Friday, July 30, 2010

Isle of Palms & Wild Dunes SC Real Estate

The northernmost of the three Charleston barrier islands, Isle of Palms offers a wide range of Charleston beach front homes. Despite being only twenty minutes from downtown Charleston, arriving at an Isle of Palms Home and Wild Dunes Home also means arriving in a relaxed, family-friendly beach community. Isle of Palms is a popular ‘destination’ vacation spot, with an abundance of activities, dining and nightlife which make Isle of Palms SC Real Estate and Wild Dunes SC Real Estate properties attractive to investors as well.


Bordered by Sullivan’s Island and Breach Inlet to the south, and Mount Pleasant and the Intercoastal Waterway to the west, all Isle of Palms Real Estate is just a short distance from the beautiful, wide sweeping beaches fronting the Atlantic Ocean. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Isle of Palms is made up of a total of 5.6 square miles, 4.5 square miles of land and 1.1 square miles of water.

Isle of Palms SC Homes have served as vacation destinations dating back to the 19th century. Isle of Palms SC Real Estate remains attractive to those seeking mild climates that enjoy all the amenities which living near the water brings, including clean sandy beaches and a full-service marina. Isle of Palms Real Estate varies from updated 1970’s era ranch homes (originally built by J.C.Long as low-cost housing for WWII veterans) to homes with deepwater slips or oceanfront views.

For those seeking resort-style property, look no further than the northernmost end of Isle of Palms, to Wild Dunes Real Estate. Originally known as the Isle of Palms Beach and Racquet Club the resort boasts award winning tennis, recognized by TENNIS magazine as one of the “Top 50 Tennis Resorts in the Country.” In 1980, Wild Dunes SC Homes became even more popular with the addition of the Tom Fazio designed golf course which attracts up to 70,000 visiting golfers every year. Wild Dunes SC Real Estate is attractive to families, couples, golfers, meeting attendees, celebrities and retirees for its world-class golf, tennis, dining and an extraordinary array of resort-style amenities.

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Featured Mount Pleasant Listing: 13 SEAGRASS LN. w/ VIRTUAL TOUR - Wild Dunes, Isle of Palms, SC

13 Seagrass Lane w VIRTUAL TOUR - Wild Dunes Isle of Palms

13 Segrass Lane, Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, SC
A Secluded Wild Dunes Home with Unsurpassed Views

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This exceptional home, privately situated on the northern tip of Wild Dunes, finds balance and harmony in all respects. Located in the quiet and secluded Out Islands neighborhood, the home has an understated, informal elegance and thoughtful design providing for intimate, casual family living with the capability for expanded, gracious entertaining. The open layout has a backdrop of muted low-country colors that enhance the pristine setting and almost 360 degree view of the marsh, ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, and Dewees Island and Inlet. The boardwalk that meanders through the marsh begins right next to the home and leads to an essentially private beach for the neighborhood.

This extremely well-maintained home has memorable and livable spaces dictated by this special setting. The kitchen serves as gathering space and the adjacent dining areas can accommodate up to twenty or more. The home has two fireplaces (one wood-burning), two screened porches and multiple decks and porches for viewing wildlife, passing boats, and nearby islands. The first floor includes a bedroom and a den that could be a fourth bedroom, full bath and lavatory. On the second floor the master suite faces the ocean. In a separate wing, a guest room with bath overlooks Dewees Island and Inlet. Also on the second floor are the laundry and a large office with built-in desks, file cabinets and bookshelves, and views from the ocean to the Ravenel Bridge. Features and appointments include an elevator servicing all levels, electric hurricane shutter protecting major windows, granite countertops in kitchen and bathrooms, built-in sound system, and central vacuum. Ground level is enclosed, and includes 2-3 car garage, air-conditioned workshop and fitness room, as well as additional storage rooms for bikes, kayaks and collectibles.

This home is a must see and as custom as they come! Contact an agent today.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

1766 Omni Blvd w VIRTUAL TOUR - Mount Pleasant, SC

A Magnificent Custom Home
with Private Air Strip and Boat Storage


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Welcome to 1766 Omni Blvd, located in beautiful Ravens Run, one of Mount Pleasant’s most distinguished gated communities. This Low Country style home is tastefully appointed with all the latest features any home owner could dream of. This 5100 plus sq ft professionally landscaped home includes an impressive front porch with dual gazebos with exotic South American IPE decking, finished to perfection. A solid mahogany custom front door opens into a grand two-story foyer. A Shonbeck chandelier, massive crown moldings and wainscoting, and a marble checkerboard floor instantly give the home the ''WOW'' factor.

A large great room, wet bar, kitchen, sunroom and informal dinning, complete with hardwood floors and extensive crown moldings, fill the back of the home in a magnificent open floor plan. The twenty-foot ceiling great room is enhanced by a spectacular custom paneled wall, including an entertainment center cabinet, shelving, and large granite-surround gas fireplace. Anderson glass doors access the back deck. The gourmet kitchen features extensive granite counter tops, integrated Sub-Zero refrig./freezer,integrated Fisher Paykel double-drawer dishwasher, Thermador Professional six gas burner double electric oven range, large ceiling-mounted integrated exhaust hood, Dacor microwave, custom cabinetry, etc.

This home is a must see and as custom as they come! Contact an agent today.

Ravens Run - Mount Pleasant SC - Homes for Sale

Ravens Run Real Estate is a resort style community for the elite of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. A marsh-front, gated community with all the extras - a private 2400' airstrip for resident pilots, crabbing dock and 4 private, stocked lakes. The community center includes an events room, swimming pool, basketball court, tennis court, racquetball court, volleyball court, grilling area and picnic table area.

Located within the quaint town of Mount Pleasant, SC real estate just off of Rifle Range Road. Minutes from Isle of Palms/Wild Dunes and Sullivan's Island. Not too far from the Cooper River Bridge which takes you to the historic downtown Charleston, SC. Close to boutique shopping in the Towne Centre, fabulous restaurants and remarkable beaches.

Ravens Run SC homes are wonderful, large estates with lush, large yards. Spectacular marsh views, peaceful lake scenes, plenty of mature trees and the privacy of living in a secured neighborhood. Prices ranging from the $600,000's to just over $2,000,000. If you are looking to be near the beach and have a private estate home, then this is the area for you and your family.

Featured Ravens Run Listing:
1766 OMNI BLVD. - A Custom Home with Air Strip & Boat Storage

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Mount Pleasant SC Real Estate for Sale

Recently named one of the Top Ten All-American Cities (by the National Civic League, Friday, June 18, 2010), Mount Pleasant SC Real Estate offers a modern suburban lifestyle just minutes from downtown Charleston. Located directly across the Charleston harbor from Downtown Charleston, many Mount Pleasant residents frequent the 2 ½ mile commute over the Arthur Ravenel Bridge into downtown. Mount Pleasant Real Estate is popular for its ample coastline which features scenic views and boat launches and abundant shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities. Continue on through Mount Pleasant and you arrive at the pristine beaches of Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms.

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina was originally home to the native Sewee Indians and was settled in the late 17th century. This small village with riverfront homes became a summer retreat for many wealthy Charlestonians and the Old Village has since become a National Register district. Considered to be the heart of the Old Village is historic Shem Creek – this seafood hub provides ample dockside dining venues where diners can see the fisherman and shrimpers unload the catch of the day.

The historic nature of Mount Pleasant makes Mount Pleasant Homes for Sale such a sought-after market. Another attractive feature for those considering Mount Pleasant Homes is the strong sense of community. Popular with the locals are seasonal events at Boone Hall Farms Plantation and the Mount Pleasant Farmer’s Market (held Tuesday evenings from late Spring to early Fall). Mount Pleasant is also home to many of the prestigious public schools such as Mount Pleasant Academy, located in the historic Old Village of Mount Pleasant.

Mount Pleasant SC Homes vary from charming condominiums to prestigious gated estate homes and a wide variety in between. Home types include old and historic areas such as the Old Village to subdivisions with new construction. Popular Mount Pleasant SC Homes can also be found in the award-winning master planned I’On Village, a unique Traditional Neighborhood Development where natural beauty and diverse architectural details harmonize. Mount Pleasant SC Real Estate houses vary depending on the neighborhood, closeness to water, size and age. Regardless, Mount Pleasant SC Homes are located in a timeless suburb of Charleston and are a consistently good investment.

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Featured Mount Pleasant Listing:
1766 OMNI BLVD. - A Custom Home with Air Strip & Boat Storage

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

5 Lowndes Pointe - Charleston, SC


Custom Home with a Deeded Deep Water Dock

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5 Lowndes Pointe is a CUSTOM dream, located in the Longborough area on the Charleston Peninsula. Designed by Architect Jeff Fort and constructed in 2007 by MKSmith Builders, this house includes a deed deep water dock – making it a boater’s dream! Located on the marsh, the rear of the home includes four stories of porches with sweeping views of the Ashley River and redfish tailing right out your back door. 5 Lowndes Pointe includes five bedrooms plus abundant living areas, five and a half baths and three covered parking spaces.


No detail has been overlooked on 5 Lowndes Pointe and the list of custom details is astounding. The home includes a four-stop elevator which service three finished floors of living area, with soaring 10’-0” ceilings on the first living floor and ample 9’-0” ceilings above. Custom molding, trim, cabinets and built-ins set this home apart. Premium appliances can be found in the Kitchen, Butler Pantry and Third Floor Wetbar. 6.1 surround sound in the Family Room and 5.1 surround sound in the Theater Room/Play Room on the top floor. Entertaining is a dream with structured wiring with Proficient (brand) speakers throughout the house inside and out.


Not to be missed is the third floor with Theater Room/Play Room (complete with wet bar, ice maker, beverage refrigerator, ice maker and sink), Guest Suite (including bedroom and bath) and an Office/Optional Sixth Bedroom

5 Lowndes Pointe is a dream contact one of our agents for a showing!

Lowndes Pointe - Charleston SC - Real Estate

Lowndes Pointe Homes For Sale

Lowndes Pointe homes for sale. This small, waterfront subdivision is a boaters dream. Off Sunnyside Drive, just north of Wagener Terrace in Charleston, SC you will find this peaceful haven that is downtown's best unkept secret.

Lowndes Pointe is a newer community next door to it's historic, older neighbor, Wagener Terrace. Nowhere on the Charleston Peninsula will you find a home with this quality while being directly on the Ashley River.

These Charleston-styled, elevated homes include top of the line appliances, high quality finishes, moldings, elevators, 10' ceilings, custom cabinets. Outside you overlook spectacular marsh and deep water while being surrounded by green space. If you want to custom build your own dream home, then you have a few vacant lots for sale to choose from.

This elite community has a community floating dock, 9 boat slips and 12 slots for power skis. WATERFRONT, HIGH QUALITY and NEWER! Where else can you find something like this downtown Charleston?

Longborough Homes For Sale

Longborough SC real estate is a newer neighborhood on the eastern banks of the Ashley River. Located on the Charleston peninsula, it's just minutes away from the downtown life without being in the middle. Neighboring Wagener Terrace homes, Hampton Park Terrace and Lowndes Pointe.

Traditional architecture cultivates these tree-lined streets and takes you back to an older, simpler Charleston, SC. High quality fixtures and features make this a homey borough with all the perks of upscale living.

Close to the historic Hampton Park where activity exudes. Around the corner from The Citadel, the military college of South Carolina and Joe Riley baseball stadium. This area provides a fabulous neighborhood while being close to it all!

Compromising 82 luxurious homes, stunning views of the Ashley River, and a community crabbing dock. This exquisite address is one of the most unique boroughs above the Crosstown of Charleston.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Charleston SC Real Estate



Charleston, South Carolina is a city known for it's fascinating history and friendly people. Encompassing a peninsula which is bordered both by the Ashley and the Cooper River. At the tip, where the two rivers meet, is the historic park called White Point Gardens, part of the famous South of Broad or Battery section.

Originally called Charles Towne after King Charles II of England, the name Charleston was adopted in the year 1783. It's past consists of the Civil War where Fort Sumter fought to protect the city, the importance of the ports and naval base during World War II and then the disaster of Hurricane Hugo in 1989. All of these major events have shaped Charleston real estate to what it is today.

Nicknames include the Holy City, for the many steeples visible above the low-rise buildings of its city, and the Palmetto City, for the Caribbean aspect of an abundance of palmetto trees lining the area. People flock to see both the churches and the architecture making Charleston's main industry tourism. Carriage tours and walking tours usher visitors throughout the historic neighborhoods of the Charleston Peninsula and tells the stories of it's past.

During the hot summer months, people like to take trips through Mt Pleasant, SC to the beaches of Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms/Wild Dunes or in the opposite direction through James Island to Folly Beach.

Award-winning architecture, events attracting people from all over the world and still considered one of America's friendliest cities. A city who accepts those escaping harsh winters and others who decide there is no better place to live. A community you can be proud to call home - Charleston homes!

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

French Quarter Charleston SC Real Estate – Offering a rich history and architectural diversity

The French Quarter is a small historic neighborhood located in historic downtown Charleston’s ‘South of Broad’ district. It is bordered by the Cooper River, Broad Street, Meeting Street and Market Street. The area began being called the French Quarter in 1873 when preservation efforts began for warehouse buildings on the Lodge Alley block. The name recognizes the high concentration of French merchants in the area. Notable landmarks in the French Quarter neighborhood include the Dock Street Theatre, the French Huguenot Church and St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church.

The French Quarter also is the home to year round Art Walks due to the area’s high concentration of art galleries. At the center of it all is the Dock Street Theatre, the first building designed for theatrical use in the Americas which remains in operation to this day (although performances are presently suspended due to a significant renovation). The area also boasts upscale boutiques and ample opportunities for entertainment and dining.
French Quarter Homes for Sale are often located on charming, historic cobblestone streets. Many of the French Quarter Homes date back to the 18th and 19th century, and many are on the National Register of Historic Homes. Other style of French Quarter Homes include restored warehouse condominiums and homes that feature colorful gardened courtyards, historic alleys, and relaxing piazzas.

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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Cooper Estates (Mount Pleasant, SC) - Natural Beauty and Modern Convenience

COOPER ESTATES HOMES FOR SALE

Situated in the heart of the Mt Pleasant, SC historic district, Cooper Estates real estate is filled with natural beauty and modern convenience. It is centrally located just off of Coleman Boulevard and is bordered on one side by beautiful and historic Shem Creek which boasts some of the best seafood found on the East Coast.

Cooper Estates homes were built in the 1950's and 1960's and have a great old town charm about them. If you like fishing, boating, or any other water sports; you will enjoy membership in the Cooper Estates Civic Club which has very nice boat landing available to all members!

Use the link below to view all of the wonderful homes that Cooper Estates have to offer. Cooper Estates truly provides some of the best Mt Pleasant SC real estate listings in the area.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

VIDEO TOUR: Gorgeous Custom Built Home in Charleston with DEEDED DEEP WATER DOCK

Check out the video of this stunning custom home with amazing marsh views and deeded deepwater dock



Built in 2007, Designed by Architect Jeff Fort and built by MKSmith Builders, this house is a boaters dream with a deeded deep water jet-dock. Located on the peninsula this home has great finishes and touches throughout. Incredible views of the Ashley River and Redfish tailing at your backdoor. Your buyer will be amazed by all the upgrades! Four stop elevator, 10' ceilings downstairs and 9' ceilings upstairs. Massive moldings, trim, custom cabinets and built-ins throughout. Premium appliances, wet bar, big pantry and high efficiency Loewen windows and doors. 8' interior doors, 6.1 Surround sound in family room and 5.1 surround sound in theater/playroom on top floor. Structured wiring with Proficient brand speakers throughout house, inside and out. Guest suite on top floor with second wet bar, ice maker, beverage refrigerator and sink. Top floor also has office/6th bedroom with fabulous deck overlooking river. Two Rinnai brand tankless hot water heaters, central vacuum and natural gas line run for grill. A estimated 1,000 square feet of porches and almost 2,000 square feet of unconditioned space underneath house. Outside shower, garage restroom, two car garage and car port. There is more!Verify any information deemed important.