When you're visiting most major cities, an alley is usually something you tend to avoid right? Well not when you are visiting the Holy City; in fact, Charleston's Historic Alleys are a must-see! They are usually South of Broad in Residential areas and quite hidden. I'm going to let you know how to find my top 5 Favorite Historic Alleys. 1. Stoll's Alley Stoll's Alley is between Church and East Bay St. If you enter from East Bay if you blink you may miss it. It is so narrow on that end, you can stand in the middle and touch the buildings on both sides. If you start on Church, it will narrow and darken until you feel like you're in a tunnel! 2. Longitude Lane Longitude Lane is also located off of Church St. and is one of the most lovely of lanes in the Holy City. It is lined with ferns and cast-iron and shade trees line the passage. It is bordered by walls of ivy of some of the most historic Charleston homes. 3. St. Michael's Alley St. Michael's Alley connects Church and Meeting St. located (like its namesake) next to Historic St. Michael's Church. This Alley is the site of some of Charleston's earliest preservation efforts. It is also the location is also home to one of the most recognized Phillip Simmons' Gates. 4. Philadelphia Alley This is my personal favorite and in my opinion, the most beautiful. Philadelphia Alley is located between Church and State St. and connects Cumberland and Queen St. in Charleston's French Quarter. Its trademark is the brick-lined path paired with the mossy brick walls. It dates back to the 18th Century and was once known as Duelers Alley because as legend has it, dozens of duels were fought here. 5. Price's Alley Price's Alley is located between Meeting and King St, below Tradd, and a cool little cut-through between them. in a very Residential Area of Charleston and some of the most beautiful properties that pop on the Market. Check out a current listing on Price's Alley and a few other Lovely Lane Listings by clicking on the links below! https://www.flexmls.com/share/5BGlM/1-Prices-Alley-Charleston-SC-29401https://www.flexmls.com/share/5BGr2/28-Longitude-Lane-Charleston-SC-29401https://www.flexmls.com/share/5BGsf/2-Longitude-Lane-Charleston-SC-29401 Call me to schedule a tour today! 843-410-7871

If you're currently living in the Charleston Tri-County Area you know how much history there is in Downtown Charleston. If you're visiting Charleston, the history may be the reason you're here! Homes on the Charleston Peninsula can be quite pricey, to say the least. The history adds to the value of the properties.  The condo listed at 151 Wentworth is a reasonable way to live in the midst of the history in Charleston. The patio entry gives you the city vibe right at your front door. When you enter you wouldn't expect to see anything other than hardwood floors and you're not disappointed when you see just that...hardwood floors! Thank goodness it's been updated since its 1849 build date and has a brand new heating and air conditioning unit. Updated, yet still historically charming.  The downtown lifestyle allows you to walk to the restaurants that chefs from all over the country are relocating to. You can walk out your door every day and discover another historic monument, museum or park. I've taken to taking a different route on each of my daily walks. There is so much to learn in Charleston when you don't want to SHOP. I know you've heard of crafter's markets but the Charleston City Market is unique. You won't find ordinary art. And you're sure to find the perfect something for a gift or for yourself. The vendors are priced affordably and they're part of the reason Charleston is noted as the Friendliest City. If you live in Charleston or are visiting, you can contact me to show you this condo at 151 Wentworth or any other home or vacant land in the Charleston Tri-State Area. I'm also available to let you know how much you can list your home for so you can purchase the home of your dreams. Donna Andreano YourHomeInCharleston.com donna.andreano@agentownedrealty.com (843) 256-3348 

The Charleston Peninsula sits between the Ashley and the Cooper Rivers. Across the Ashley River is West Ashley. When you cross the Ravenel Bridge over the Cooper River you will be in Mount Pleasant.  Downtown Charleston is a desirable location for real estate. Besides the elite status of the South of Broad addresses, there's the convenience of being near to all the historic attractions, restaurants and being able to quickly and easily access any other area of Charleston. The peninsula is divided in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) into two sections, Inside and Outside of the Crosstown.  Here you can browse the homes for sale on the Charleston Peninsula Inside the Crosstown This link only goes up to 1 million dollars. If you'd like to see home over 1 million dollars, contact me and I'll send you the link. With this link, you can view the homes for sale on the Charleston Peninsula Outside the Crosstown. I can email you links for Active Available homes in any area of Charleston, in any Price Range and with any other 'must haves'. Let me know your search criteria and you can start looking! Enjoy the day! Donna Andreano Donna.Andreano@AgentOwnedRealty.com(843) 256-3348YourHomeInCharleston.com  You can download & use my Official MLS App to search for homes in any area of Charleston here!  

List of Laundromats Downtown Charleston So, you bought or leased a home d’town and you are the lucky one, and have your own washer and dryer. But what to do if you do not have this convenient set up at home? No worries, there are plenty of laundromats downtown to wash your pinks.   Here is a list of all downtown Charleston laundromats: College Laundromat, 226 Calhoun Street Duke’s Laundromat, 759 Rutledge Ave Laundry Matters, 51 Reid Street East Bay Cleaners, 480 E. Bay Street Arrow Dry Clean, 579 Rutledge Avenue Arrow Dry Clean, 241 Calhoun Street Calhoun Street Clean, 60 Calhoun Street Friendly Cleaner, 334 E. Bay Street Coplestons Laundry, 537 Meeting Street Looking to lease or buy a home downtown in the Holy City? There are many choices of sizes, price ranges, and colors! And if your favorite color is pink, I got you covered! Please visit my website www.DefinitelyCharleston.com or simply download mobile app: https://bit.ly/2LAdXiY  and know at all times what is for sale or lease d’town. Have a good day now and I am looking forward to working with you and earn your business!  www.DefinitelyCharleston.com  Ute Appleby Real Estate/Leasing/Property Management UAppleby@gmail.com(843) 345-2625

Welcome to 2 Trumbo St in beautiful Downtown Charleston SC. Just seconds from Colonial lake for an afternoon stroll or a dog walk. Minutes to the Historic Battery and shops of the market! Plenty of things to do in and around the Downtown area of Charleston, multiple fine dining opportunities and plenty of shopping all within a stone's throw of this beautiful unique Charleston home!  Open concept home with a balcony off the great room. Lots of potential with this home being so close to everything in a Historic area! Explore your hometown and never even have to drive anywhere. Make Historic Charleston your hometown, better yet, make 2 Trumbo St your forever home! Contact me for more information about this beautiful home! Ronnie BroachAgentOwned Realty Cell (843) 729-3948 Ronnie.Broach@AgentOwnedRealty.com

I took a walk d’town to check out the progress of the construction of this significant museum. A couple of weeks ago, we all had the opportunity to sign the last beam of the steel structure before it got installed, and so I became part of this history-making event.       The International African American Museum www.IAAMUSEUM.org is a museum of African-American history. It is located between the highrise, which is called “Dockside” and the Maritime Center at the Charleston Harbor. The Gadsden Wharf and Gadsdenboro Park are also right here (please refer to my previous blog)       It took about 20 years of planning before construction started in 2019, and I believe it will be ready and open its doors in 2021. Charleston is beautiful, and if you are thinking about moving here permanently or just own a little vacation place, I can certainly assist you with that. Start your search on my website: www.Definitely-Charleston.com or simply contact me by phone or email.

Sights you just must see... Every city has a list of sightseeing spots that you should see when you're visiting. Charleston has many since it's a historic city, it has different types of beaches, historic war sites, amazing architecture, and beautiful nature sites.             Even longtime residents find the sites enjoyable and often learn something new when they visit downtown. Charleston is a great city to be a 'tourist in your own town'. The first place I'm writing about today is Downtown Charleston on East Bay Street and it's called Rainbow Row. These thirteen homes were originally right on the water. Since then they filled in the river enlarging the peninsula. Many of the homes were destroyed by fire in 1778. In the mid-1800s, after the Civil War, the area was in near slum conditions. It wasn't until the 1920s that some of the homes were purchased by Susan Pringle Forest who was the founder of what is now called The Preservation Society of Charleston. In the early 1930s, a few more buildings were purchased by Dorothy Haskell Porcher Legge. She was the first to paint the exterior in a Caribbean pink color and the other owners followed suit and painted in pastel colors, hence the name 'Rainbow Row'.  Check out this link showing one residence currently on the market and one that recently sold: Active & Sold Listings Besides the grandeur of the interiors you'll want to take a look at the private backyards and gardens!  If you're looking for photo ops, visit Rainbow Row on East Bay St. between numbers 79 and 107. The ironwork, planters, paint colors, and terraces are spectacular. If you'd like to learn more about Charleston real estate and sights to see, contact me any time at 843-256-3348 or by email at donna.andreano@agentownedrealty.com