Stand still and close your eyes in Mount Pleasant’s Old Village and you might just think you hear the echo of a musket from Haddrell’s Point, site of a number of battles and skirmishes during the Revolutionary War. Perhaps you’ll hear British officers barking orders from their command post at the still standing Hibben House, from where they orchestrated the siege of Charleston that ended with its surrender in 1780. Or maybe you’ll hear the heated debate from the September 24, 1860, meeting on Ferry Street leading up to Mount Pleasant passing the first succession resolution in the state. One thing you won't hear is traffic.
An approximately 40-block area of Mount Pleasant bounded by Charleston Harbor, marshland and Shem Creek; Old Village is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognized for the variety of historic homes and buildings found there as well as the area’s prominent role in history. Taking its name from a plantation of the same name, Mt Pleasant’s history began when James Hibben purchased the plantation and divided it into town lots for his children and grandchildren in 1803. Many of the neighborhood’s streets bear their names. Along with the purchase came the plantation house, renamed Hibben House. Built in 1755, the home still stands at 111 Hibben Street.
With some of the most historic and beautiful homes to be found in Charleston real estate, Old Village is unquestionably one of the quietest and most scenic in the area with water on three sides and ancient moss-draped oaks lining its streets. Homes here feature a variety of styles according to the time in history they were built. There’s the Georgian style Hibben House, simple cottages with white picket fences, and other homes that feature an eclectic mix of ornate cupolas and wrap-around colonnaded porches.
There are also a number of more recently built homes that capture the beauty and flavor of the neighborhood’s older homes. Not for the bargain hunter, prices for these historic houses range from the $500s to $3 million-plus. If you think you'd be interested in purchasing one of these wonderful old homes, call us for an appointment to view the ones that are available.
Beautiful home with extensive upgrades. Light, bright and inviting throughout. Fabulous floorplan and flow - great for entertaining and for every aspect of your life. Th...
Classic two story brick home in the heart of the Old Village. The floorplan is great for entertaining and the home is light, bright and inviting. The current owners are j...
Welcome to 228 Haddrell Street, perfectly nestled on Shem Creek in the coveted Old Village neighborhood. This extraordinary property has undergone a meticulous renovation...
Experience the best of Southern living in this exceptional home in the heart of the Old Village in Mount Pleasant, a highly sought after neighborhood just minutes from bo...
Nestled in the coveted historic district of the Old Village, 633 Royall Ave offers a fantastic opportunity for a 3400 SF home with 4 BR and 3 BA on a rare half acre lot. ...
Just off Coleman Boulevard, near Shem Creek and the historic shrimping village of Mount Pleasant you will find a 0.47 acre secluded lot tucked away on a dead-end street. ...
Experience the very best of Old Village living in this renovated historic home with modern upgrades and unbeatable views of Shem Creek. The property is just a few short ...
Welcome to an amazing opportunity to live in the Old Village of Mount Pleasant on Shem Creek! Incredible views of historic Shem Creek and the city of Charleston. Ten minu...
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