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West Ashley SC Real Estate

The West Ashley city limits of Charleston extend across the Ashley River to an area known to locals as West Ashley. In fact, it is the place where the English colonists established the first permanent settlement in the Carolinas in 1670 along the banks of the Ashley River. Today the place where the settlers first stepped ashore, Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, is among South Carolina's most outstanding natural and historic parks, with 663-acres that feature a reproduction 17th century sailing vessel, natural habitat zoo and beautiful Lowcountry vistas. It is also a favorite play and picnic spot for families from across the Charleston area

Also among West Ashley historic treasures are three of the area's most visited plantations, Drayton Hall, Middleton Place, and Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. But amidst this historic fabric, West Ashley is a thriving urban community with a population that has more than doubled since 1960 - a testament to the area's livability.

Many of the neighborhoods closest to downtown Charleston feature charming brick cottages, many of which have been renovated in recent years. Other established neighborhood wind through hundred year old live oak trees, with some home sites that feature sweeping views of the marsh or access to the Ashley River.

West Ashley real estate has also kept up with the times. Modern neighborhoods with the latest amenities continue to spring up, offering an ample range of home options, from marsh- or river-front condominiums to estate-sized mansions.

The area west of the Ashley River has successfully intermingled businesses with family-style living. Shopping at one of the largest malls in the Charleston area, or at a number of strip centers that line the major thoroughfares offers close-at-hand conveniences to residents of many West Ashley neighborhoods.

And of course, West Ashley real estate has convenient access to all the rich historic, arts and cultural opportunities just across a short bridge in to downtown Charleston. It is an easy commute to downtown Charleston for work, a dinner meeting, or an evening stroll.

West Ashley Real Estate near the Charleston SC Area | The city limits of Charleston extend across the Ashley River to an area known to locals as West Ashley.

West Ashley Schools

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ST. ANDREW'S CONSTITUENT DISTRICT #10
Dr. Vashti Washington ES, Associate Superintendent
725 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC
29407-5861
843-763-1500
FAX 769-2251

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