About Harleston Village in Charleston, SC

About Harleston Village

John Harleston inherited the land that's now known as Harleston Village back in the late 1600s. The area was kept as a large tract of land for well over a hundred years until streets were added in 1770 and officially became known as Harleston Village.

These days, this cozy area is known by locals as a place to get away from the crush of tourists. Here you can steal away onto the side streets for a bite to eat or do some shopping at any one of the many corner shops lining the streets. 

The area is very bike, dog and pedestrian-friendly, so it holds one of the highest walkability ratings in the area. The high walkability rating is a trade-off for its lack of street parking, however.

Schools

• Charleston Day School
• Mason Preparatory School
• Memminger Elementary School
• Allegro Charter School of Music
• Simmons Pinckney Middle School
• Burke High School

Dining

• Queen Street Grocery 
• Basic Kitchen

Outdoors

Due to its proximity to Charleston Harbor, residents have 24/7 access to one of the most famous waterways on the east coast for fishing, boating, paddle boarding, and more. For serious boaters, the nearby marina offers a location for your watercraft. 

Additionally, Colonial Lake Park offers an idyllic setting for jogging, biking, or a leisurely stroll and the adjacent Moultrie Playground has public tennis courts and other attractions.

Want to learn more about Harleston Village?

If you're interested in learning more about this amazing neighborhood, including additional detail about schools, dining options, and more, check out my full blog post, “Living in Harleston Village” on my site!

   By Ashley Melton, Realtor®