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South Carolina Retirement
Communities
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The Elms of Charleston |
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9102 Woodcreek
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North Charleston, South
Carolina 29406 |
Active Adults Enjoy Retirement in
Genteel, Established Charleston, South Carolina Community
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| Charleston, South Carolina, a
city steeped in American Revolution and Civil War history
and culture, is the location of genteel The Elms of
Charleston, a former plantation (circa 1694) that is now a
gated 200-acre, 55+ active adult community with patio homes
and town homes for sale. This development is smaller
than many newer communities and with only 319 residences
tucked along tidy, tree-lined streets, it has the quaint
ambiance of a village. The builder here is Summerville
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The Elms was begun in 1987, so it is an established community
with re-sale homes, but it also has new construction with eleven
floor plans. Town homes, called "Villas,"
range in size from 1,254 square feet to 1,381 square feet, have two
bedrooms and 1.5 to 2.5 baths. Prices start at $159,900 and
range up to $169,900. Single
family homes called "Garden Homes" have 1,464 square feet,
two bedrooms and two baths and start at $204,900. Single
family homes have three bedrooms, two baths and from 1,749 to 2,000
square feet; prices range from $289,900 to $334,900. All
residences come with a one or two car garage, and all new
construction homes are on one level. HOA fees apply and
include exterior maintenance, lawn maintenance and all amenities;
call 843-572-5154 for more information.
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One of the pluses of living at The Elms is the close proximity of
Charleston Southern University and the Trident Regional Medical Center, a
296-bed, tertiary-care hospital providing a comprehensive range of
services. Residents also enjoy a large clubhouse (8,500 square feet) with
a pool, croquet courts, tennis courts, a library, game rooms, a kitchen, a
dining room and an exercise room. On staff is a full-time Resident
Services Director, and there are more than 50 clubs and plenty of scheduled
events to provide opportunities for social interaction. There is also a
fully-stocked fishing lake.
Charleston is a delightful city, characterized by West African, traditional southern American and
French elements. Founded in 1670, it is known as the Holy City
due to its number of churches. Live oaks draped in Spanish moss, grand
historic homes and southern hospitality all add to Charleston's charm.
Having said that, there are also risks to retirement in Charleston. Located in southern
coastal South Carolina, it has a significant hurricane risk (and was hit by
Hurricane Hugo in 1989); it also has a higher than average earthquake
risk. Mild winters, hot, humid summers, and significant rainfall are the
norm; the average January high is 58 degrees, and the average July high is 90
degrees. January lows are in the 30s and 40s; July lows are in
the 60s and 70s. Charleston also has a higher than average crime rate.
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