Historic Charleston - Homes with A Past
Homes for sale in downtown Charleston include large stately homes from the 1800's, carriage houses turned into single family residences, townhomes from the 1700's and homes built in the early 1900's. "Old Charleston" homes and neighborhoods are charming, with wrought iron gates, courtyard gardens and live-oak and palm-lined streets. Horse drawn carriages clippity-clop past grand homes, offices, shops, and famous restaurants. Apartments inside renovated buildings and condominiums are also housing options in Historic Charleston. Shopping in Charleston can be found along King Street, East Bay Street and Meeting Street. The average selling price of the a home on the peninsula (below Hwy 17) was over $1,000,000 in 2007. Charleston County School District serves the families of this part of town as well as private and parochial schools including Ashley Hall.
Downtown Charleston is located on a peninsula of land between the Ashley and Cooper Rivers. Settled in 1680, this area today serves as the central business district of Greater Charleston as well as home to many historic sites, buildings and cultural facilities. Historic Charleston can be reached by Interstate 26 and by US 17 North and South. East Bay, Meeting and King Streets funnel traffic in from I-26 and US 17 North, while Lockwood Drive brings people in from US 17 South. Waterfront Park runs along the west side of Charleston Harbor, just off East Bay Street. This city park includes a 400 foot pier, swinging benches, fountains, and beautiful gardens. White Point Gardens, located at the tip of the peninsula, offers a spectacular view of Charleston harbor.
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