About West Ashley SC
West Ashley SC:
The 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
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 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. The area is also blessed with its share of eating establishments, from pizza or burgers, to fine dining in style, anything the taste buds desire is nearby.
And of course, West Ashley has convenient access to all the rich historic, arts and cultural opportunities just across a short bridge in the city center. It is an easy commute to downtown Charleston for work, a dinner meeting, or an evening stroll.
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