The area's most elegant and historic homes are located in downtown Charleston. Quaint narrow streets, the Battery Park, and vistas of the Charleston Harbor are all a part of this attractive section of the Lowcountry. The restoration and rehabs in this part of Charleston have typically been performed by the best artisans in the area and rival the finest examples of museum quality homes in the country.

Because of the highest level of workmanship, the prices of homes and luxury condominiums in peninsula Charleston typically are the highest in the greater Charleston area. These homes are for the most discriminating of home buyers.

While thousands of visitors enjoy the Charleston Historic district each year, residents enjoy playing "tourist" in their own town as well. No matter how long residents live here, they often discover an intriguing historic structure, a little-known garden or a hidden alley never before explored. That may be one of the reasons why so many people are interested in the Charleston historic homes that come up for sale.

Stores, restaurants, shops and offices are within an easy strolling distance. The charm of downtown Charleston makes folks want to park the car and travel on foot.

Charleston's signature housing type is the "single house" - a narrow, street hugging house with side piazzas. There are many other options, however, from marsh front condominiums to studio apartments to a multi-bedroom house.

Whatever you are in the market for; from a Charleston Historic home to a neat family home in a new residential development this area of the Lowcountry has something for you.