Thursday, October 28, 2010

Riverfront Wagener Terrace Condo with OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE!


OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE!!
Charleston Peninsula Living with Unparalleled Views
Wagener Terrace, Charleston Peninsula, SC

A spacious condominium in Charleston, South Carolina, 204 Sans Souci St. Unit 5C offers considerable value for both downtown Charleston living and unparalleled views of the Ashley River. Located in the Wagener Terrace neighborhood on the Charleston Peninsula, this condominium offers sweeping marsh views, convenience to Downtown locales and is blocks away from Hampton Park.

This charming top floor condominium features dual master bedrooms each with their own bathrooms. Upon walking into this residence you arrive in a spacious Great Room with space enough for a formal living room and a den (or less formal room), with amazing views of the Ashley River. The condominium features hardwood floors throughout the main living spaces and bedrooms. The spacious kitchen includes a breakfast nook with enough room for a table and chairs to sip your coffee while watching boats go by. The residence includes its own laundry and full use of the courtyard pool. In addition, the condominium offers ample storage with five closets in addition to the two closets in each bedroom, and floored attic space above.

Come make this fabulous residence your new home.

Click Here for Full Details -or- Contact the listing agent, Carter Rowson, today!

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Jackie Kelly Joins The Cassina Group

The Cassina Group is proud to announce its newest agent, Jackie Kelly!

A resident of Mount Pleasant since 1988, Jackie hails from the Washington, D.C. suburb of Great Falls, VA. With over sixteen years of experience at Wild Dunes and Kiawah, Jackie's skills and knowledge of the local real estate market set her apart from other agents in the area. Outside the office, you can find Jackie enjoying the beaches and waterways with her husband Paul and their two young boys, Jack and J.D. She and her family currently reside in old Mount Pleasant.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Things To Do in Charleston, SC! Fall 2010

We've put together a calendar of events for the Fall season in Charleston, SC!! If you would like to add an event, don't hesitate to contact nancy@thecassinagroup.com !

September 23 - October 24, 2010 (Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun of each week)
Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens (843) 722-4630 -
Downtown Charleston, SC
Presented to you by the Preservation Society of Charleston, this is a great event for those who have always wanted a sneak peek inside the grandoise homes of the historic South of Broad district, along with homes in some of Charleston's oldest nieghborhoods - Ansonborough, Elliotborough, Cannonborough, Wraggborough and Radcliffborough.

October 1 - October 30, 2010 (Fri-3pm to 10pm; Sat-10am to 10pm; Sun-1pm to 6pm)
Legare Farm Fall Activities (843) 559-0788 - Johns Island, SC
Young or old, if you love the sights, smells and tastes of Fall, you must visit Legare Farm on John's Island for a day of fun. Featuring a huge pumpkin patch, a 12 acre faux corn maze made from native wax myrtles, a petting zoo, hayrides, scarecrow making sessions and all sorts of delicious foods and drinks fresh from Legare Farm! You won't find a better place for Fall fun in
Charleston, SC!

October 1 - October 30, 2010
Boone Hall Fright Night -
Mt. Pleasant, SC
If you are ready for a scare, head to Boone Hall to visit the Bloodstone Manor, the Fright Stalkers Corn Field, the Body Farm Haunted Hayride and the Psycho Clowns Side Show. If you aren't up for night of terror, visit the Boone Hall pumpkin patch during the day for family-friendly activities.

October 22-24, 2010 (10am-5pm)
Mt. Pleasant Home and Garden Show -
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Enjoy a home and garden show featuring the Charleston Horticulutral Society. Locally grown winter annuals will be sold so if you love flowers, don't miss this!

October 23, 2010 (11am-6pm)
Follypalooza 2010 -
Folly Beach, SC
Head out to Folly Beach for the annual Follypalooza on Center Street! Featuring blues singer/songwriter Big Bill Morganfield, along with some local greats, this musical festival is going to be GREAT. Free and open to the public, sit back, relax and enjoy some great music.

October 23, 2010 (11am-5pm)
Park Day Festival on Daniel Island -
Daniel Island, SC

If jamming out on Folly isn't your scene, check out Park Day on D.I offering arts and crafts, boat rides on the Wando River, garden clinics, an oyster roast and DOG ACTIVITIES galore! Live music all day as well. Bring the kids...bring the pups and bring your love for everything Lowcountry! Free and open to the public.

October 24, 2010 (12pm-5pm)
Oktoberfest -
Daniel Island, SC
Daniel Island is gearing up for a busy weekend with Park Day and the famous Oktoberfest this weekend, featuring live pompah music, German dancers, all the German beer you can drink and a variety of German food. This event will offer lots of activities for kids - just make sure to remember your blankets and lawn chairs! $5 in advance, $7 at the lawn!

October 27, 2010 (6-8pm)
Trunk or Treat! - Bethany United Methodist Church on James Island (843) 795-3527

This event is sure to bring families from all over
Charleston for BUMC's annual Trunk or Treat event! Open to the public, families are encouraged to come with a decorated car trunk full of Halloween treats! Children will trick or treat from each car trunk and prizes will be awarded to the BEST decorated cars! Other activities will include dinner, costume contests for the kids, halloween games and a Haunted Walk Thru The Woods, presented by the James Island youth.

October 29, 2010 (all day)
GREEN Halloween! -
Downtown Charleston, SC
Charleston kiddos will have an opportunity to go green this Halloween by learning about and sampling products from Stretch Island Fruit Co.

October 30, 2010 (10am)
Tour da Coops at the McClellanville Arts Center - Awendaw

Learn about raising free range chickens for eggs and meat. Activities include a lecture on chicken culture, arts and crafts workshops using eggs and feathers, an exhibit of chicken photographs, and a chance to win a folk art chicken tractor in the shape of a hen. $5-$10

November 6, 2010 (11am-5pm)
Harvest Fest (843) 795-4FUN - Johns Island County Park

Spend this Fall Saturday at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center - Johns Island County Park for the annual Harvest Festival. Come for horse rides, hayrides, face painting, live music and dancing, contests, games and other family-friendly events! Don't miss out on this lowcountry event!

November 12, 2010 (8pm)
No Reservations: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain - North Charleston, SC

At the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, Chef extraordinaire Anthony Bourdain who is the author of Kitchen Confidential and the host of The Travel Channel's No Reservations, will share tales of his food adventures. Sponsored by Maverick Southern Kitchens and Firefly Vodka. $200 VIP, $45, $35.

November 12, 2010 - January 2, 2011
Holiday Festival of Lights (843) 795-7275 - James Island County Park

Experience 500,000 lights illuminating the 3 mile driving tour of James Island County Park. $10 per car and offers a marshmellow roast and a 54 passenger train ride through the enchanting, festive park to view the show. Also features: Forest Walking Trails, Carousel Rides, Climbing Wall, Gingerbread Houses, Music, Photos with Santa and 2 Gift Shops! This is a highly anticipated event for everyone in
Charleston, especially those living so close on Folly Beach and James Island!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Renovated Cottage 15 Minutes From Downtown!

RENOVATED with IN-GROUND SWIMMING POOL
Park Circle, North Charleston, SC

This Park Circle home is move-in ready and was recently reduced by motivated sellers.
5052 Walker St. was recently updated with new paint throughout and new crown moulding in most rooms. The gourmet kitchen features distinctive oak cabinetry with corian countertops and corian sink, high-end appliances, a gas range and a decorative backsplash. The master bedroom includes a large walk-in closet and a custom master bathroom suite with updated plumbing fixtures.

Other highlights of this well-maintained home include an open floor plan and an extra large laundry room large enough to use as an office or playroom. The home has energy efficient upgrades including vinyl windows and vinyl siding (installed in 2006) and a new 30-year architectural shingle roof (installed within the past two years). Also included is a transferable termite bond.

The backyard is ideal for entertaining and relaxing with a custom in-ground pool and a large brick paver patio. The backyard is fenced, with woods beyond creating a wonderful sense of privacy. The yard also has plenty of storage including a large workshop, a ‘garden shed’ and pool shed – all of which convey with the home.

The location of this home is ideal, just a short walk to Park Circle’s Historic Business District which has a fantastic coffee shop, wood fired pizzeria, Irish pub, florist, salon and post office! The neighborhood has a disc golf course, tennis courts, play parks, duck pond, Riverfront Park, bikeable streets, art walks and block parties. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from
Downtown Charleston, West Ashley and Mount Pleasant and fewer than 5 minutes to Charleston International Airport and the Tanger Outlets.

5090 (MLS# 1004822) , 5088 (MLS# 1004975), and 5052 (MLS# 1017064) Walker Street can all be purchased in a bundle package, contact one of our agents for more information!


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Come make this fabulous residence your new home

Contact the listing agent, Melissa Martin, today!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Great Condo in a Great Community!


9-E Duffers Court - Charleston, SC
Located in the beautiful Shadowmoss community West of the Ashley River

Surrounded by the fairways and greens of Shadowmoss Golf Course, 9-E Duffers Court is not only one of the most attractive units on the street, but is nestled in a residential community that offers amenities hard to find in other subdivisions West of the Ashley River! From your front door, you can walk to the Shadowmoss clubhouse, fitness center, driving range, tennis courts and neighborhood pool. 9-E Duffers Court boasts a modern floor plan, offering a kitchen great room with breakfast bar opening to a private patio, perfect for entertaining and relaxing. Separate from the casual living space is a large dining room for those more formal occasions with family and friends. Upstairs you’ll find a large, window-filled master bedroom offering lots of natural light and a calming space to unwind from the day’s work. 2 more bedrooms upstairs share a bathroom – perfect for children or a guest room and office.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to live a short drive away from historic downtown Charleston and Folly Beach while being able to enjoy quiet, suburban life in this wonderful community.

Click here for full details
-or- Contact the listing agent, Roberston Allen, today!

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Charming Broad St Carriage House

138 Broad St, #B
South of Broad, Downtown Charleston, SC
Private Downtown Residence in a Highly Desirable Location



This bright two bedroom carriage house in located in the coveted historic South of Broad neighborhood in the heart of downtown Charleston. A charming carriage house, this property is within walking distance to great restaurants, art galleries, and The Battery. The Carriage House is located in the back of the main house for privacy from the street and traffic and includes two deeded off-street parking spaces. This lovely home would serve as a perfect Pied-a-Terre.

The kitchen has an island that opens up into the living room, which creates a very nice great room. The home features primarily hardwood floors and fresh paint in the majority of the home. Sliding glass doors lead to a porch/deck and a small yard for gardening or entertaining.

The separate main house has a conservation easement on the exterior of the home to preserve the historic integrity of the property.

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Click Here to view the full details of this charming home! Contact the listing agent, Robertson Allen, today.

Renovated Mt. Pleasant Ranch

Located in Old Mount Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant, SC

3 Bedrooms ~ 2 Baths ~ 1,500 Square Feet

Nestled in Old Mt. Pleasant, 1496 Indian St. is a charming ranch with great curb appeal (the Dogwood is one of the biggest in the city!). If you are looking for a place to call home just minutes from downtown Charleston, SC, Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms beaches, look no further! And just seconds from everything the town of Mt. Pleasant has to offer, you’re just a quick skip away from grocery stores, restaurants, nightlife, retail shops and fitness centers.

This home was renovated in the late nineties, giving the home an open floor plan that flows from room to room. The kitchen offers ample cabinet space, all appliances and a trash compactor. Opens to a cozy living room featuring a wood burning fireplace – an uncommon amenity in this neighborhood. It also boasts a wonderful master bedroom with master bath and walk-in closet.

The roof, central air (condensing unit) and hot water heater were all replaced in the past few years. The back yard is fully fenced and is home to one of the largest live oaks in Mt. Pleasant!

Click here for full details or contact the listing agent, Jimmy Dye today!

Quick and Easy Home Staging Tips For The Holiday Season!

Realtor Magazine just posted an article with some quick and easy ways to get your home SELL READY during the busy holiday season.

"Go easy on the decorations, and remove your holiday centerpiece after January 1" says Joan Inglis, owner of Lake Wylie Home Staging.

For the full article,
click here.

So whether you are listing your traditional
Mt. Pleasant abode or your historic Charleston charmer, these tips can work for you!





Monday, October 18, 2010

283 Little Oak Drive REDUCED AGAIN!!

Reduced Again!!!
Published Designer’s Home with Private Dock and Boat Lift
Architectural and interior design details combine to create this one-of-a-kind Little Oak Island oasis! This Folly Beach home has been featured in Coastal Living (May 2010) and Charleston Magazine (October 2008). The home includes a private dock with boat lift for easy access to the Folly River and beyond.



Located in the gated Little Oak Island community, complete with pool and tennis courts, this home offers breathtaking Lowcountry views. The three bedroom, three and a half bath home includes elevator access from the ground floor to the first floor. The home makes a peaceful retreat while also being a perfect home for entertaining. The rear of the home features oversized glass doors, a large deck and a screened porch designed to capture the river views.

Continue to the understory of the home to find parking, storage areas and a beautiful stone terrace that leads to the dock. The dock offers water access 2 hours on either side of low tide! The grounds are beautifully landscaped with mature oaks and palmettos, with irrigation on its own meter. Also included is the invisible fence for pets and hurricane shutters.

Don't miss out on this rare find.

Offering the charm and ease of both indoor and outdoor living!

Click for full details -or- Contact the listing agent, Robertson Allen today!

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Live in Charleston's first GREEN Condominium!!

New Listing in Charleston’s first Green Condominium!
~ One Cool Blow Street, Charleston, SC ~
~ Sustainable…Modern…Affordable ~
Unit 143 is nestled in Charleston’s first LEED certified, green loft development, built with the future in mind. One Cool Blow, located on the Charleston Peninsula, was the 2009 recipient of the Carolopolis Award from Charleston’s Preservation Society for its inventive, green construction. You won’t find another downtown Charleston condominium like this one! This 4th floor unit offers energy efficient stainless steel appliances, granite kitchen counters,
bamboo flooring, and 10+ foot ceilings. Floor to ceiling windows in the great room make for ample light and an unparalled view of the Cooper River Bridge. 143 One Cool Blow offers a truly urban design with exposed concrete walls and a very open floor plan – endless opportunities for unique interior design!
The master bedroom offers a window with custom plantation shutters and a closet storage system - chic drawers and storage. The 2nd bedroom could make for a great office or guest room. The bathroom and laundry area connect both bedrooms with pocket doors. Custom drapes, custom plantation shutters, washer/dryer and light fixtures remain. Some amenities include front door access to the private courtyard, shared with other tenants and access to a common rooftop patio, gated-secured entry into building, and secured off-street parking. This unit provides the opportunity to live in a convenient location Mt. Pleasant, beaches and downtown at a price you can’t beat anywhere on the peninsula!
Go Green! Take advantage this opportunity to be the first in downtown Charleston to live
sustainably, conveniently, luxuriously and affordably!

Make One Cool Blow-Unit 143 your new home!

For full details, click here –or- contact the listing agent, Jimmy Dye, today!

Rare South of Broad Opportunity for New Construction

Build Your Dream Home
45 King Street

Charleston, SC
Historic South Of Broad

Welcome to one of the largest historic lots in downtown Charleston! Don’t hesitate on this South of Broad opportunity of a lifetime! This flag shaped lot, measuring 0.38 acres is adjacent to three Legare St. properties at the rear of the lot. The current owner has navigated local boards to have demolition and tree removal permits in hand to clear the lot, providing a blank canvas for new construction. Approval exists from the City of Charleston Board of Zoning Appeal (BOZA) to subdivide the property into two lots, if the buyer is inclined to create two property addresses. Proposed plans, designed by noted Charleston custom construction in the coveted Historic South of Broad Neighborhood. Downtown Charleston real estate opportunities like this are rare - don't miss out!

For full details, click here or contact the listing agent, Robertson Allen, today!!

Friday, October 8, 2010

204 Sans Souci St. - Unit 5C

Charleston Peninsula Living with Unparalleled Views
Wagener Terrace, Charleston Peninsula, SC


A spacious condominium in Charleston, South Carolina, 204 Sans Souci St. Unit 5C offers considerable value for both downtown Charleston living and unparalleled views of the Ashley River. Located in the Wagener Terrace neighborhood on the Charleston Peninsula, this condominium offers sweeping marsh views, convenience to Downtown locales and is blocks away from Hampton Park.

This charming top floor condominium features dual master bedrooms each with their own bathrooms. Upon walking into this residence you arrive in a spacious Great Room with space enough for a formal living room and a den (or less formal room), with amazing views of the Ashley River. The condominium features hardwood floors throughout the main living spaces and bedrooms. The spacious kitchen includes a breakfast nook with enough room for a table and chairs to sip your coffee while watching boats go by. The residence includes its own laundry and full use of the courtyard pool. In addition, the condominium offers ample storage with five closets in addition to the two closets in each bedroom, and floored attic space above.

Come make this fabulous residence your new home.

Click Here for Full Details -or- Contact Carter Rowson today!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

NEW LISTING! 2695 Shogry Pointe, Johns Island, SC



Beautiful creekside living at
2695 Shogry Pointe Road
Johns Island, SC

5 bedrooms/4.5 baths/4,422 square feet

2695 Shogry Pointe Road is the home for you want to experience everything a lowcountry residence has to offer. This private,Johns Island waterfront property sits on Abbapoola Creek and comes complete with a floating dock and covered pierhead! It offers picturesque landscape views of beautiful live oaks from all sides and sweeping creek views in the backyard. Just a 20 minute drive from beautiful, historic, downtown Charleston, SC

From the large front porch, enter a spacious foyer leading to formal living and dining rooms. The dining room connects to an open kitchen through the butler's pantry – a chef’s dream with ample cabinetry, island stove top and granite countertops. Off the hallway, find a large walk-in pantry with room for an additional refrigerator/freezer.

The kitchen opens to a breakfast room and grate room that boasts floor to ceiling windows to capture the breathtaking backyard creek views. French doors lead to a wrap around screened-in porch that will make your daily life feel like a vacation! Continue through a private hall to find a large laundry room, master suite and a second staircase leading to a large FROG/media room.

The ground level master suite includes lots of windows, French doors to the backyard, His-and-Hers walk-in closets and a luxurious master bath. Continue upstairs to find four additional bedrooms, three full bathrooms and an office.

Special features include:

· 10+ foot ceilings

· Hardwood floors (on the main level)

· Decorative mouldings

· Central Vac.

· Backyard that is pre-wired for a future pool.

· Grand porches on three sides, including a wrap-around screened porch.

· Gated dock with covered pierhead and 10'x20' floater.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity and value!

Click here for full details

or
contact the listing agent, Jimmy Dye today!

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

REDUCED! 72 Avondale Ave - A Charming, Renovated Bungalow


72 Avondale Avenue

Located in the Avondale subdivision of West Ashley, this charming 1950’s bungalow is located within walking distance to the popular Avondale shopping district with shops and restaurants. Additionally, the home is conveniently located within a few minutes from Downtown Charleston, popular beaches, and Interstates 526 / 26.

This home recently received an extensive renovation – inside and out. The Bathroom received a complete overhaul with updated plumbing, walls, finishes, plumbing and electrical fixtures. The Tuscan-inspired Kitchen is a chef’s dream and also received a complete overhaul to include a new custom-built bar-height island, stainless steel appliances and travertine, marble and granite finishes. Custom painted cabinetry, new lighting fixtures and new moldings complete the transformation. The home’s floors were re-finished and stained throughout the home. Additionally, new interior and exterior doors were added. Creating an opportunity for a future second floor expansion and/or addition – plumbing and electrical were routed to the second floor.

Exterior details include a new coat of paint, new shutters and a new 30-year architectural shingle roof. The outdoor living area was improved with the addition of a 6’-0” tall wood fence, installed along the perimeter of the backyard with gates on each side of the house for convenient backyard access. In the front yard there is a front cobblestone walkway and updated landscaping. Additionally, a new driveway provides off-street parking for up to 5 cars.

Come make this fabulous residence your new home.

Click here for full details -or- Contact the listing agent, Melissa Martin today!