of hydrangea gardens. Sidi and local horticulturists will be available to answer questions and provide advice about care, variety and location in other words, all the correct information one needs to become a successful hydrangea grower.
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM: You can enjoy lunch at tables set up next to the hydrangea and rose fields. Sidi’s famous whole hog BBQ, will be served with all the trimmings. Rosebank vegetables, grown for taste (not shelf-life!) will be featured with the BBQ. Cost of the lunch is $12 – advice and tours are free.
Various hydrangea cultivars such as oakleaf, mophead, lacecap and panniculata will be on display. Over 500 established hydrangeas, new and old standby varieties, will be for sale. Hydrangea fans will also enjoy the floral displays designed to show how hydrangeas can be used to decorate the home and table.
In addition to enjoying the culture of hydrangeas, guests will also be able to enjoy the Rosebank Farms rose gardens. The gardens feature more than 300 roses, plus another 80 cutting garden roses from Kordes, all selected for adaptability in the Lowcountry.
The farm also features artwork created by local artists, along with the Johns Island Museum, a 19th century freedman’s schoolhouse with local history dating back to the days when Indians inhabited Johns Island, and don’t forget the barnyard animals; they never disappoint and are always entertaining!
The farm is located at 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway on Johns Island, just before the Kiawah Island / Seabrook Island round-about just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston. For further information, call (843) 768-0508 or email@RosebankFarms.com
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Rosebank Farms to Host 4th Annual Johns Island Hydrangea Festival
If you like hydrangeas, then you know the place to be on June 12th and 13th is at Rosebank Farms on Johns Island near the Kiawah Island / Seabrook Island round-about. Rosebank Farms is located about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston.
This popular flower festival celebrates one of the Lowcountry’s most beautiful plants during its peak blooming season. Since last year’s festival, more than 1,200 new plants have been added to the existing 2,000 hydrangeas. Sidi Limehouse is recognized throughout the southeast as an expert grower and knowledgeable professional. He has been growing and propagating hydrangeas since his boyhood on Johns Island.
Schedule of Events
10 AM to 4:00 PM: Visitors may take a leisurely self-guided tour among the several acres of hydrangea gardens. Sidi and local horticulturists will be available to answer questions and provide advice about care, variety and location in other words, all the correct information one needs to become a successful hydrangea grower.
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM: You can enjoy lunch at tables set up next to the hydrangea and rose fields. Sidi’s famous whole hog BBQ, will be served with all the trimmings. Rosebank vegetables, grown for taste (not shelf-life!) will be featured with the BBQ. Cost of the lunch is $12 – advice and tours are free.
Various hydrangea cultivars such as oakleaf, mophead, lacecap and panniculata will be on display. Over 500 established hydrangeas, new and old standby varieties, will be for sale. Hydrangea fans will also enjoy the floral displays designed to show how hydrangeas can be used to decorate the home and table.
In addition to enjoying the culture of hydrangeas, guests will also be able to enjoy the Rosebank Farms rose gardens. The gardens feature more than 300 roses, plus another 80 cutting garden roses from Kordes, all selected for adaptability in the Lowcountry.
The farm also features artwork created by local artists, along with the Johns Island Museum, a 19th century freedman’s schoolhouse with local history dating back to the days when Indians inhabited Johns Island, and don’t forget the barnyard animals; they never disappoint and are always entertaining!
The farm is located at 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway on Johns Island, just before the Kiawah Island / Seabrook Island round-about just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston. For further information, call (843) 768-0508 or email@RosebankFarms.com
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
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Sunday, June 6, 2010
Queen Anne’s Revenge Restaurant on Charleston’s Daniel Island
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your Charleston SC Real Estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Queen Anne’s Revenge Restaurant on Charleston’s Daniel Island
Lois and I ate at Queen Anne’s Revenge yesterday on Daniel Island prior to attending the Zack Brown Concert at the Family Circle Tennis Center. This was our first time at Queen Anne’s Revenge. We took advantage of the Early Bird Specials menu (4-6PM). The atmosphere was great, the food and service was better, and the pirate’s museum was unbelievable. Queen Anne’s Revenge is a must do for any “pirate lover”, or anyone who likes great steak or seafood.
Queen Anne’s Revenge was first full-service restaurant to operate on Charleston’s Daniel Island. Queen Anne’s Revenge is filled with one of the largest collections of authentic pirate artifacts in the country. Named after Blackbeard’s famous ship, Queen Anne’s Revenge is dedicated to exploring the “Golden Age of Piracy,” circa 1690-1730, through unique collections of artifacts and information regarding many of the era’s most famous pirates. Queen Anne’s Revenge provides an experience unlike any other on the South Carolina coast.
Queen Anne’s Revenge is located on Daniel Island about 20 minutes from downtown Charleston at 160 Fairchild Street, Daniel Island SC 29492. For more information call 843-216-6868 or visit http://www/qarevenge.com
The Hours:
Lunch: Monday - Saturday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Dinner: Monday - Thursday 4:00PM - 10:00PM
Friday - Saturday 4:00PM - 11:00PM
Sunday 11:00AM-9:00PM
Brunch: Sunday 11:00AM - 2:00PM
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Queen Anne’s Revenge Restaurant on Charleston’s Daniel Island
Lois and I ate at Queen Anne’s Revenge yesterday on Daniel Island prior to attending the Zack Brown Concert at the Family Circle Tennis Center. This was our first time at Queen Anne’s Revenge. We took advantage of the Early Bird Specials menu (4-6PM). The atmosphere was great, the food and service was better, and the pirate’s museum was unbelievable. Queen Anne’s Revenge is a must do for any “pirate lover”, or anyone who likes great steak or seafood.
Queen Anne’s Revenge was first full-service restaurant to operate on Charleston’s Daniel Island. Queen Anne’s Revenge is filled with one of the largest collections of authentic pirate artifacts in the country. Named after Blackbeard’s famous ship, Queen Anne’s Revenge is dedicated to exploring the “Golden Age of Piracy,” circa 1690-1730, through unique collections of artifacts and information regarding many of the era’s most famous pirates. Queen Anne’s Revenge provides an experience unlike any other on the South Carolina coast.
Queen Anne’s Revenge is located on Daniel Island about 20 minutes from downtown Charleston at 160 Fairchild Street, Daniel Island SC 29492. For more information call 843-216-6868 or visit http://www/qarevenge.com
The Hours:
Lunch: Monday - Saturday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Dinner: Monday - Thursday 4:00PM - 10:00PM
Friday - Saturday 4:00PM - 11:00PM
Sunday 11:00AM-9:00PM
Brunch: Sunday 11:00AM - 2:00PM
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
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Saturday, June 5, 2010
Charleston Lowcounrty Resort Community Information
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Charleston Lowcounrty Resort Community Information
Let’s begin by defining a Charleston SC resort community. A resort community, sometimes called a resort city or resort destination, is a town or area where tourism or vacationing is a primary component of the local culture and economy. Typically, the economy of a resort community is geared almost entirely towards catering to tourists. The typical Charleston resort communities has nice beaches, oceanfront luxury homes, shops and luxury boutiques selling locally-themed souvenirs, motels, golf courses, tennis courts, and unique restaurants within their boundaries. I believe there are five resort communities in the greater Charleston SC area I will explore; they are Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, Folly Beach, Daniel Island, and Wild Dunes.
Kiawah Island
Kiawah (Key-a-wah) Island perpetuates the name of the Kiawah Indian tribe who used the Island for hunting and fishing during the 1600s. In 1675, the Kiawah Indians ceded the Island to the English Lords' Proprietor, Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftsbury. Kiawah Island is approximately 10 miles long and 1 mile wide and the beach is over 300 feet wide at low tide. There approximately 1,300 full time residents. Today Kiawah Island is a private resort and residential community that combines exclusive style with relaxed island living. Picture a place where tradition, tranquility, and respect for nature create an exceptional lifestyle for individuals seeking luxury real estate for a primary residence or vacation home. Located just 30 minutes south of historic Charleston SC, this sun-washed barrier island offers both sophistication and simplicity. Here you can dine in five-star luxury or spread a simple picnic on the beach. There are 20 miles of bike paths. Wildlife abounds on the island. There are five golf courses on the island the Ocean Course, Osprey Course, Turtle Course, and Ocean Course are public golf courses and the River Course is a private course.
During the past six months 17 single family homes listed in MLS sold with the average selling price of $946,235.
Seabrook Island
Seabrook is a private island resort Edged by 3 miles of wide beaches and pristine dunes along the South Carolina coast with a population just over 1,300. Club members and their guests enjoy two championship golf courses, a tennis center, horseback riding, a fitness center and many other amenities. Yet, despite its peaceful seclusion, Seabrook Island is conveniently located less than 30 minutes from all the charms of Charleston, the south's most romantic city.
During the past six months 37 single family homes sold with the average selling price being $595,578.
Folly Beach
Folly Beach has always been a part of coastal South Carolina’s history and charm. Nestled between the Folly River and the Atlantic Ocean, just fifteen minutes from downtown Charleston, the barrier island of Folly Beach truly offers you the best of both worlds. Locals refer to our little corner of the world as the "Edge of America". When you wake up in the morning you'll enjoy the sunrise on the beach and finish your day watching a spectacular sunset on the Folly River. On the eastern tip of the Island you'll find an outstanding view of the Morris Island Lighthouse from one of our three county parks. The Folly Beach Fishing Pier, which extends more than 1,045 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, hosts fishing tournaments . . . and if you want to fish, you can rent everything you need at the shop on the Folly Beach Pier. Folly Beach has some of the best surfing on the east coast and holds several surfing events yearly.
During the past six months 42 homes sold with an average selling price of $465,510.
Wild Dunes
In 1975, the Sea Pines Co., one of the major developers of Hilton Head Island, established a similar resort enterprise on 900 acres of land at the northeast end of the Isle of Palms Island. Originally named The Isle of Palms Beach and Racquet Club it was renamed The Wild Dunes Beach and Racquet Club in 1984 and today is simply called Wild Dunes which is about 20 minutes from downtown Charleston SC. With nationally recognized golf courses and other resort amenities, Wild Dunes has become a major vacation locale on the South Carolina coast.
During the past six months 45 homes sold with an average selling price of $803,825.
Daniel Island
Daniel Island is much more than a private community - it's an island town complete with restaurants, shopping, schools, churches, a private country club and world-class recreational opportunities only 20 minutes from downtown Charleston.
Spanning 4,000 acres and surrounded by rivers, creeks and Charleston Harbor, Daniel Island boasts 23 miles of shoreline, offering residents access to boating, fishing, swimming, crabbing and other aquatic pursuits. More than 400 acres of this sea island have been transformed into an array of parks and open greenspace, and over 12 miles of leisure trails traverse the island, meandering through neighborhoods and parks, along the marsh and through the island's downtown.
The Daniel Island Club is the island's private country club, featuring the country's only private pairing of courses designed by Tom Fazio and Rees Jones playing on the same property. With breathtaking Lowcountry scenery, immaculate playing conditions and an array of social and recreational amenities, the Daniel Island Club has received national accolades from Golf Magazine, Travel & Leisure Golf, Luxury Golf & Travel and other national publications.
During the past six months 89 homes sold with an average selling price of $630,667.
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As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
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Charleston Lowcounrty Resort Community Information
Let’s begin by defining a Charleston SC resort community. A resort community, sometimes called a resort city or resort destination, is a town or area where tourism or vacationing is a primary component of the local culture and economy. Typically, the economy of a resort community is geared almost entirely towards catering to tourists. The typical Charleston resort communities has nice beaches, oceanfront luxury homes, shops and luxury boutiques selling locally-themed souvenirs, motels, golf courses, tennis courts, and unique restaurants within their boundaries. I believe there are five resort communities in the greater Charleston SC area I will explore; they are Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, Folly Beach, Daniel Island, and Wild Dunes.
Kiawah Island
Kiawah (Key-a-wah) Island perpetuates the name of the Kiawah Indian tribe who used the Island for hunting and fishing during the 1600s. In 1675, the Kiawah Indians ceded the Island to the English Lords' Proprietor, Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftsbury. Kiawah Island is approximately 10 miles long and 1 mile wide and the beach is over 300 feet wide at low tide. There approximately 1,300 full time residents. Today Kiawah Island is a private resort and residential community that combines exclusive style with relaxed island living. Picture a place where tradition, tranquility, and respect for nature create an exceptional lifestyle for individuals seeking luxury real estate for a primary residence or vacation home. Located just 30 minutes south of historic Charleston SC, this sun-washed barrier island offers both sophistication and simplicity. Here you can dine in five-star luxury or spread a simple picnic on the beach. There are 20 miles of bike paths. Wildlife abounds on the island. There are five golf courses on the island the Ocean Course, Osprey Course, Turtle Course, and Ocean Course are public golf courses and the River Course is a private course.
During the past six months 17 single family homes listed in MLS sold with the average selling price of $946,235.
Seabrook Island
Seabrook is a private island resort Edged by 3 miles of wide beaches and pristine dunes along the South Carolina coast with a population just over 1,300. Club members and their guests enjoy two championship golf courses, a tennis center, horseback riding, a fitness center and many other amenities. Yet, despite its peaceful seclusion, Seabrook Island is conveniently located less than 30 minutes from all the charms of Charleston, the south's most romantic city.
During the past six months 37 single family homes sold with the average selling price being $595,578.
Folly Beach
Folly Beach has always been a part of coastal South Carolina’s history and charm. Nestled between the Folly River and the Atlantic Ocean, just fifteen minutes from downtown Charleston, the barrier island of Folly Beach truly offers you the best of both worlds. Locals refer to our little corner of the world as the "Edge of America". When you wake up in the morning you'll enjoy the sunrise on the beach and finish your day watching a spectacular sunset on the Folly River. On the eastern tip of the Island you'll find an outstanding view of the Morris Island Lighthouse from one of our three county parks. The Folly Beach Fishing Pier, which extends more than 1,045 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, hosts fishing tournaments . . . and if you want to fish, you can rent everything you need at the shop on the Folly Beach Pier. Folly Beach has some of the best surfing on the east coast and holds several surfing events yearly.
During the past six months 42 homes sold with an average selling price of $465,510.
Wild Dunes
In 1975, the Sea Pines Co., one of the major developers of Hilton Head Island, established a similar resort enterprise on 900 acres of land at the northeast end of the Isle of Palms Island. Originally named The Isle of Palms Beach and Racquet Club it was renamed The Wild Dunes Beach and Racquet Club in 1984 and today is simply called Wild Dunes which is about 20 minutes from downtown Charleston SC. With nationally recognized golf courses and other resort amenities, Wild Dunes has become a major vacation locale on the South Carolina coast.
During the past six months 45 homes sold with an average selling price of $803,825.
Daniel Island
Daniel Island is much more than a private community - it's an island town complete with restaurants, shopping, schools, churches, a private country club and world-class recreational opportunities only 20 minutes from downtown Charleston.
Spanning 4,000 acres and surrounded by rivers, creeks and Charleston Harbor, Daniel Island boasts 23 miles of shoreline, offering residents access to boating, fishing, swimming, crabbing and other aquatic pursuits. More than 400 acres of this sea island have been transformed into an array of parks and open greenspace, and over 12 miles of leisure trails traverse the island, meandering through neighborhoods and parks, along the marsh and through the island's downtown.
The Daniel Island Club is the island's private country club, featuring the country's only private pairing of courses designed by Tom Fazio and Rees Jones playing on the same property. With breathtaking Lowcountry scenery, immaculate playing conditions and an array of social and recreational amenities, the Daniel Island Club has received national accolades from Golf Magazine, Travel & Leisure Golf, Luxury Golf & Travel and other national publications.
During the past six months 89 homes sold with an average selling price of $630,667.
Search all Charleston Resort Community Homes in MLS.
See additional Charleston Resort Golf Courses details such as location, design, and green fees.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com/
Friday, June 4, 2010
Charleston’s Carifest 2010 Schedule of Events
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Charleston’s Carifest 2010 Schedule of Events
June 17 – 19 the Charleston CariFest 2010 celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month with a series of special events. The featured country this year is Barbados.
Thursday June 17, the CariFest Symposium touches on the "Jewish-Caribbean connection" from 6-9 p.m. at Arnold Hall on the College of Charleston campus.
Friday June 18, the Masquerade Fete event features a Mardi Gras-style party at the The International Longshoreman's Hall on Morrison Drive in Charleston, with a dinner/dance fundraiser in support of the CariFest Children's Steel Band Project.
A Caribbean Carnival Street Parade kicks off at midday on Sat. June 19 with masqueraders marching from the Visitor's Center on Ann Street in downtown Charleston The parade route is: Visitor's Center on Ann Street to King Street to Carolina Street across Rutledge to Fishburne into Brittle Bank Park on Lockwood Avenue above the Crosstown in Charleston SC. View the splendor of the Caribbean with colorful Revelers in beautiful costumes dancing to the beat of Reggae and Soca music through the streets on their way to Brittle Bank Park. "Playing Mas" Caribbean style.
There will be a variety of steel bands, reggae/soca music, Caribbean dancers, Indian dancers, food, drink, children's activities, and crafts; hours are 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
The CariFest after-party takes place on Sat. June 19 at 10 p.m. at the Tropix Bar & Grill (1531 Dorchester Road) in North Charleston.
For additional information call (843) 302-1245 or (843) 557-6258 or visit charlestoncarifest.com
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Charleston’s Carifest 2010 Schedule of Events
June 17 – 19 the Charleston CariFest 2010 celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month with a series of special events. The featured country this year is Barbados.
Thursday June 17, the CariFest Symposium touches on the "Jewish-Caribbean connection" from 6-9 p.m. at Arnold Hall on the College of Charleston campus.
Friday June 18, the Masquerade Fete event features a Mardi Gras-style party at the The International Longshoreman's Hall on Morrison Drive in Charleston, with a dinner/dance fundraiser in support of the CariFest Children's Steel Band Project.
A Caribbean Carnival Street Parade kicks off at midday on Sat. June 19 with masqueraders marching from the Visitor's Center on Ann Street in downtown Charleston The parade route is: Visitor's Center on Ann Street to King Street to Carolina Street across Rutledge to Fishburne into Brittle Bank Park on Lockwood Avenue above the Crosstown in Charleston SC. View the splendor of the Caribbean with colorful Revelers in beautiful costumes dancing to the beat of Reggae and Soca music through the streets on their way to Brittle Bank Park. "Playing Mas" Caribbean style.
There will be a variety of steel bands, reggae/soca music, Caribbean dancers, Indian dancers, food, drink, children's activities, and crafts; hours are 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
The CariFest after-party takes place on Sat. June 19 at 10 p.m. at the Tropix Bar & Grill (1531 Dorchester Road) in North Charleston.
For additional information call (843) 302-1245 or (843) 557-6258 or visit charlestoncarifest.com
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Freshfields Village at the Junction of Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Freshfields Village at the Junction of Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island
Freshfields Village is located between Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island just beyond the Kiawah Island round-about and is about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston.
Freshfields Village is a perfect mix of shops, businesses and restaurants in a timeless and peaceful setting that evokes an era gone by. Freshfields Village is a place where Kiawah, Seabrook, Johns Island, and Charleston residents along with visitors can find the perfect gift, enjoy fine and causal dining, and share unique outdoor concerts, art exhibits and festivals.
Freshfields Village has many shops and businesses such as apparel and accessories shops, banks, dining establishments, galleries, photo shop, book store, pharmacy, doctor offices, beauty salon, home design and accessories shops, home services businesses, rental and real estate offices, grocery store, convenient store / gas station, sporting goods / outdoors shops, and much more.
In addition to great shopping Freshfields Village hosts a number of events throughout the year from Holiday festivals to a summer series that features Concerts on the Green, Farmer’s Markets, and outdoor movies. Freshfields Village is a great place to check out whether you live on Kiawah or Seabrook Islands, downtown Charleston, on vacation.
For additional information call 843-768-6491 or visit http://www.freshfieldsvillage.com/
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com/
Freshfields Village at the Junction of Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island
Freshfields Village is located between Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island just beyond the Kiawah Island round-about and is about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston.
Freshfields Village is a perfect mix of shops, businesses and restaurants in a timeless and peaceful setting that evokes an era gone by. Freshfields Village is a place where Kiawah, Seabrook, Johns Island, and Charleston residents along with visitors can find the perfect gift, enjoy fine and causal dining, and share unique outdoor concerts, art exhibits and festivals.
Freshfields Village has many shops and businesses such as apparel and accessories shops, banks, dining establishments, galleries, photo shop, book store, pharmacy, doctor offices, beauty salon, home design and accessories shops, home services businesses, rental and real estate offices, grocery store, convenient store / gas station, sporting goods / outdoors shops, and much more.
In addition to great shopping Freshfields Village hosts a number of events throughout the year from Holiday festivals to a summer series that features Concerts on the Green, Farmer’s Markets, and outdoor movies. Freshfields Village is a great place to check out whether you live on Kiawah or Seabrook Islands, downtown Charleston, on vacation.
For additional information call 843-768-6491 or visit http://www.freshfieldsvillage.com/
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com/
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Charleston County’s 6th Annual Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival at Waterfront Memorial Park in Mount Pleasant
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Charleston County’s 6th Annual Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival at Waterfront Memorial Park in Mount Pleasant
The Sixth Annual Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival will take place at Waterfront Memorial Park, across the harbor from downtown Charleston, in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, June 5th, 2010 from 10:00am - 5:00pm.
The highly anticipated Sweetgrass Festival will celebrate the rich Gullah Geechee cultural heritage and provides the most extensive showcase of sweetgrass baskets in the Lowcountry area. This year’s event features an assortment of unique handmade arts & crafts, paintings, live performances, and documentary films. Festival-goers will enjoy two days filled with entertainment that includes gospel songs and praise dance, storytelling and Gullah Geechee skits, basket-making demonstrations and the Adande African Drummers and Dancers. Visitors will be treated to a variety of authentic Gullah cuisine, classic barbeque, fish, chicken and beverages offered for sale by more than 15 Lowcountry restaurants and food vendors. Publications on Lowcountry Gullah Geechee history, fiction, and cookbooks can also be purchased on-site. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage in hands on basket making demonstrations and enter the drawings for a chance to win beautiful sweetgrass baskets.
This is a family event. Admission and parking are free. No alcohol will be sold. The location is Mount Pleasant’s Waterfront Memorial Park, just across the new Mount Pleasant Bridge from Charleston, on Saturday June 5th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For additional information call 843-856-9732 or visit http://www.sweetgrassfestival.org
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Charleston County’s 6th Annual Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival at Waterfront Memorial Park in Mount Pleasant
The Sixth Annual Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival will take place at Waterfront Memorial Park, across the harbor from downtown Charleston, in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, June 5th, 2010 from 10:00am - 5:00pm.
The highly anticipated Sweetgrass Festival will celebrate the rich Gullah Geechee cultural heritage and provides the most extensive showcase of sweetgrass baskets in the Lowcountry area. This year’s event features an assortment of unique handmade arts & crafts, paintings, live performances, and documentary films. Festival-goers will enjoy two days filled with entertainment that includes gospel songs and praise dance, storytelling and Gullah Geechee skits, basket-making demonstrations and the Adande African Drummers and Dancers. Visitors will be treated to a variety of authentic Gullah cuisine, classic barbeque, fish, chicken and beverages offered for sale by more than 15 Lowcountry restaurants and food vendors. Publications on Lowcountry Gullah Geechee history, fiction, and cookbooks can also be purchased on-site. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage in hands on basket making demonstrations and enter the drawings for a chance to win beautiful sweetgrass baskets.
This is a family event. Admission and parking are free. No alcohol will be sold. The location is Mount Pleasant’s Waterfront Memorial Park, just across the new Mount Pleasant Bridge from Charleston, on Saturday June 5th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For additional information call 843-856-9732 or visit http://www.sweetgrassfestival.org
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
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