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CHARLESTON Take a Look Around CHARLESTON AT A GLANCE 6 Thing to Know CHARLESTON BY THE NUMBERS Get To Know LUXURY SIMPLIFIED

W h a t’s Yo u r IDEAL LIFESTYL E?

RECENT CLIENT “I have spent endless hours walking the Charleston streets imagining what it would be like to live in one of those SPECTACTULAR PIECES OF HISTORY, and last weekend I did it. Thank you for making my dreams come ture.”

MICHAEL MORRISSEY, LUXURY SIMPLIFIED CLIENT

Charleston

BY LIFESTYLE There’s nothing like living in a locale that matches your lifestyle and meets all your expectations.

Wadmalaw Island

$639,750

West Ashley

Johns Island

$208,000

$263,500

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Seabrook Island

$615,000

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Kiawah Island

$540,000

Folly Beach

$462,000

GOLF

SEA ISLANDS

HISTORIC

MAIN LOCATION: Kiawah Island

MAIN LOCATIONS: James Island Johns Island Wadmalaw Island Edisto

MAIN LOCATION: Downtown Charleston

NEIGHBORHOODS: Ocean Park Charleston National Dunes West

NEIGHBORHOODS: South of Broad French Quarter Ansonborough Harleston Village

North Charleston

$165,000

Daniel Island

$728,000

Downtown Charleston

$783,000

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Mount Pleasant

$411,000

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James Island

$300,000 Sullivans Island

Isle of Palm

$1,650,500

$618,000

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URBAN

VILLAGE

BEACH

MAIN LOCATION: Downtown Charleston

MAIN LOCATION: Mt Pleasant

NEIGHBORHOODS: Elliotborough Wraggborough Radcliffeborough East Side

NEIGHBORHOODS: Old Village I’On Carolina Park

MAIN LOCATIONS: Kiawah Seabrook Sullians Island Isle of Palm Folly Beach

MAIN LOCATIONS: Kiawah Seabrook Sullians Island Isle of Palm Folly Beach

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BEACH Charleston Harbor sits as the gateway between the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, and the mighty Atlantic Ocean. Sprinkled on either side are the barrier islands of Kiawah, Seabrook, Sullivan’s and Isle of Palms with miles of sand and surf and expansive beachfront homes.

Even Folly Beach, with its main street motto “The Edge of America,” offers a laidback way of life and a place to share a “cooler of cold ones” and a friendly game of bocce ball. For those who desire a beach lifestyle, there is plenty to choose from and each island has its own distinctive vibe.

AVERAGE HOME PRICE: $1.3 M

LOCAL TIP: Charleston is surrounded by several beaches- each with its own personality. Sullivans is upscale and well manicured, Isle of Palm is beautiful with large, family style rentals, while Folly Beach is a laid back surfer’s paradise.

MAIN LOCATION: Mt Pleasant

NEIGHBORHOODS: Old Village I’On Carolina Park

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VILLAGE There is a certain nostalgic feel that comes along with life in a lowcountry cottage. These are days spent on deep front porches with a tall glass of sweet tea and a chat with the neighbors. This is Old Mt. Pleasant, with its iconic Pitt Street Pharmacy and Old Village Post House.

Here, and in nearby I’On, the lifestyle has an old-fashioned feel with white picket fences covered in Carolina jasmine, nights filled with fireflies and 4th of July parades.

You can load up the car with your chairs and umbrellas and head to the beach, but leave the sand behind at the end of the day and meet the neighbors back at the house for a bar-b-que.

AVERAGE HOME PRICE: $975 K

LOCAL TIP: The I’On community was built to mimic the iconic historic homes found South of Broad. It has a reputation of being the epicenter of suburban life, especially for young, affluent families.

MAIN LOCATION: Downtown Charleston

NEIGHBORHOODS: Elliotborough Wraggborough Radcliffeborough East Side

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URBAN For those who desire downtown living, Charleston provides the ultimate pedestrian lifestyle. With 7.6 square miles of “walkable” streets in the central, downtown district, many of which are along Charleston’s breathtaking harbor, you can easily walk anywhere.

This compact, historic area is highly sought after by those who want to have easy access to the waterfront, world-class shopping on King Street, and 5-star dining at restaurants and café’s tucked among the cobblestoned streets. Whether in a stylish pied-à-terre or a modern downtown loft this is a sophisticated Charleston lifestyle.

AVERAGE HOME PRICE: $550 K

LOCAL TIP: Six out of the past ten restaurant openings have happened along upper King Street. With award winning chefs like Mike Lata setting up shop, this urban restaurant scene is hard to beat.

MAIN LOCATION: Kiawah Island

NEIGHBORHOODS: Ocean Park Charleston National Dunes West

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GOLF Golf? Oh yes, Charleston is simply known as a golfer’s paradise. Its semi-tropical climate, with typically mild winters, warm summers and average high temperatures of 57 F to 89 F means golfers can be on the course every day of the year. The Charleston area is home to nearly 20 courses within a 30-mile radius, including the famed Ocean Course, host to the Ryder Cup, the World Cup of Golf and the PGA Championship. From a villa overlooking the course to a home with access to many nearby courses, this is the place golfer’s dream of. This lifestyle is rich with resort amenities that round out the days of tennis, dining and social events.

AVERAGE HOME PRICE: $650 K

LOCAL TIP: The charleston area boasts 19 championship caliber courses that don’t require the minutiae of joining a private club, yet offer the same incredible golfing experience for all those looking to hit the links.

MAIN LOCATION: Downtown Charleston

NEIGHBORHOODS: South of Broad French Quarter Ansonborough Harleston Village

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HISTORIC For those with a desire to immerse themselves in a Charleston lifestyle that celebrates the rich traditions of Charleston architecture there is plenty to see. Steeped in the southern charm of “seersucker and bowties,� this is a lifestyle slower by choice.

From elegant, centuries-old mansions in historic downtown areas like South of Broad or the French Quarter, to ancient plantation homes, with sweeping grounds and drives lined with live oaks, Charleston and its surrounding waterways provide a lifestyle rich in American history.

AVERAGE HOME PRICE: $1.8 M

LOCAL TIP: While South of Broad is still the jewel of the peninsula, historic neighborhoods like Ansonborough and Harleston Village offer gorgeous homes with a slightly more appealing price tag.

MAIN LOCATIONS: James Island Johns Island Wadmalaw Island Edisto

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SEA ISLANDS Drive over the James Island Bridge and the Charleston landscape gives way to expanses of marsh and tidal creeks, a quiet lifestyle ready-made for the nature lover. Marsh grass and pluff mud are the backdrop to life on James Island, Johns Island, Wadmalaw and Edisto.

Egrets, storks, and herons wade in tidal waters amid a maze of creeks that wind their way to the coast. Fishing, crabbing, and kayaking mark the laid back lifestyle provided on these beautiful Sea Islands.

AVERAGE HOME PRICE: $400 K

LOCAL TIP: The Stono River connects all of Charleston’s Sea Islands and you can follow it out to the Atlantic Ocean.

Charleston AT A GLANCE

LOCATION

PROXIMITY

Only 1 hour off I-95 via I-26 east bound. Convenient, centralized east coast location for easy travel both north and south bound.

Asheville Atlanta Charlotte Savannah

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CLIMATE The Charleston area has a semi-tropical climate with typically mild winters and warm summers.

AVERAGE SUMMER DAILY HIGH

AVERAGE WINTER DAILY HIGH

80˚

52˚

WAYS TO WORSHIP Charleston is known as the “Holy City” because of the prevalence of church steeples on the city skyline.

Charleston boasts over 400 places of worship of many different denominations throughout the city, and religion is deeply embedded in the city’s rich culture.

HISTORY Charleston boasts the largest historic district in the US. Our private homes and historic landmarks showcase traditional, ornate hand-forged ironwork fences and gates.

WATER VIEWS Miles of beautiful Atlantic beaches with easy beach access. Breathtaking views from Battery Park overlooking Charleston Harbor and Ft. Sumter National Monument.

MAJOR AIRORT

№ 1 CITY

IN THE UNITED STATES Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2013; 2012; 2011

Charleston International Airport (CHS), located in North Charleston, is centrally situated about 12 miles from the downtown historic district.

It is adjacent to Charleston Air Force Base and primarily serves passengers traveling to and from the metropolitan Charleston area. Airport Code: CHS

TOP 25 BEST CITIES IN THE WORLD

Conde Nast Traveler Voted #5 in 2013 Voted #1 in 2012

MEDICAL FACILITIES 25 BEST PLACES TO RETIRE

Forbes Magazine 2014

TOP CITY

UNITED STATES & CANADA

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MUSC Hospital MUSC Children’s Hospital St. Francis Hospital Roper St. Francis Hospital Trident Medical Center East Cooper Medical Center

Travel + Leisure 2013

15 BEST MAIN STREETS IN AMERICA

Huffington Post 2014 for Broad Street

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Come for the history, stay for the education.

RECREATION & OUTDOORS There are tons of ways to enjoy Charleston’s great outdoors. Offshore fishing and private charters are available for mackerel, marlin, blue fish and wahoo. The Intracoastal Waterway and tidal creeks offer inshore trout fishing as well as crabbing & shrimping. Coastal and inland watersports include surfing, kiteboarding, stand-uppaddleboard, and kayaking.

Want to stay on the mainland? Francis Marion National Forest offers an abundance of camping, hiking, biking, equestrian facilities, fishing and picnicking.

Charleston Southern University Trident Technical College The Art Institute of Charleston The American College of the Building Arts

College of Charleston Medical University of South Carolina Charleston School of Law The Citadel

Charleston

BY THE NUMBERS 6 facts you surely don’t know about Charleston

№ 01 CULINARY ARTS World-class culinary industry highlighted by 5-star dining, Charleston Wine + Food Festival, Charleston craft beer industry, and local spirit distilleries

№ 02 DEEP ROOTS Reportedly the oldest thing living or man-made - east of the Rockies, Angel Oak is a live oak tree aged approximately 1,500 years. The coveted tree is located in John’s Island.

№ 03 PLANTATIONS

№ 05 PARKS & REC

Charleston has the largest plantation district in the South including Middleton Place, Magnolia Plantation, and Drayton Hall.

Charleston County has an extensive parks system, offering miles of scenic walking trails that travel through the Charleston Peninsula, tidal creeks, marshes, and protected conservation areas. Area parks offer everything from fishing tournaments to youth camps, triathlons to midnight mixers.

№ 04 FESTIVALS We are known throughout the world for many things, but our personal favorite are our internationally renowned festivals. Events like Charleston Fashion Week, SEWE (Southeastern Wildlife Expo), Spoleto Festival USA and the Volvo Car Open make this an exciting city year round.

№ 06 SHOPPING Premier shopping venues include downtown historic King Street, Old Mt. Pleasant and Tanger Outlet Mall in North Charleston.

A Brief

INTRODUCTION At Luxury Simplified, we dare to be different. A group of real estate related companies all under one roof, we are able to give you a full service real estate experience from the moment that you decide you love Charleston as much as we do.

One Choice MANY OPTIONS

LUXURY SIMPLIFIED REAL ESTATE If you have an interest in purchasing your own vacation retreat, our Realtors at LSRE can find the perfect place for you and your family to invest in.

LUXURY SIMPLIFIED RETREATS We represent a portfolio of Charleston’s most exclusive rental homes, condos and villas to give you the vacation of your dreams.

LUXURY SIMPLIFIED CONSTRUCTION LSC has the experience and design expertise to help make the house that you just purchased into the home of your dreams.

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R E A L E S TAT E “We heard about a small, new company called Luxury Simplified Group that supposedly was doing things no other firm in the market was doing.. we were impressed with their marketing.. Within three weeks we had signed a contract on our home.”

ALEXANDER AND TINA OPOULOS, RECENT LUXURY SIMPLIFIED CLIENTS

LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? If you have an interest in purchasing your own vacation retreat, our Realtors at Luxury Simplified Real Estate can find the perfect place for you and your family to invest in. To keep your mind at ease while you are away, we can help you manage it, too.

Interior Design & Staging: We can provide a complete plan for sellers that will help give their home a fresh & updated look

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№ 01 Market Analysis: We generate reports for our clients using the most advanced market analysis software

How It All

WOR KS Professional Photography:

№ 03 Finishing Touches Our team of construction experts will take care of minor improvements to help us get the highest value for your home

With the help of our experienced in-house photographer, we create beautiful, high-end collateral

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№ 05 Individualized Marketing: Using the latest technology & marketing tactics, we will ensure your property receives maximum exposure both on and off-line

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R E T R E AT S “The management went out of their way to take care of us and ensure that we had a first class experience. This was Charleston living at its finest and most luxurious.”

GUEST REVIEW, THE OASIS, 2015

Luxury Simplified rolled out its newest service offering in 2015, Luxury Simplified Retreats, founded on the principles of providing luxury accommodations, uncompromising personal service and impeccable attention to detail to the luxury vacation traveler. Since its inception, Luxury Simplified Retreats has garnered a “5-star reputation” among vacation rental property owners and vacation client alike.

WE CARE FOR YOUR PROPERTY You are entrusting us with a significant asset - your home. So we work tirelessly to maintain & secure your property. Our goal is to do whatever we can to make ownership of your investment easy and stress free.

WE MAKE YOUR MARGINS Renting your property is a compelling way to make additional income, but you need to work with a company who can appeal to the right type of guests. With dedicated custom designed website and digital marketing strategies we have the tools to drive bookings and increase revenues.

From arranging airport pick up to having the champagne chilled, we will go above and beyond to meet the needs of clients. Our guest’s testimonials rave about our exemplary service and attentive team.

We Thought of Everything booking management brand standard contractor coordination

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CONSTRUCTION “These guys are awesome! From our initial contact to the end of the project they were friendly, prompt and detail oriented on the work they did. We couldn’t be happier and will recommend Luxury Simplified to anyone that needs work on their home” JULIET ELIZABETH

Led by the accomplished building team of Joe Lobert and Joe Davis, Luxury Simplified Construction has the expertise to restore, renovate, or custom build your dream home in historic downtown Charleston and surrounding areas. We have in-depth knowledge and experience in turning historic properties that face challenges with decay, neglect or poor design into stunning real estate while adding value. If this is your dream, come visit us and find out how we can help you achieve it.

LEVERAGING OUR RESOURCES Our Gadsden House renovation project located at 329 East Bay and recently completed in September 2015, is a leading example of how our team works collaboratively with local craftsmen in trades such as design, engineering, carpentry, stone, plaster work, masonry, and forged ironwork to name a few. This wealth of resources and knowledge in historic preservation and restoration can benefit your renovation or new construction project.

If your dreams include building a home, Luxury Simplified Construction is among Charleston’s leading custom homebuilders, allowing you to build an exceptional house, perfectly suited to your lifestyle.

Top Services custom homes new construction restoration renovation

commercial cost estimating project management additions

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