About Charleston - Page 5

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

$2,995,000 - 45 Pendleton St Charleston, Sc 29403 @ Wagener Terrace

MLS#

1122329

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

5 Full / 1 Half

Described by Charleston Magazine as, ?the finest example of luxury riverfront construction on the downtown Charleston peninsula," 45 Pendleton welcomes you home! Nowhere downtown, do you have such expansive views of the Ashley River. Across the river from the home is Charlestowne Landing, whose vast shoreline is protected, ensuring this superior...

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$2,935,000 - 5 Middle Atlantic Whf St Charleston, Sc 29401 @ French Quarter

MLS#

1221768

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

2 Full / 1 Half

Beauty and Sophistication define this incredible waterfront condo. Sit on the large front veranda overlooking Waterfront Park and Charleston Harbor while enjoying the cool breezes year round. Every detail has been meticulously planned and perfected in this property including Brazilian Cherry floors, custom fabricated marble fireplaces, and It...

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$2,795,000 - 6 King St Charleston, Sc 29401 @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1223474

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

5 Full / 1 Half

PRICELESS PRIVACY SOUTH OF BROAD AND OFF-STREET PARKING FOR FOUR! Just steps away from White Point gardens and the Battery, this marvelously secluded and exquisitely renovated home is an ABSOLUTE MUST SEE! This five bedroom historical gem, originally built on the gifted land of a neighboring city plantation, is set back from the street in rar...

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$2,795,000 - 73 East Bay St Charleston, Sc 29401 @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1120188

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

7 Full / 1 Half

DIRECT HABROR VIEWS. A magnificent property located along Charleston's famous Rainbow Row features elegant rooms, charming walled garden with fountain perfect for entertaining, within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, while offering privacy and seclusion for the best of all worlds in Charleston's OLD CITY. The listing includes two pr...

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$2,795,000 - 1 Vendue Range Charleston, Sc 29401 @ French Quarter

MLS#

1225104

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

3 Full / 1 Half

Luxury, harbor front condominium in the elite community of Vendue Range is a desired corner unit on the 2nd floor of the building. This sophisticated unit is one of the largest units, with Charleston Harbor and Waterfront Park views. The location of this elegant flat is one of the most quiet and private locations in the building which include...

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$2,600,000 - 134 Tradd St Charleston, Sc 29401 @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1313197

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

3 Full / 1 Half

Prime South of Broad location, this handsome home is in fabulous condition throughout. Grand main rooms are sun filled and open to double piazzas. Gracious entry and stairs, fine plaster moldings were beautifully restored, heart pine floors. The handsome library/family room opens to a large rear deck terracing to the rear garden. The spacious...

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$2,600,000 - 24 Wentworth St Charleston, Sc 29401 @ Ansonborough

MLS#

1308509

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

6

Baths:

6 Full / 2 Half

Handsome circa 1840, three-story brick premier home in Ansonborough with large walled garden, pool, and separate pool house. Currently used as a three bedroom, three and one-half bath residence and guest quarters with kitchen, two bedrooms and two and one-half baths. The main house and guest quarters combined make a six bedroom, six bath sing...

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$2,590,000 - 22 Church St Charleston, Sc 29401 @ South Of Broad

MLS#

1207280

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

3 Full / 1 Half

Daniel Brown House - built by Mariner Brown. Private, extremely charming, was the first of 3 to be built on this site. The main home contains around 4500 sqft on 4 levels. Fine 18th and 19th Century details throughout. Kitchen, baths and systems were updated around 2005. 3 or 4 bedrooms in the main, 2 full baths. The kitchen is "to the period...

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$2,500,000 - 1199 Sea Eagle Watch Charleston, Sc 29412 @ Seaside Plantation

MLS#

1017574

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

4 Full / 1 Half

Although the home is only eight years old, it has the ambience of a timeless early eighteen hundreds home. This home site is a 2.45 acre James Island Estate located on Sea Side Creek with a lagoon in the front. The home was custom built with a large front porch with square columns and custom made wrought iron banisters and railings. The same col...

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$2,500,000 - 1 New Town Ln Charleston, Sc 29407 @ The Crescent

MLS#

1224849

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

4

Baths:

2 Full / 1 Half

1 New Town Lane is on the market for the first time in over 40 years. This stunning home sits on a private, double lot ( Lots 4 & 5 ) with fabulous marsh views, overlooking the Wappoo Creek. The grounds are magnificent with several mature grand oaks and gardens (there is a well for the garden). The Crescent is one of Charlestons most desirabl...

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