South of Broad

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  The South of Broad neighborhood is defined by Broad street to the north, the Ashley river to the west, the Cooper river to the east and all the way to the southern tip of the peninsula. It is the most sought-after residential area in all of Charleston with homes dating back to the 1720s. Originally, this area was all marsh land and tidal creeks that were filled in to erect stately mansions for wealthy merchants and planters summer homes. While strolling through the iconic streets SOB you will see many types of architecture from Georgian, Greek revival, Italianate to Victorian, etc.

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   The area is considered to be bounded by the Cooper River on the east, Broad Street on the south, Meeting Street on the west, and Market Street on the north. The French Quarter is basically within the original "walled" city of Charleston. The neighborhood was settled as part of the original Grande Modell of Charles Towne in 1680. The name recognizes the high population of French merchants in the area's history. The residents homes were usually situated above the warehouses that stored goods coming and going from one of the busiest ports in America. Today single family attached homes and apartments put you right in the action to enjoy all that the city has to offer.

Points of Interest....

• Dock Street Theater
• Ryan's Slave Mart Museum 
• St. Phillip's Episcopal Church
• French Huguenot Church
• Charleston City Market
• Powder Magazine Museum
• Waterfront Park
• US Customs House
• Circular Congregational Church
• Restaurants, shopping, art galleries and more....

 Ansonborough was named for Captain George Anson, a British Naval officer assigned at age 26 with his own command to defend Charles Town and its environs from pirates. He served in this capacity from 1724 to 1735. In 1726, Anson purchased approximately 64 acres of land that later became known as Ansonborough. Legend has it that Anson won the money for the land in a card game. Anson went on to a successful career in the British Navy, becoming the First Lord of the Admiralty in 1751 and Admiral of the Fleet in 1761. He married Lady Elizabeth Yorke in England, and while they had no children, Captain Anson's name lives on through Ansonborough. The great fire of 1838 wiped out many of the structures in Ansonborough, so most of the buildings now date after that year. This area is now one of the most desirable places to live in the city.

 Points of Interest… 

Ansonborough is a quiet neighborhood nestled between the busy French Quarter and bustling King Street. You will stroll by 250 year old churches, house museums and parks. Some of the best restaurants in the city are located in this area. You can also head towards the Cooper River where you will find the SC Aquarium and Maritime Center. 

  From bucolic pasture land to an affluent subdivision, Harleston evolved into a highly desirable residential area, though it was never actually a village. Stretching from King Street, west to the Ashley River, Harleston Village is bordered by Calhoun Street to the north and Broad to the South. The area was part of a grant made to John Coming and Henry Hughes in 1671 and later inherited by Coming's nephew, Henry Harleston. Streets named for prominent men of the period, including Lord Charles Greville Montagu and Lt. Gov. William Bull, which are the same today.  Once this portion of land was developed in 1700, it officially became Harleston Village. It was also home to the nations first golf course.  

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  This neighborhood was named for Joseph Wragg who was granted by the Lords Proprietors, in 1715, a tract of 23 acres bounded by present-day King, Calhoun, Smith and Vanderhorst streets. Wraggborough was divided among his heirs in 1758. John Wragg, the eldest son, received as part of his portion the 79 acres surveyed and situated into streets and lots. The streets were named for Joseph Wragg's children: John, Judith, Mary, Ann, Charlotte, Elizabeth, Henrietta.  The Wragg heirs gave some of the land to the city for public use.  These areas are now know as Wragg Mall and Wragg Square.

Points of Interest…

Nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Wraggborough you will find the Charleston Museum and a house museum, The Aiken Rhett House (pictured on top right). Wragg Square is a picturesque park perfect for an afternoon stroll (pictured below). Considered to be a part of the “Garden District” you will find beautiful homes with wrought iron gates and historic churches. This neighborhood is also in walking distance to shopping, restaurants/bars and nightlife.