Having its walls frequently graced by out-of-towners and celebrities, Poogan’s Porch lives up to all they hype surrounding it. One of Charleston’s best known restaurants, it provides much more than a superb dining experience.
Which once stood on Morris Island for hundreds of years is now eerily surrounded by water. The Old Charleston Lighthouse was built in 1767 and is notably one of the first lighthouses along the eastern shoreline. In a quaint setting used to sit an old light keepers’ house nestled up next to the lighthouse. All that remains is the lone lighthouse over 1/4 of a mile away from any dry land. Due to considerable erosion, the house and many buildings which were part of the light station, have disappeared. Although the Old Charleston Lighthouse has been replaced by the New Charleston Lighthouse on Sullivan’s Island, you can’t leave Charleston without seeing a piece of the past. This beloved historic landmark is part of Charleston’s overall charm and great efforts have been made so that it can remain so for generations to come.
Many older styles of homes in the downtown core reflect an era where decades ago, large rooms with high ceilings offered much appreciated cross-breeze designs to keep residents cool. Today, central air conditioning is the preferred choice for temperature balance in most homes.
Charleston has some of the most beautiful and untouched beaches in the country. Whether you are looking for a home by the beach or just looking to visit the shoreline, you will be in for a delight.
A proud part of the Charleston area, Mount Pleasant is a sought after address. Master planned neighborhoods as well as homes in the Old Village offer variety as well as convenience. The Charleston small-town feel is ever present in Mount Pleasant.
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