Luxury Neighborhoods of Charleston

5 Top Luxury Neighborhoods of Charleston SC area

Charleston, SC is full of luxury addresses whether that be in the Historic District of Charleston, the resort islands or some of the suburbs of Charleston.

Living in Charleston isn’t so much about a location as it is about a lifestyle. Choose from a beachfront cottage with serene ocean views and sand in your toes, desirable neighborhoods full of top notch amenities, or charming, stately historic downtown with shops and restaurants at your fingertips. Living in Charleston is the stuff dreams are made of.

I compiled 5 of the best luxury neighborhoods in the Charleston, SC area.

In the course of the next few blogs, I will feature each one of these 5 luxury areas going into more detail with more photos to get you a better feel of each one. For now, here is an overview of 5 of the top luxury places to live in and around Charleston, SC. Make yourself at home and let the good life begin!

I encourage you to call me, Jon at (843) 343-7844 or email me jstroud@stroudfinehomes.com to discuss your individualized needs.

1. Historic Charleston

Historic Charleston is full of luxury homes some dating back to the 1700’s. The Historic District has the highest concentration of million-dollar homes in our area. I don’t know about you, but I enjoy looking at these old houses. Living in downtown, historic Charleston, you have shops, parks and restaurants within easy walking / biking distance.

If you want to take a tour of these fascinating, exclusive homes with rich history that are on the market, reach out to me.

2. Isle of Palms

Isle of Palms, SC is home to some great luxury beach and waterfront homes. This family friendly island has shops, restaurants and kid-friendly activities.

Enjoy mild weather as you challenge yourself golfing on Golf Digest, “Best in State” SC golf course at Wild Dune Resort.

Isle of Palms features many high-end homes used as primary living, vacation or investment property. If you are looking for a home that has beautiful beaches and great proximity to Charleston and Mt. Pleasant be sure to tour Isle of Palms.

3. Serene Sullivan’s Island

Sullivan’s Island is the top-end residential island in Charleston. Several Hollywood celebrities and a few sports stars have second homes on the island. It’s a very peaceful place with lots of upscale homes and some enchanting historic homes. Sullivan’s is my top spot of luxury neighborhoods if you want to be on a beach island oozing with charm and serenity.

Sunset on the beach at Sullivan's Island SC

4. Delightful Daniel Island

Daniel Island, SC is a great spot for those wanting a luxury country club setting with private golf, tennis, and aquatic center. It’s a very thoughtfully planned out community where you can live, work and play without having to leave the island. The community is very bike and golf cart friendly.

Daniel Island is strategically located close to N. Charleston, historic Charleston, Mt. Pleasant and the airport.

5. Mount Pleasant

Mt. Pleasant, SC – When I tell people I live in Mount Pleasant, SC they usually say, “Where?” If I say I live “near Charleston, SC” they usually say, “Wow – you’re so lucky!” Yes, indeed I am very lucky to live in this desirable area. In Mount Pleasant, we enjoy high quality of life due to close proximity to beaches, downtown Charleston, abundant parks, shopping and restaurants. It is a vibrant community that is a wonderful place to live, work and play. Mt. Pleasant is home to some really great high-end neighborhoods, due to its waterfront.