Area Guide to Charleston Beach and Historic Real Estate
Historic Downtown Charleston. A cultural enclave for the most discriminating buyer, the downtown area includes over 3,500 historical buildings and houses dating from the 1600s and the most exquisite architecture in the nation. The Historic Charleston mansions have been preserved and refurbished with great architectural integrity. Downtown Charleston includes the highly desired South of Broad residential area, as well some of the finest restaurants and boutiques in the country on King, Meeting, East Bay, and Broad Streets. Charleston consistently rates with New York and San Francisco in desirability by Conde Naste.
Isle of Palms Isle of Palms is known for its fabulous beach and beachfront vacation homes which are a sight to behold. Plan to be impressed by the grandeur of the Isle of Palms real estate. There's a great selection of homes on the market. IOP has wonderful restaurants and shops, is minutes to the Mt. Pleasant Town Center shopping mall and every amenity, and about twenty minutes to the cultural enclave of downtown historic Charleston.
Wild Dunes Wild Dunes is Isle of Palms gated beach resort featuring world-class amenities. With two beautiful championship caliber golf courses, Wild Dunes has not only been rated an award winning golf resort by Golf magazine but also a top ten tennis resort by Tennis magazine. Other amenities include fine dining options, the Island Day Spa & Salon, a full-service fitness center, swimming pools, biking and fitness trails, and one of the nations top five kids recreation programs. Just outside of the gates are the wonderful restaurants and shops of the Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, Mt. Pleasants Town Center, and within thirty minutes, the cultural enclave of historic Charleston. Amazing beachfront properties as well deepwater homes are available of the Intra Coastal Waterway.
Folly Beach The closest beach downtown historic Charleston, Folly Beach boasts nearly 6 miles of Atlantic Ocean beachfront, where you'll find grand beachfront homes, oceanfront condos, and you'll learn why Folly is called "The Edge of America". If you're looking for a true sense of community in a beach town close to downtown Charleston, then this is the beach real estate for you.
Sullivans Island Sullivan's Island is a quiet residential beach community with a small village ambiance. Adjacent to the Isle of Palms, this exclusive yet public beach is also close to downtown Charleston and offers a special beach lifestyle for those seeking genuine charm and beach town feel.
Kiawah Island Well known by golfers throughout the world, this is a world-class gated oceanfront resort with golf courses to match. The brand new Sanctuary hotel is considered by many to exemplify the most grand oceanfront hotel of our time. Kiawah real estate on the beachfront is considered some of the most exclusive oceanfront property in America. It is located about forty five minutes to Downtown Charleston.
Seabrook Island An island adjacent to Kiawah Island, this is also a gated beach and golf community, offering an equestrian center, tennis, two golf courses, and a selection of beach condos and waterfront homes.
Interested in Buying Luxury Property in Charleston, SC?
Whether you are looking for a beach home in a gated golf community, a luxury condominium on the harbor, the perfect deep water estate, a plantation with vast acreage, or a historic home in the heart of town, you will find it here in Charleston.
Purchasing a primary residence, second home, or 1031 exchange is a significant investment. In order to make an intelligent and informed decision, you will need the most current real estate market information available for Charleston. As your agent, I will not only provide you with this knowledge in order to find the perfect home or investment property for you, but will also handle all negotiations and closing details.
The search tool on this site will give you an overview of all properties available on Charleston's multiple listing service. Whether you are interested in a mansion in historic Charleston, an authentic plantation, an oceanfront home, or a deep water luxury condominium, you will find it here. This search tool includes homes and lots available in downtown Charleston, Kiawah, Sullivans Island, Isle of Palms, Wild Dunes, Folly Beach, Seabrook Island, James Island, Johns Island, West Ashley, Daniel Island and Mt. Pleasant. When you find a property that interests you, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
Interested in Selling Luxury Property in Charleston, SC?
If you are considering selling your luxury or resort property, it is important to find an agent that will invest the time and resources a special listing deserves. You will want an agent who is an excellent negotiator and who is immediately aware of market changes. As an agent for an exclusive affiliate of Christies Great Estates, I work only with luxury and resort properties and market my listings to the most affluent buyers in the world. At closing, my clients enjoy the confidence in knowing they have secured the highest price possible for their property.
Whether you are interested in selling your beachfront home, a luxury condominium on the harbor, a stunning deepwater estate, a plantation with vast acreage, or a historic home in the heart of town, I would be happy to speak with you regarding current market conditions for your property. I specialize in luxury and waterfront properties, whether it be in downtown Charleston, Kiawah, Sullivans Island, Isle of Palms, Wild Dunes, Folly Beach, Seabrook Island, James Island, Johns Island, West Ashley, Daniel Island or Mt. Pleasant.
Would you like to know the value of your property? For a complimentary market analysis, or for any of your real estate needs, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
About Kristin
As an accredited luxury home specialist and a realtor for an exclusive affiliate of Christies Great Estates, Kristin works only with luxury and resort properties. By doing so, she is able to give special clients the time, service, and resources they deserve, whether they are buying or listing a oceanfront home, a luxury condominium on the harbor, a stunning deep water estate, a plantation with vast acreage, and oceanfront condominium, or a historic home in downtown Charleston. Kristin's awareness of market changes and negotiating ability are two of many reasons her clients are confident they are receiving the best representation available. Kristin has a reputation for meeting the needs of the most discerning clients in the Charleston real estate market.
Originally from Charleston, SC, Kristin attended Wagner College in New York City, where she began a career in marketing and advertising for a Park Avenue Pharmaceutical advertising agency. The experience allowed her to gain invaluable customer service and marketing skills while working with some of the world's largest corporations and their principals, including Novartis and Pfizer. Identifying Charleston real estate as a great opportunity to take advantage of her sales and marketing expertise, Kristin returned to Charleston and entered the industry focusing on marketing luxury and resort Charleston homes and condominiums. The same tactics and approach that she used in pharmaceutical advertising led to great success in the sale of Charleston waterfront and luxury real estate.
When not selling real estate, Kristin dedicates her time and real estate proceeds to helping children, the elderly, homeless animals, and investing in real estate. Kristin is passionate about all that she does, which is revealed by countless successful investments in Charleston real estate, her client's appreciation, and many smiles on the faces of those who need a helping hand.
Whether you are looking for a beach home in a gated golf community, a luxury condominium on the harbor, the perfect deep-water estate, a plantation with vast acreage, or a historic home in the heart of town, the search link on this site will allow you to view all luxury properties listed on the multiple listing service, whether it be in downtown Charleston, Kiawah, Sullivans Island, Isle of Palms, Wild Dunes, Folly Beach, Seabrook Island, James Island, Johns Island, West Ashley, Daniel Island or Mt. Pleasant. If interested in buying or selling a property, contact Kristin and she will be happy to assist you with your particular luxury and resort Charleston real estate needs. If you are considering listing your home, make certain to request a complimentary property evaluation and marketing proposal.
More about Charleston and Using Charleston Exclusives' Property Search
The property search tool search on this site allows you to preview the Charleston market through viewing all information available on the Charleston MLS, or multiple listing service. This is the database that Charleston realtors use and it is updated daily. This search will provide you with any information on available property for sale accessible by most realtors, whether homes, land, rental property for sale. Interested in a specialty property that may not be on the market, like certain historic homes, plantations, and luxury beach properties? Make certain to contact Kristin regarding these; as a member of the Christies Great Estates affiliate in Charleston, Kristin will be able to provide you with additional information that is not available to the general public. Contact her by phone or email and she will be happy to give you details on all Charleston property available, whether or not it is on the market.
Charleston has blended history and architectural integrity with great progress. Amongst some of the most beautiful homes and churches in America, Charleston boasts a wonderful job market, strong economy and one of the finest medical communities in the country. This combined with its coastal and historical beauty is one reason the real estate market continues to thrive. Forbes has forecasted a 200% appreciation for Charleston real estate by the year 2009 and Google Inc. has finally admitted it is behind the development of 514 acres in the Mount Holly Commerce Park, which is located on the outskirts of Charleston. Many Baby Boomers have great interest in Charleston SC real estate, whether it be in downtown historic Charleston, on the beach, or in a golf course community. Charleston is also setting precedents as the first state to include wireless Internet throughout the state. The new Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, also known as the Cooper River Bridge, is currently America's largest cable-stayed bridge. Luxury development of John's Island, Daniel Island, and the revitalization of North Charleston will ensure Charleston SC real estate opportunities for years to come. With its beautiful championship caliber golf courses, Charleston SC area beach resorts like Kiawah and Wild Dunes have been rated as award winning golf tennis resorts by Golf magazine and Tennis magazine. Enjoy fine dining in some of the nations best restaurants and an array of shopping experiences including boutiques, art galleries antique shops, indoor and outdoor malls as well as the famous downtown open market in the cultural enclave of historic Charleston. This culture combined with the natural beauty of the beaches and waterfront of Charleston SC real estate consistently bring an audience of enthusiastic buyers to our real estate market. Sullivan's Island real estate, Folly Beach real estate, Kiawah, Seabrook and surrounding waterfront properties provide buyers with incredible value relative to our nations other more developed coastal properties. Charleston real estate offers a great deal of waterfront properties, with homes to suit the most discerning buyers. Kristin specializes in luxury and resort Charleston SC real estate, whether it be Wild Dunes Real Estate, Sullivans Island Real Estate, Mt Pleasant real estate, Isle of Palms Real Estate, Daniel Island Real Estate, Johns Island Real Estate, James Island Real Estate, Kiawah Island Real Estate, Mount Pleasant Real Estate, Folly Beach Real Estate, Seabrook Island Real Estate, West Ashley Real Estate, Charleston SC beachfront condominiums, real estate on Isle of Palms, retiring in South Carolina, waterfront condos on Folly Beach, Folly Beach South Carolina real estate. Whether in the heart of the historic district or on the beachfront, buying homes in Charleston is always a delight. As an investor herself in Charleston SC real estate, an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist and Charleston realtor, Kristin is proud to be an agent for William Means Real Estate, the exclusive affiliate of Christies Great Estates for Charleston. This site will help you begin your search, as it connects you directly with the Charleston MLS (Multiple listing Service) listings or to acquire information about buying or selling luxury property. Thank you for choosing Charleston Exclusives as your leading resource for Charleston SC real estate information. As you research Charleston South Carolina you will find valuable information on the resources page, which you can locate by clicking the area guide page link at the top of this page. On the resources page you will find many links to including Charleston weather, Charleston newspaper, Charlestons Chamber of Commerce, the finest Charleston restaurants, Charleston schools, Charleston events, sports and Charleston jobs.
