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Charleston is America’s most beautifully
preserved architectural and historic treasure, with a rich, 300-year
heritage. Since its founding in 1670, Charleston has played an
important and often pivotal role in the course of American history.
The city’s past is a testament to the spirit and tenacity of its
citizens. Through occupation, economic hardship, fires, earthquakes
and hurricanes, Charleston has exhibited a remarkable resilience.
Charleston is equally acclaimed for its
contributions to the arts and humanities, and is often viewed as a
living museum. Beautiful homes, churches and public buildings line
the city’s tree-lined streets. Magnificent formal gardens grace much
of the Historic District, adding to the beauty of the colonial,
antebellum, and Victorian architecture. Some of the more popular
attractions are White Point Gardens, (commonly called “The Battery”)
and Waterfront Park. Other attractions include the new South
Carolina Aquarium, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, the Gibbes
Museum, the Charleston Museum and its Museum Houses, the Aiken-Rhett
House, the Edmondston-Alston House, and the Nathaniel Russell House.
The Rising of Charleston's New Bridge
Charleston is a city of celebration, There are
festivals and special events occurring throughout the year,
including the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, the Annual Festival
of Houses and Gardens, Spoleto Festival USA, the Fall Candlelight
Tour of Homes, the MOJA Festival and Christmas in Charleston.
Numerous other events highlighting the arts and Charleston’s diverse
cultural heritage are held throughout the year.
Visitors to Charleston are constantly amazed
at the quality and variety of restaurants that can be enjoyed. These
range from southern-style to five-star French and everything in
between! Shopping in Charleston is just as diverse and exciting. Be
sure to visit the quaint antique and specialty shops along King
Street, and browse for hand-made sweetgrass baskets in Charleston’s
Historic District and Old City Market. The entire city is chock full
of interesting and unusual shops.
Charleston’s singular appeal has been
recognized by readers of Conde Nast Traveler, who have named the
city a “Top Ten” domestic destination for nine consecutive years.
MOUNT PLEASANT...
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Just
minutes from downtown Charleston and the beaches you’ll find the
quaint, coastal Town of Mt. Pleasant. Founded in 1680, historic
Mount Pleasant has a myriad of things to see and do, and its
centrally located in the Lowcountry.
Year-round, visit the many attractions such as Boone Hall
Plantation, Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, Patriots Point
Naval and Maritime Museum, the Old Village, Sweet Grass Basket
stands, four championship golf courses, and Palmetto Islands County
Park.
Special events in Mount Pleasant include the Lowcountry Oyster
Festival, the Cooper River Bridge Run, the Arts Festival, Farmer’s
Market, Family Circle Cup, Rice Planters Golf Tournament, Children’s
Day Festival, Reenactment of the Battle of Secessionville, and many
more.
Dining in Mount Pleasant is also an unforgettable experience,
especially on Shem Creek, the most picturesque waterway in the
Lowcountry. Experience breathtaking sunsets, the sounds of pelicans,
and unmistakable views of Charleston Harbor while dining on the best
seafood, Southern cooking, and Gullah cuisine around.
Mount Pleasant also boasts numerous specialty boutiques and antique
stores, along with trend setting national retailers at Towne Center,
the area’s premier 500,000 square foot shopping destination.
The
public schools in Mount Pleasant are known for some of the highest
test scores statewide, along with strong parental involvement and
community support. In addition there are 23 private or parochial
schools in the Charleston area.
Mount Pleasant is an affluent, dynamic, educated community offering
a highly desirable lifestyle that attracts families, retirees,
businesses and highly skilled professionals. For this reason, Mount
Pleasant is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast. Come
see for yourself what all the fuss is about!
PARK WEST...
Park
West, comprised of fourteen unique and varied neighborhoods, is only
minutes from the ocean and bounded by miles of riverfront,
deep-water tidal creeks, moss-draped oaks, tall pines, and palmetto
trees. Beautifully landscaped sidewalks connect neighborhoods and
parks, while miles of bicycle and nature trails amble through Park
West wildlife areas. Resort-style living includes recreational
amenities such as tennis courts, a Junior Olympic-sized pool, a
fitness center, ballfields, and Adventure PlayLand. Served by one of
the finest public school districts in the state of South Carolina,
Park West children can attend Pinckney Elementary and Cario Middle
schools without ever leaving the Park West grounds. Masterfully
planned, Park West has a small town atmosphere which will soon
include Cambridge Square, a village with specialty shops,
entertainment centers, professional offices, grocery stores, a post
office, library, and personal service centers. Gather, shop, dine,
live, work, and play close to home!
BRICKYARD PLANTATION...
Palmettos and cedar, waterfowl and trout, marshes, ponds, creeks,
lakes, forests, and wetlands characterize the beauty of Brickyard
Plantation, winner of five “Community of the Year” awards from the
Charleston Trident Homebuilders Association. Built around the
Village Center, this masterfully-planned community not only boasts
distinctive neighborhoods with deep water home sites , but tennis
courts, swimming pools, bike paths, an exercise center, boat launch,
walking trails, fishing holes, and a clubhouse. Children of
Brickyard Plantation attend Jennie Moore Elementary School, Laing
Middle School, and Wando High School, part of South Carolina’s
finest public school district. Come see what’s so special about
these lush and historic grounds, called Wampancheone by the natives
hundreds of years ago, then used as the site of a brickyard for all
of colonial Charleston. An old brick chimney still stands in
Brickyard Plantation as a testament to its fascinating history.
I’ON VILLAGE...
Recognized nationally as one of the “Best Communities in the Nation”
two years in a row for its masterful planning and uncomplicated
elegance, I’On is a village of remarkable neo-traditional
architecture, natural beauty, shimmering lakes, salty creeks, fine
eateries and offices, and ample places to play. Residents revel in
the look and feel of old homes on the Charleston Battery, along with
plentiful sidewalks, the rookery, a community boat dock, a fitness,
swimming and tennis club, and the Creek Club, a gorgeous conference
and reception site tucked away on the serene banks of Hobcaw Creek.
Children in I’On go to James Edwards Elementary School, Moultrie
Middle School, and Wando High School, part of South Carolina’s
finest public school district. There’s always something exciting
going on in I’On, from swimming, tennis, and fitness instruction, to
lessons, mixers, social gatherings, tournaments, children’s camps,
and much more. Come be a part of the unique living experience that
is I’On Village.
DUNES WEST COUNTRY CLUB...
Dunes West offers an unparalleled country club lifestyle in a
beautiful setting. Just minutes from the ocean, lush, natural
surroundings make this master-planned neighborhood the perfect place
to escape the cares of everyday life. Dunes West is surrounded by
woods and waterways that afford great opportunities for bird
watching, hiking, or bicycling. Many home sites sit directly on the
Wando River or on one of the surrounding tidal creeks. As one of the
only communities in Mount Pleasant with a full-time manned security
gate and many large, one acre lots, Dunes West offers the ultimate
in security and natural beauty. The semi-public Golf Course that
winds through Dunes West has been ranked by both Golf and Golf
Digest as a “Top Ten Resort Course” and offers a sumptuous dining
experience at the Club House. Other amenities include tennis courts,
a full-time tennis pro, two swimming pools, Thomas Lynch Hall
community center, and a gym. Children of Dunes West attend nearby
Charles Pinckney Elementary School, Thomas Cario Middle School, and
Wando High School, part of South Carolina’s best public school
district.
SEASIDE FARMS...
Seaside Farms is located off the Isle of Palms connector, just five
minutes from the Atlantic Ocean! Live close to the ocean without
paying beachfront prices, while also enjoying the amenities Seaside
Farms has to offer such as a swimming pool and playpark for
children. Seaside Farms also has its own Piggly Wiggly supermarket,
numerous nice restaurants, a fitness center, beauty salon, and
several retail stores. Best of all, Seaside Farms offers any
possible living environment you could want, from gorgeous town homes
on the Intracoastal waterway to custom estates with magnificent
views. Three different communities within Seaside Farms offer all
sizes and styles of homes to suit most buyer’s needs and desires.
Children of Seaside Farms attend Mamie Whitesides Elementary School,
Laing Middle School, and Wando High School, part of South Carolina’s
best public school district.
HAMLIN PLANTATION...
Hamlin Plantation, once home to Native Americans who lived in
bark-covered huts and harvested fish, oysters and turtles from
Hamlin Sound, is an emerging community with some of the most
outstanding amenities in the area. Abundant park areas, crabbing and
fishing, nature walks, and a two-acre community Island are some of
the natural attractions of Hamlin Plantation, while the nearby
clubhouse has a variety of man-made amenities such as tennis,
volleyball, and basketball courts, and swimming in a Junior
Olympic-sized swimming complex with a slide. Six different
neighborhoods in a range of styles and prices offer traditional
Lowcountry home styles with marsh-front and marsh-view sites
designed to give residents optimum vistas of Hamlin Sound, the
Intracoastal Waterway, and the Atlantic Ocean. Located in an ideal
location just down the road from Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s
Island, Hamlin plantation is one of the Lowcountry’s most
sought-after communities. Children of Hamlin Plantation attend
Jennie Moore Elementary School, Laing Middle School, and Wando High
School, part of South Carolina’s best public school district.
CHARLESTON NATIONAL...
Charleston National subdivision is a beautiful coastal neighborhood
located along the Intracoastal waterway and adorned with natural
wetlands, lagoons, and beautiful oak trees. A variety of
neighborhoods exist to accommodate a wide array of lifestyle
choices. From the Legend apartments to the deep water estates of
Victory Pointe, Charleston National offers something for everyone.
In addition, Charleston National is home to one of the top
semi-private golf courses in the area. Designed by Rees Jones, the reknowned golf course architect, the course has been ranked by
several publications as the #1 non-resort course in the Charleston
area. Its year-round layout meanders through coastal marshland and
natural lagoons. Children of Charleston National attend Charles
Pinckney Elementary School, Thomas Cario Middle School, and Wando
High School, part of South Carolina’s best public school district.
RIVERTOWNE COUNTRY CLUB...
Home
to the first Arnold Palmer Signature golf course in the Charleston
area, RiverTowne is a residential country club community surrounded
by Horlbeck Creek and the beautiful Wando River. In this classic
Lowcountry setting of gorgeous natural lakes, wetlands, marshlands,
and live oaks, premium home sites abound and offer direct access to
deep water and astounding views. The wealth of amenities include a
tennis club, clubhouse, Junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, and many
bike and nature trails. RiverTowne was designed to recreate the feel
of a peaceful, old-fashioned neighborhood with tree-lined byways,
common areas, and parks that are ideal for strolling, picnicking,
and socializing with ones neighbors. Children of RiverTowne attend
Charles Pinckney Elementary School, Thomas Cario Middle School, and
Wando High School, part of South Carolina’s best public school
district.
ISLE OF
PALMS
AND WILD DUNES...
The Isle of Palms, located just 12 miles from
downtown Charleston, has been welcoming visitors since the latter 19th
century when it was accessible only by water or the trolley line
that connected it to Sullivan’s Island. Although its popularity has
grown over the years, the island has lost none of the charm for
which it is famous. Moderate year-round temperatures and seven miles
of wide, sparkling beach combine to make the Isle of Palms a
wonderful place to call home throughout the year.
The Isle of Palms offers every activity
imaginable. Whether you are the adventurous type, or prefer relaxing
under the warm South Carolina sun, you’re sure to find your own
special kind of fun. Great surfing, swimming, windsurfing,
surfcasting and offshore fishing abound. You’ll also enjoy crabbing
and shrimping in the beautiful creeks and deep green marshes that
separate this semi-tropical island from the mainland. A beautiful,
family-oriented park is also located directly on the beach.
Nestled on the northeast end of the island is
the world-renowned Wild Dunes Resort, home to two-and-a-half miles
of wide, sandy beach, luxurious ocean front accommodations, a tennis
center, twenty swimming pools, great restaurants, a fitness center,
full-service conference facilities, an oceanfront Grand Pavilion,
and two championship golf courses designed by Tom Fazio.
Although separated from the mainland, the Isle
of Palms is in no way isolated! It’s both a residential and vacation
island, featuring numerous retail and specialty shops, as well as
real estate offices, a grocery store, restaurants, day care
facilities and churches. The island also hosts several annual events
such as the Isle of Palms Connector Run/Walk and the Beach Run. Come
see why so many love to call Isle of Palms home!
SULLIVAN’S
ISLAND...
Casual, unhurried Sullivan’s Island is
treasured by visitors and residents alike for its rich history,
friendly atmosphere, and simple beauty. Year-round, residents enjoy
the island’s wide, clean, sandy beaches, charming seaside
neighborhoods, laid-back dining venues, and, of course,
fishing, swimming, boating, sunning, and tennis, and more.
Children and parents also enjoy an old-fashioned community
playground complete with a gazebo.
History buffs take
pride in the important role Sullivan’s Island played in history.
Positioned at the mouth of Charleston’s Harbor with Ft. Moultrie at
its tip, the island has always served as the city’s first line of
defense against its historical foes. The Battle of Sullivan’s Island
during the Revolutionary War was the first Patriot victory over the
British, and the island has protected and defended the city against
Union Forces, pirates and hurricanes.
Fort Moultrie,
originally built during the Revolutionary War, still
enjoys many visitors, as does the burial site of Seminole Indian
Chief Osceola. Other historic sites include the Sullivan's Island
lighthouse, and numerous shore batteries that provided defense until
the end of World War II.
Sullivan’s Island also has a rich literary
history. Several distinguished authors have written of the island’s
history, rustic beauty, and relationship to neighboring Charleston.
Edgar Allen Poe wrote a number of well-known poems on the island,
and other artists and authors still delight in telling the island’s
stories today.
DANIEL
ISLAND...
Daniel Island is a premier residential
community with an extraordinary variety of homes and homesites. Some
are on the water, some are near the town center, some overlook
neighborhood parks, and others look out over the private golf
course. Daniel Island Club, which offers an incomparable private
country club experience, has as its centerpiece a top-ranked Tom Easio golf course, with a Rees Jones course in the works. Daniel
Island also boasts abundant bike trails, sidewalks, parkland,
gardens, and natural areas, along with a growing number of charming
shops and restaurants, a modern supermarket, bank, day spa, fitness
center, and more. Adjacent to downtown is the Island’s waterfront
village area which is home to an interactive “Children’s Park”
overlooking the Wando River. In time, a waterfront restaurant and
shops will complete this charming and beautiful waterfront
destination. Children on Daniel Island attend Berkeley County
Schools, and will soon be attending a brand new public
elementary/middle school (K-8) located on the Island. Daniel Island
also hosts Bishop England, one of the state’s finest private high
schools.
SUMMERVILLE...
Summerville, situated on a pine-forested ridge, was first inhabited
in the late 1700's as Charlestonians and other inhabitants of the SC
Lowcountry sought respite from the summer heat, mosquitoes and
disease. In 1886, the International Congress of Physicians declared
Summerville as one of the two best places in the world for the
treatment and recovery of lung disorders which led to the building
of inns and hotels. These visitors, who first came for their health,
often decided to build winter homes and become permanent residents.
Due to its illustrious history, there are 700 Summerville buildings
on the National Historic Register.
Summerville's beauty is mirrored in her motto, "The Flower Town in
the Pines." Since the early 1900's, day tourists have flocked to the
town during early spring to enjoy millions of spring blossoms,
particularly azaleas, in private and public gardens, including the
mid-town Azalea Park.
Summerville has a rare combination of sophisticated shopping, a wide
variety of restaurants, and hometown hospitality. Dining choices
include a 50-year old Southern Specialties eatery, an old-fashioned
soda fountain, and a five-star restaurant in a spectacular inn.
Serious shoppers will be ecstatic about a mind-boggling toy store, a
quilt shop named one of the ten best in America, several artist’s
galleries, an heirloom jewelry store, a hand-made children’s
clothing store, and much more.
With
a population of around 27,000, Summerville continues to attract
families, business people and military personnel, all looking for a
quality of life that has long since disappeared in cities. The
Dorchester II School District serving Summerville is rated as having
some of the best schools in the state.
JOHNS ISLAND
Live a vacation lifestyle on beautiful
John’s Island. With two marinas in close proximity, six nearby golf
courses, three beaches within 20 minutes, James Island County Park,
and the rich culture, fine dining, and excellent shopping of
Downtown Charleston only moments away, it’s just a matter of picking
your method of relaxation. Of course, with so many options, you may
just opt to stay home and enjoy the scenery.
John's Island is a country community
within minutes of Charleston and Kiawah Island. Wildlife is
plentiful and it is the perfect place to live for a wide variety of
individuals. Here you will see doctors, lawyers, farmers, and goat
herders all living side by side. Cattle and horses can still be seen
grazing along the byways.
Civilization is slowly creeping onto
John's Island from the surrounding areas. But if you hurry, there is
still a wonderful, peaceful lifestyle to be had. As you drive around
some local roads, you can still see spreading oak trees meeting
overhead, and John’s Island is also known for what many locals
simply call The Tree, an Angel Oak tree approximately 1,500 years
old located in a wooded area along Bohicket Road.
JAMES
ISLAND
The Civil War began on James Island on
the morning of April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces at Fort
Johnson fired on Union-occupied Fort Sumter. Most of the fighting in
the Charleston area during the rest of the Civil War also occurred
on James Island and Morris Island, as Union troops tried to invade
Charleston from the south, from their base on Folly Beach. All of
these efforts were defeated.
James Island is a large triangular sea
island that is framed by Wappoo Creek and Charleston Harbor on the
north, Morris Island and Folly Beach on the east, and the Stono
River and John’s Island on the west. Affectionately nicknamed "Jim
Isle," it is laced with creeks and sounds and well-known for its
farming, fishing and shrimping, and ancient live oaks.
Residents of James Island enjoy the natural beauty of the 643 acre
James Island County Park which is well-known for its Holiday
Festival of Lights as well as the activities and facilities offered
there: tidal creek fishing, paved trails for walking, biking, and
skating, a children’s Funyard Playground, Splash Zone Waterpark,
campgrounds, kayak rentals, climbing wall, Challenge Course,
vacation cottages, and much more.
James Island remained predominantly
rural until the 1960s. It has since become a residential suburb, and
recently the people of James Island fought, successfully, to become
The Town of James Island.
FOLLY BEACH
The moon is shining over the ocean, the palm trees are lightly
blowing in the breeze, there are no malls, or big commercial
ventures, only a tropical paradise. Where are you? You’re not in
Hawaii, Bermuda or the tropics. You’re on Folly Beach, a beautiful
barrier island only 15 minutes from downtown Charleston. A true
beach town, with its own laid-back culture and pace, Folly Beach has
long been called "The Edge of America," which, geographically, it
truly is.
This island abounds with natural beauty, rare birds, historic sites,
fishing, surfing and unparalleled climate. If you’re a bird watcher,
you are more than likely to see Indigo bunting, Bald Eagles, the
Brown Pelican and many more. If you’re a history buff, you may want
to view Morris Island, where the lighthouse still stands, and if you
love fishing, you will find some of the best in-shore and off-shore
fishing on the East Coast. Folly Beach also boasts one of the
longest piers, and nowhere will you find better surfing on the East
Coast than at the Wash Out on Folly.
As a resident of Folly Beach, you’ll find true Southern hospitality.
Whether you want to dine on gourmet food, fresh seafood, a good
steak or just a hamburger or pizza, Folly has some of the finest
food around. If you are looking for entertainment, you will find a
variety of music, including the much-loved beach music indigenous to
this area and even a local band in which one of the town officials
plays the tub base. If it’s shopping you’re interested in, you can’t
be beat Folly Beach; the town has adopted a strategic master plan
for all of Center Street that envisions a pedestrian shopping
district similar to downtown Charleston, with artist studios,
galleries, antique shops and a dinner theater. All of this can be
yours as a resident of Folly Beach, the best of all possible worlds.
KIAWAH ISLAND
Walking along this 10-mile (16 km)
stretch of undisturbed Atlantic beach, residents find it hard to
believe that the City of Charleston is a mere 21 miles (34 km) away.
The private nature of the community, with limited-access to property
owners and guests, makes Kiawah a haven for homeowners.
The island abounds in natural beauty,
from endless acres of marsh to thick forests of pines, magnolias and
massive live oaks. Residents love to visit the nature center at
Night Heron Park, take their own nature tour on the many miles of
bike trails, or embark on a sea kayak journey to enjoy the birds,
aquatic life, and vegetation found on Kiawah. Families, in
particular, love the playing fields, picnic areas, pool complex, and
supervised, nature-oriented activities planned for children, teens,
and their parents.
Moreover, residents are only a short
distance from the challenge of Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s
championship golf courses, award-winning tennis at two complete
tennis centers, an assortment of specialty shops, and one of the
finest stretches of white sand beach on the East Coast! Residents
also enjoy especially memorable dining, from Lowcountry oyster
roasts and barbecues to opulent Sunday brunches. Like the beach
itself, the opportunities to enjoy this beautiful island seem
endless. In fact, the Travel Channel called Kiawah’s beach one of
the nation’s “Top Ten.” Come see what all the fuss is about!
SEABROOK
ISLAND
Seabrook Island, located on the
Atlantic shore just 22 miles south of historic Charleston, is unique
among South Carolina’s many attractive resort and residential
communities. It is distinctive in that it is more private and less
busy, by choice, and completely owned by its property owners. Entry
to the island is controlled by a security gate that insures privacy
for stay and play resort guests and residents.
The natural beauty of the island is
striking as you enter under a canopy of great oaks and the myriad
number of trees and flora native to the sea island. Three miles of
pristine beach stretches along the Atlantic shore and the banks of
the Edisto River, which empties into the ocean at Seabrook. Marshes
teeming with wildlife and the changing vistas captivate residents
who enjoy this idyllic setting. Boat rentals and charters are also
available for deep sea fishing, crabbing, shrimping, cocktail
cruises, or exploring the miles of ocean creeks.
The Club at Seabrook Island, which is owned by a number of the
property owners, offers two championship golf courses; a beach club
with two pools; 15 clay composition tennis courts in a racquet club
setting; fitness center; and a beautiful Island House club facility
housing restaurants, a lounge, and the golf pro shop. A complete
program of supervised family activities is in full swing from
Memorial Day to Labor Day and during the holidays. Also unique to
Seabrook Island is its equestrian center, which offers both trail
and beach rides. Come see for yourself what makes Seabrook such a
special place to live.
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Sam Hedrick
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824 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
843-991-SamH
843-991-7264
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