Around Charleston
1 - Garden & Gun’s New Charleston Headquarters - Garden & Gun has announced that they will be relocating their headquarters to the Old City Jail this summer. READ MORE
2 - Coolest Thing Made In South Carolina - High Noon Sun Sips was just voted as the coolest thing made in South Carolina. READ MORE
3 - High Wire Distillery Featured in Whiskey Advocate - The local distillery (my personal favorite in town) was featured for their farm focused distilling using heirloom red corn. MORE
Historic Home of the Week
3 Atlantic Street - Circa 1830, The Benjamin Smith House is a South of Broad charmer that was built to face the street unlike the Charleston Singles of the time, and features rear porches that overlook an intimate garden.
3 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 2668 | $2,975,000
Charleston Design District
1. Overview
A new regional design hub coming to Navy Yard Charleston this fall
Will serve as a design resource for the Lowcountry region (from the Outer Banks to Savannah)
Up to 150,000 square feet of design showroom spaces planned
Transforming former Charleston Naval Base into a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood
Fusion of history and innovation creating a defining destination in Charleston
2. Major Brands & Tenants
New Signed Leases:
Kravet
Leader in home furnishings available exclusively to the trade
2,240 sq ft showroom in Storehouse Eight
Will feature their Kravet Workspace model for seamless shopping experience
Schumacher
Esteemed design house offering to-the-trade fabric, wallpaper, and trim
3,760 sq ft showroom in Storehouse Eight
President Emily Raquel Romero emphasized commitment to Charleston's design community
Patterson Flynn
Luxury rug and textile purveyor
Sister brand to Schumacher
Will have presence in the Schumacher space
Textures
Nashville-based luxury flooring company
Known for curated, timeless wood finishes
1,620 sq ft showroom in Storehouse Nine
Founder Andrew Denny highlighted Charleston's creativity and history as perfect fit
Established Charleston Brands in Navy Yard Charleston:
The Urban Electric Co. (in the area for nearly 20 years)
Floral Studies
Middleton Made Knives
Kate McDonald Bridal
Post Loyal Architecture
IOLA Modern
Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc.
Nidum Gallery
Within Navy Yard Industrial Campus:
Fritz Porter
Bibelot Home
LulaKate
Benjamin Paul Studio
Studio Sontosis
TTS Studios
Sisal Creative
Robert Long Lighting
Datum Workshop
Robert Thomas Iron Design
Celadon Home
Smithey Ironware Company
3. Dining Experiences
New full-service rooftop restaurant by acclaimed Charleston restaurateur Steve Palmer
Part of Indigo Road Hospitality Group
8,200 sq ft space atop Navy Yard Charleston's Storehouse Nine
Features both indoor and outdoor seating
Panoramic views of the Cooper River and historic shipyard
Part of a wide range of dining experiences planned for the district
4. Development Details
Multi-phase redevelopment of the former Charleston Naval Base
Primary development team:
Jamestown (known for design-focused approach to real estate)
Weaver Capital Partners (local Charleston real estate developer)
WECCO Development (local Charleston real estate developer)
Initially focused on Storehouse Row (enclave of repurposed, turn-of-the-century storehouses)
Jamestown's extensive experience with design districts includes:
Boston Design Center
Ponce City Market (Atlanta)
Westside Provisions District (Atlanta)
Industry City (Brooklyn)
Michael Phillips, President of Jamestown, noted the area's history and architecture provide a strong anchor for the design district
Development responds to the growing design and creative community already in the neighborhood
5. Vision & Community Impact
Creating a collective design guild and resource-rich hub for interior design ideation and creation
Bringing together showrooms and innovative maker spaces
Building on Charleston's rich design heritage and vibrant creative community
Fostering the most extensive and innovative selection of interior furnishings in the coastal Carolinas
Dave Dawson (President/Founder of The Urban Electric Co.) emphasized the Navy Yard's connection to craft manufacturing in the Lowcountry
Official launch in fall 2024 with thematic and dimensional programming
Programming will connect showrooms and provide meaningful experiences for designers
Goal to nurture and inspire the next generation of decorative artists
Creating a design ecosystem for collaboration and creativity in Charleston
3897 Sawyers Island Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
7 beds | 6.5 baths | 5357 sqft
$3,199,000
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in Sawyer's Island within Riverside, is unlike anything you will ever see again. Situated on the most coveted street, Sawyer's Island Dr., at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac. This exceptional, custom-built Cline home offers privacy having extra wetlands beyond the fence and overlooks the serene Wando River. The location alone sets this property apart. There will never be another chance to own a home like this in such an unparalleled spot in the neighborhood. With its rare combination of both pond and river views, this is the only lot in Sawyer's Island to offer such a unique and breathtaking setting.Not only is this home in a prime cul-de-sac, but it's also mere steps from the Sawyers Island Dock, putting you at the heart of Sawyers Island living. The proximity to […]
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