About Charleston

South Carolina has one thing no other state has, and that's Charleston. You have to see it - no, experience it - to understand what that statement means. Photos can't capture it, travel videos don't either. When people in South Carolina feel like getting out of town for a weekend and can't decide where to go, Charleston almost always turns out to be a best bet. Then again, many people decide to come for the rest of their lives.

Beautiful it is - with cobblestone streets, neighborhoods of restored homes painted in pastels and water lapping along the Battery, where some of the oldest, grandest homes abide. Enchanting, intriguing, Charleston lures wanderers siren-like to its historic district, much like it lure pirates and gentry two centuries ago. South Carolina's oldest city, settled in 1670, has withstood earthquakes, hurricanes and Gen. William. T. Sherman to still beckon the begotten. As a pop song several years ago put it, "Oh baby, she's got it."

Charleston has been named the "Most Mannerly City in the united States" six consecutive years, including 1999, by etiquette expert Marjabelle Yound Stewart. But that's one of countless accolades. "Most Romantic Getaway," it's been called by Southern Living magazine; Partners for Livable Communities put it on its top ten most livable places in the country. Conde Nast Traveler regularly ranks it among the best places in the world to visit. Quaint, historic inns and opulent hotels provide every luxury and charm for visitors, who come for the gardens, the architecture, the dining, the shopping.

Then there's the Fun Quotient. Charleston might have the patent on festivals, serving up the huge Oyster Festival in January, the huger Southeastern Wildlife Exposition in February, and the internationally respected Spoleto Festival USA arts feast in May and June. The Riverdogs play baseball in a fine new stadium, and the new $6 million South Carolina Aquarium houses plant and animal life from the Palmetto Stat's mountains to coast. Add tours for candlelit homes and secret gardens and the Moja Festival each fall, which celebrates African and Caribbean cultures, and you've got a town they can't call sleepy anymore.

City Population - 87,044
Charleston County Population - 316,482

$29,500,000 - 0 Pinefield Dr Charleston, SC @ Pinefield

MLS#

1111164

Class:

Vacant Land

Status:

Active

Acres:

39.25

# Lots:

N/A

This is the premier development site in the entire Charleston Area. Most of the property is high and dry with a few, mainly perimeter, wetlands identified along the east property line that is shared with the marsh. Potential shoppers will have a broadside elevated view of this site from both east and west bound lanes of 526. Clements Ferry Rd...

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$23,000,000 - 32 Legare St Charleston, SC @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1128118

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

9

Baths:

13 Full / 2 Half

The Sword Gate House rests behind one of the most recognized gates in all of Charleston. This very fine Federal style home is grand with Adam detailed beautiful wood and plaster work. This home is positioned well back from Legare and Tradd Streets and is surrounded on all sides by a magnificent collection of Charleston gardens and patios. Thi...

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$17,500,000 - 2 Concord St Charleston, SC @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1115196

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

5 Full / 2 Half

Truly Unique and Truly Inspiring. 2 Concord Street is unquestionably THE premier property of Charleston. This property is truly a gem and represents Charleston properties like no other. The property is located adjacent to the Carolina Yacht Club and was previously the Degaussing Station owned by the State of South Carolina. The property was conv...

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$9,875,000 - 32 South Battery Charleston, SC @ South Of Broad

MLS#

2829416

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

6

Baths:

6 Full / 2 Half

32 South Battery dominates the row of mansions known world-wide simply as The Battery. The Colonel John Ashe House, built around 1782 has been meticulously restored in every detail from the brick flooring in the basement to the gold sphere on top of the cupola. Listed in Category 1 - Exceptional - of the Historic Architecture Survey of 1972-73, ...

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$8,485,000 - 2 Water St Charleston, SC @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1012197

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

6

Baths:

6 Full / 1 Half

The Nathaniel Ingraham house at 2 Water Street represents a rare opportunity to own one of the few remaining single family homes on High Battery. Owned by many notable figures over its 200 year history including current owner and renowned contemporary artist John Dunnan this magnificent modified Federal property has undergone an exhaustive res...

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$7,495,000 - 1 Meeting St Charleston, SC @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1122042

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

7

Baths:

6 Full / 2 Half

Listed for the first time in 50 years, the George Robertson House, circa 1846, is prominently located at the corner of South Battery, White Point Gardens and the beginning of Meeting Street. This classic late Empire period, 5 story (incl. ground level) brick mansion with triple piazzas facing the park, was designed to offer a perfect venue fo...

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$6,900,000 - 0 Maybank Hwy Charleston, SC @ Wadmalaw Island

MLS#

1012718

Class:

Vacant Land

Status:

Active

Acres:

482.00

# Lots:

N/A

Property may be viewed by appointment only. Approximately 4,400 ft. frontage on Bohicket Creek with spectacular views. Property is approximately 400 AC of upland including approximately 125 AC of open fields, deep water on Bohicket. Diverse wildlife habitat includes deer and turkey. Frontage on Maybank Hwy. with potential for private family r...

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$6,400,000 - 19 East Battery St Charleston, SC @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1102825

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

6 Full / 2 Half

The Julius M. Visanska House. Built by notable Charleston architect Albert Simons, this fine "double house" offers incredible Harbor and Fort Sumter views. One of ten "estate" properties overlooking the Historic Waterfront. This recently renovated brick home is sited on generous grounds with two main levels above a basement level. The grand c...

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$5,998,000 - 91 East Bay St Charleston, SC @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1122523

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

4 Full / 3 Half

The "Inglis Arch House" on Rainbow Row, Circa 1787. Charming oasis in downtown Charleston completely restored by Richard Marks. Interior design by Amelia Handegan. Stunning main house (4246 sqft) with fabulous eat-in kitchen, large second floor living room/drawing room with French doors overlooking courtyard, guest house and gardens. Master b...

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$5,900,000 - 37 King St Charleston, SC @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1111615

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

5 Full / 2 Half

Located on lower King Street and in the heart of Charleston's historic South of Broad district, you will find this magnificently renovated home full of all the conveniences of now with the grand charm of the past! This impeccable home boosts gorgeous hardwood floors, high ceilings with intricate molding, 7 fireplaces, full home audio throughout,...

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