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Charleston Style Homes in the Triangle
If you’ve ever visited Charleston, South Carolina, then you probably noticed the architecture in the historic downtown. The district features homes dating back to the 1700s in styles such as Georgian, Colonial, Gothic Revival, Art Deco, and Italian Renaissance Revival. Distinctive characteristics of Charleston-style homes include side porches and narrow lots.
One unique style in the historic district is the Charleston Single House. Homes in this style are meant for long, narrow lots, and are usually built one room wide, with the narrow part of the house facing the street. The porch, known as the piazza in Charleston, is attached to one side of the house, looking out over the side yard. The porch faces either south or west in order to ventilate and shade the home as much as possible.
A notable feature of the Charleston Single House is the door from the street that leads to the porch, where the true front door is located. Sometimes called a privacy door, the original purpose was to allow the residents of the home to leave the door open when accepting visitors, and closed when expecting privacy.
While the Charleston Single House is perhaps the most well-known architectural style in Charleston, the historic downtown boasts many other beautiful home styles. Along the harbor lie mansions built from 1809 through 1920 in a variety of styles, like Italian Renaissance Revival and Art Deco. Rainbow Row, a well-known series of colorful townhouses, were built in the 18th century. These homes were built in the Georgian style, with arched doorways and brick and stucco exteriors. Other features you will find in Charleston-style homes include wrought iron gates and fences, stone arches, and granite pedestals flanking the front door.
While you won’t find historic Charleston-style homes for sale in the Raleigh-Durham area, there are numerous newer subdivisions with homes in this style. In Raleigh, a few subdivisions in North Raleigh feature Charleston homes. These include Oakcroft, Bedford at Falls River, and Glen Laurel. Closer to downtown Raleigh, Anderson Heights has Charleston-style homes as well. In Morrisville, the Savannah community has Charleston homes. Briar Chapel, a subdivision in Chapel Hill, also has Charleston homes.
Below is a complete list of the available Charleston homes in the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
Charleston Style Homes for Sale in The Triangle
Meticulously maintained Charleston Style Home in the stunning Madison Park subdivision . Prior model home w/ elegant design & millwork throughout. 10' foot ceilings gree...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2379936 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful four story Charleston style home on Wakefield Golf Course. All brick and three balconies, courtyard entrance, and elegant landscaping. This home is perfect for ...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 2381683 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
GREAT CARY LOCATION in established neighborhood! Master on main, vaulted, coffered and tray ceilings... WOW! Engineered hardwoods, granite counter tops, gorgeous tile sho...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2381184 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Custom built high quality home in the heart of Apex! Beautiful custom features with site finished hardwood floors, 4 bedrooms/ 4.5bathrooms + huge 3rd floor bonus. 1st fl...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2380299 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
True southern charm with a beautiful custom home built by Will Johnson Builders-listed well below cost to build. Enjoy the large front porch or the 2nd floor covered porc...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2369703 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Whimsical Southern Charm welcomes you home! Great front porch, open flr plan w/family room accented by gas log fp, airy kitchen boasts stone colored cabinets & light gran...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2383972 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Gorgeous home w/ ALL the upgrades! Amazing, private & fenced backyard featuring an all season screened porch w/ Eze Breeze windows, marble patio, gas fireplace, prof land...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2382473 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
More pictures coming...kitchen w/upgraded granite being updated w/new tile backsplash & painted cabinets. Custom home offers double porches & screened porch. This home is...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2382612 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Irrigated lawn and HOA maintained- Our Dual front Porch Hopewell II B Plan in thriving Kitchin Farms community convenient to US-1/Capital BLVD. This 3bd 2.5bth 2 Car gara...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2380876 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Gorgeous home with contemporary stucco exterior in the much desired Cleveland community. Close to all amenities, minutes from I40 and the new 540 exit being constructed!...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2383898 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This Lilac Plan is a Pre-Sale Opportunity Available on Arbor Lots in this Fabulous Active Adult Community. This a 2 story home with all main floor living space. Walk-in...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2373221 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Want a chance to build your home just like you like it?! This Charleston-style Pre-sale opportunity is available for you to customize your color cabinets, flooring, paint...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2357342 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Want a chance to build your home just like you like it?! This Charleston-style Pre-sale opportunity is available for you to customize your color cabinets, flooring, paint...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2357341 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Pre-Sale Opportunity Elm A in our New Phase 2 with all New Plans. Don't Wait!!
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2373269 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This is a Pre-Sale Opportunity for The Redbud Plan in Phase 2. This 2 Bedroom Plan has large open kitchen, dining, and living room space. If you like to be outdoors, yo...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2373250 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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