West Ashley

West Ashley, named for its location just west of Downtown Charleston across the Ashley River, boasts scenic waterfront vistas, marshes, and majestic oak trees draped in Spanish moss. This area offers a welcoming environment for both longtime residents and newcomers. Its central location and easy navigation make it a convenient place to call home, with essential amenities and services just a short drive away.

  • Location: West Ashley is situated just west of Downtown Charleston across the Ashley River, offering scenic waterfront views, marshes, and picturesque oak trees draped in Spanish moss.
  • Convenience: Its central location and easy navigation make West Ashley a convenient place to call home, with essential amenities and services accessible within a short drive. 
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  • Major roads like Savannah Highway and Sam Rittenberg Boulevard provide connectivity to local businesses, restaurants, and shopping centers within a 10 to 15-minute drive.
    Grocery Stores nearby: Whole Foods, Earth Fare, Harris Teeter
  • Proximity to Downtown, Beaches, and Airport: Close proximity to downtown Charleston and nearby beaches like Folly Beach, Kiawah Beach, and Edisto Beach.
    The Ashley River Bridge and I-526 offer seamless access to downtown Charleston, Charleston International Airport, and various attractions within a 10-minute drive, subject to traffic conditions.
  • Dining: West Ashley boasts a diverse culinary scene, featuring a variety of cuisines ranging from Indian and Italian to Mediterranean and Mexican. Local favorites include barbecue joints, burger spots, and upscale dining experiences like Angel Oak Restaurant.
  • Recreation: Residents of West Ashley can enjoy a range of recreational activities, including visits to Magnolia Gardens and Middleton Place, walks along the West Ashley Greenway, and outings to Stono River County Park. Additionally, various parks, playgrounds, bowling alleys, trampoline parks, and movie theaters provide entertainment options.
  • Cultural Scene: Avondale is exploding with arts and new business and West Ashley’s proximity to Charleston’s vibrant cultural scene and recreational offerings allows residents to easily access downtown events, beach outings, and recreational activities without the higher costs associated with living closer to the city center or on barrier islands.

With its combination of convenience, affordability, and access to amenities, West Ashley is a desirable place to live for individuals and families alike. Check out the different neighborhoods!

Neighborhoods in West Ashley:

Byrnes Downs

The Crescent

South of Broad Neighborhood in Charleston SC

Windermere

Wappoo Heights

East Side Neighborhood Charleston SC

Avondale

Meet a West Ashley

Expert:

Cal McCombs

Cal McCombs

Realtor®

Specializes in: Second-Home Buyers, Resort Communities Cal McCombs is not a new face to the Charleston area or the barrier islands of Isle of Palms and Sullivans Island.  As graduate from the Citadel, Cal has spent the past 35 years coaching football for The Citadel, the Air Force Academy, and VMI before becoming a scout for the Denver Broncos.  Though his career has taken him across the...

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Cal McCombs

Designation:

Realtor®

Phone:

843.952.5382

Email:

cmccombs@dunesproperties.com

Website URL:

https://mccombskipp.com

Department:

Isle of Palms

Specializes in: Second-Home Buyers, Resort Communities

Cal McCombs is not a new face to the Charleston area or the barrier islands of Isle of Palms and Sullivans Island.  As graduate from the Citadel, Cal has spent the past 35 years coaching football for The Citadel, the Air Force Academy, and VMI before becoming a scout for the Denver Broncos.  Though his career has taken him across the country, Charleston’s coastal areas were remained special to Cal.  Cal kept properties on the Isle of Palms getting his family together as often as possible.

Cal remains active in the Citadel Athletic department to this day, and serves on the board of the Medal of Honor Bowl.  Cal attends Isle of Palms Methodist church where he is president of the men’s club.  He and his wife, Lynne, enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren who are all in the Isle of Palms and Mt. Pleasant area.

West Ashley Office

Telephone: 843.886.5600

Address: 1400 Palm Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451