A home in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, is a perfect investment located in a prime vacation destination. Rental properties here are in high demand, as visitors flock to see the place that was voted the Top City in the U.S. in 2012. A summer vacation home in Charleston is a great investment that can be rented out easily when not in use, and with many exciting things to do in the area, there will be no end to the number of people interested.
Our knowledgeable agents can assist you in finding the right property in your preferred location, whether in a historic district or at the beach. Here are some reasons that purchasing Charleston, SC real estate makes sense:
Magnificent Historic District
As the site of the first shot fired at the beginning of the Civil War, as well as a place of strategic importance in the colonial era and the Revolutionary War, Charleston is full of historical significance. The city boasts many historic homes, such as the Middleton Place House Museum, the Nathaniel Russell House (built in 1808), the Heyward-Washington House (built in 1772), and the elegant Edmondston-Alston House (built in 1825), and welcomes the visitors who come to tour them.
Waterfront Park
People love the convenience, tranquility, recreation, views and lounging opportunities presented by this city gem and owning a residence close to the park gives vacationers the ability to walk, run, jog, and bike nearby. Lined by Palmettos and oak trees and sporting a central fountain and a pier from which some of the best sights in the city can be seen, this park offers lovely walks and a charm that suits the old city, despite its more recent construction (1990).
Beaches
Pristine beaches, golf courses and relaxation draw travelers to the area. Such local districts as Sullivan's Island, Kiawah Island, Folly Beach and Isle of Palms are premier destinations and the perfect location in which to own a vacation home.
Plantations
- Drayton Hall- Built in 1738, Drayton Hall comprises the oldest unrestored plantation and grounds in the country that is open to the public. Surviving the Revolutionary and Civil Wars and the earthquake of 1886, this home is a marvel simply because it has remained standing in more or less the same condition as in the 18th century.
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens- Also founded by the Drayton family, parts of the house were built before the Revolution, but much of it was burned in a fire during the Civil War and rebuilt afterwards. Parts of the garden, however, date back as far as the 1680s and are famous for their design elements.
- Middleton Place- A residence and rice plantation, Middleton Place consisted of several buildings constructed throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and famous formal gardens. The main house was burnt by Union soldiers during the Civil War, but one of the buildings still remains for viewing and the gardens have been restored, as well.
At Carolina One, we can help you find the best summer vacation home to enjoy, rent out, or both! With all of the many activities and attractions in the area, you or your renters will have plenty of reasons to come and to stay.