Are You Considering Retiring in Charleston, South Carolina? Check Out These Retirement Communities!
Did you know that Charleston is ranked as a top place to retire by AARP? Charleston appeals to retirees for many reasons. For one, the history and culture of this 300 year-old port city are unmatched in the South, and each year brings an array of events ranging from the arts to professional tennis, wildlife, food, and wine.
Charleston also provides a wide range of medical and specialist centers including the major hospitals like the Medical University of South Carolina, Roper Saint Francis and East Cooper Medical. Plus, South Carolina’s relatively low property and income taxes combined with our moderate cost of living help make your retirement income last longer.
There are also 22 public and private golf courses throughout the tri-county area so be sure to check out my colleague, and avid golfer, Kyle’s post on his favorite golf courses in the area!
1. Liberty Cottages at Park West
Number one on my list is Liberty Cottages at Park West in Mount Pleasant. This luxurious, gated community is the only age-restricted community of the 20 neighborhoods that make up the larger Park West master plan, and offers all the conveniences and amenities of an individual town. The neighborhood has everything including spacious floor plans designed for independent first-floor living and all exterior home maintenance and yard work is taken care of so residents will have plenty of time to enjoy life. Even basic interior maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs and smoke alarm batteries, is included. The Park West subdivision also offers boat storage, a bank, a veterinarian, fitness facilities, dentist office, urgent care doctor office, a hair salon, and plenty of dining options. There are five single-family floor plans available that range in size from 2,746 to 3,148 square feet and all homes come with screened-in porches, granite counter tops, hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings, 42 inch cabinets, crown molding, and black or stainless appliances. These brick front homes feature cement boards on the sides, generator hook up, hurricane shutters on some windows, and single or double garages.
2. Del Webb Nexton and Dell Web Cane Bay
Next on our list is Del Webb at Nexton and Dell Webb at Cane Bay, both located in Summerville. These 2 communities are practically neighbors connected by the new Nexton Parkway that starts in Nexton and ends in Cane Bay. Within the private gates of Active Adult Community Del Webb Charleston, residents enjoy resort amenities like indoor and outdoor pools, pickleball and tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center, plus clubs and hobby groups. Del Webb also includes a fiber network that provides fast, reliable Internet needed in homes now and in the future. Choose from plans with innovative bonuses, like a laundry room next to the Owner’s suite, that will make everyday chores easier. Or, opt for a plan with an open concept layout that allows for ample natural light and seamless entertaining flow. Also, Del Webb Charleston was named the “Best 55+ Community” by the Charleston Homebuilders Association in 2019!
Watch our Lively Charleston episode on Charleston's 55+ communities!
3. Four Seasons at the Lakes of Cane Bay
Third to make our list is the Four Seasons at the Lakes of Cane Bay in Summerville offering lakefront, resort-style living. With spacious home designs and access to countless amenities, come enjoy the best that active living has to offer. Residents here can take advantage of the community's 24,000 sq-ft clubhouse, luxurious pools, and lighted tennis and pickleball courts. With a full-time lifestyle director on site, there's a well-maintained calendar of activities and clubs including board and card games, walking or cycling clubs, billiards, line dancing, wine club, theater club, Ladies of the Lake, book club, Veterans club and they even offer cardio drumming! I didn’t even know that was a thing!
4. Carillon at The Ponds
Carillon at The Ponds in Summerville is our next 55+ active adult community located on over 1,000 acres of preserved land. This 56-home rustic neighborhood gives way to plenty of sidewalks and connects to 21 miles of nature trails, surrounded by ancient mossy oaks. Carillon at The Ponds is a just a short drive from busy downtown Charleston and a selection of gorgeous beaches. This community features Lowcountry home designs intended to accent the surrounding landscape with one and two-story models available. In addition to the beautiful outdoors, residents of Carillon at The Ponds can take in a large selection of amenities, including an on-site 4,000 square-foot Farmhouse, a gathering place for residents with its own community pool, a YMCA that boasts a full-sized gym and wellness center, and an outdoor amphitheater overlooking a 20-acre lake.
5. Cresswind at The Ponds
Another community in the Ponds in Summerville is Cresswind Charleston. Cresswind Charleston is an active adult community is approximately 30 minutes to downtown Charleston. The community features Kolter Homes’ award-winning lifestyle programs based on the Cresswind pillars of fitness, nutrition, and relationships. A location within The Ponds community means residents enjoy immediate access to hundreds of acres of outdoor activities with lakes, trails, and forests for kayaking, hiking, fishing, and walking. The Cresswind clubhouse offers 55+ residents a place to gather and participate in fitness and social activities facilitated by a full-time Lifestyle Director.
There are a few other active adult communities in and around Charleston so please give us a call today to find out about more opportunities so you can enjoy your retirement in Lively Charleston!
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