West Ashley

West Ashley

West Ashley, Charleston’s original suburb, is located west of the Ashley River. This area features a blend of mid-century subdivisions with timeless charm and newer developments along Highway 17 .

West Ashley offers a variety of housing options, from modest starter homes to grand 8,000 sq. ft. mansions. The area has been growing since its first annexation in 1960, with a population nearing 60,000. Residents enjoy a mix of old and new neighborhoods, many with graceful live oaks and well-tended lawns, preserving a charming village atmosphere.

Neighborhoods Include:

• The Crescent - Stately brick homes with spacious, moss-draped yards, some fronting the Intracoastal Waterway
• Old Windemere and Northbridge - Classic ranch-style homes
• Byrnes Downs -  Timeless bungalows
• Avondale - Hip district with restaurants, coffee shops, and bars.
• Ashland Plantation
• Bolton’s Landing
• Capri Isle
• Carolina Bay
• Carolina Terrace
• Croghan Landing
• Edgewater Park
• Grand Oaks Plantation
• Hunt Club
• Maclaura Hall
• Magnolia Bluff
• Moreland
• Northbridge Terrace
• Parkshore
• Providence Commons
• Sandhurst
• Schieveling Plantation
• Shadowmoss
• Windermere
• Village Green

Attractions:

• Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site - The site of the original English settlement
• Drayton Hall
• Magnolia Gardens
• Middleton Place