Just across the Ashley River from downtown, West Ashley offers a relaxed suburban feel with quick, easy access to the peninsula. Neighborhoods like South Windermere, Byrnes Downs, and Avondale are especially loved for their 1940s brick bungalows, walkable streets, and proximity to cafés, parks, groceries, and everyday essentials.

The area is rich in Lowcountry history and natural beauty. West Ashley is home to celebrated historic sites—including Middleton Place, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Drayton Hall, and Charles Towne Landing, the site of South Carolina’s first European settlement. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the 8.8-mile West Ashley Greenway, scenic creeks and marsh views, and easy access to kayaking and paddleboarding launches throughout the area.

West Ashley’s food-and-drink scene continues to thrive, anchored by local favorites such as Three Little Birds Café, Gene’s Hofbrau, Charlestowne Fermentory, Bakers Bar, The Glass Onion, Boxcar Betty’s, and Swig & Swine—offering everything from casual brunch to craft beer and comfort food.

Blending convenience, character, history, and a growing culinary scene, West Ashley delivers an easygoing, connected lifestyle just minutes from downtown Charleston.