Charleston Bit the Big Apple

By Creaturo & Associates of Century 21 Properties Plus in Charleston SC

Charleston finally beat New York City as Condé Nast Traveler readers 2008 Readers’ Choice Survey best city to visit. The complete results will appear in the November issue that comes out October 21.

South Carolina is also home this year to the number 2 island in North America – Kiawah. Kiawah is home to the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, which came it as the number 3 Mainland U.S. Resort. The Inn at Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton also ranked in the Top 10 Mainland U.S. Resorts, coming in at Number 8.
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Select results from the 2008 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards include:

Top Cities- United States:
1. San Francisco
2. Charleston, SC
3. New York City
4. Santa Fe
5. Chicago
6. Carmel
7. Honolulu
8. Savannah
9. San Diego
10. Sedona

Top Hotels- United States:
1. The Peninsula, Chicago
2. Elizabeth Pointe Lodge, Amelia Island
3. Stephanie Inn, Cannon Beach

Top Islands- North America:
1. Vancouver Island
2. Kiawah, SC
3. Nantucket, MA

Top Resorts- Mainland U.S.:
1. Kenwood Inn & Spa, Sonoma
2. Inn at Thorn Hill & Spa, Jackson, NH
3. Sanctuary at Kiawah Island

One Cool Blow - Downtown Charleston Lofts- Real Estate

By Creaturo & Associates of Century 21 Properties Plus

On the Peninsula where Down Town Charleston has a rich history and Million dollar Mansions there is a place even the "Average Joe" can call home. It's called One Cool Blow. The name itself lets you know this condominium development is a little different. One Cool Blow is a mixed-use loft development on Charleston’s peninsula. The "green environment" is being built just over looking the Ravenel Bridge and less than a mile from the market. One Cool Blow is built with lots of concrete walls, large windows and a communal rooftop. It's being built with the future in mind. The concrete can with stand hurricane force winds. Some materials being used in the building process include, energy efficient pre-cast concrete, bamboo flooring, and lots of windows for natural light and help benefit the owners well being. all paints, stains and sealants omit the lowest possible VOC (volatile organic compounds) to make the environment a healthy place to live.

There are two floor plans.

785 - PRICES STARTING AT $183,000

The 785 square foot residences provide 1-1/2 to 2 bedrooms and one full bath. A generous great room runs the length of the pan with windows on each end. The roof garden residences include windows on three sides. The kitchen is recessed along one wall of the great room, allowing an open space for flexible living and furnishing arrangements.

1175 - PRICES STARTING AT $340,750

The 1175 square foot residences provide 2-1/2 to 3 bedrooms and two full baths. A generous great room with open walls of glass flows into both the kitchen and the study/guest room. The bath is configured to serve as both a powder room and a second bath by partitioning the tub room via a pocket door.

The kitchen is well equipped with Granite Counter tops and Energy Star Stainless Appliances.

For more information contact Creaturo and Associates.