Avondale, Check it out!

If you haven't visited the Avondale section of West Ashley in Charleston, you don't know what you're missing. They say that when you write copy for a listing that the word "charming" can really mean "old" or "run down," but when referring to Avondale it really does mean all those good things we think of. It is located at the intersection of Magnolia Road and Savannah Highway - where the road forms an interesting triangle.

I recently sold a wonderful home in Avondale and my buyers settled on the area for all the reasons that so many families do... older homes with character, an established community that is made up of young and older families alike, and a bustling retail area comprised of restaurants and interesting one-of-a-kind shops.

Avondale includes the solid public schools that Charleston is known for, plus Porter-Gaud School one of the best private schools in the area. In addition there are several parochial schools to choose from, too.

Right now there are 12 active properties available in Avondale. So if you think Avondale sounds like an interesting area, and you'd like to check it out together, just give me a call. You never know what might happen next!

Charleston, SC – A Small Town with Lots of Great Neighborhoods

So you’ve decided that you want to retire to Charleston. You’ve been visiting for many years and stayed in quaint B&B’s downtown, in Oceanside homes in Kiawah and even splurged on room-service at Charleston Place! But now it’s time to find that place of your own… a place to call “home.”

The decision to move to this easy-to-love city was a no-brainer, but where to actually settle is proving to be a challenge. You’re finding that the Charleston you thought you knew so well is actually a small town with lots of great neighborhoods you’ve never even heard of! It’s so much more than the beautiful bustling downtown with great restaurants and shopping and its historic neighborhood South of Broad. Have you heard of Wagener Terrace or Hampton Park Terrace? How about the Old Village or I’On in Mt Pleasant, or Avondale in West Ashley? Yikes!

These are just a few of the wonderful Charleston neighborhoods – each with unique qualities – that you’ll have to choose from once you begin your search for the perfect home in earnest. You’ll need someone who really understands their way around the city and can help you navigate the differences between each area. A good Realtor will be able to steer you in the right direction – and I don’t mean just drive you around from neighborhood to neighborhood.

I’ll start a travelogue of Charleston neighborhoods which I hope you’ll find helpful. You’ll know how to find me if you have any questions. Meanwhile, have fun dreaming of your final move to the Holy City!

Connie Dittrich
Realtor
Carolina One Real Estate
843.475.7993