THE UPPER CRUST more than $2 million. some of which are 12 feet tall, were
The Davidson Lofts are a brilliant preserved and allow the light to stream
It’s easy to be dazzled by the store- blend of airy loft-style space and the inside. Even more interesting is that
fronts that line King Street in downtown charm of Charleston history. each unit has a rooftop terrace, offering
Charleston’s main shopping area, but, if Each open floor plan includes a large, exquisite Lowcountry views of the College
you allow your eyes to wander upward, modern kitchen with the latest in appli- of Charleston, King Street, the Arthur
you’ll see that there is an upstairs to most Ravenel Bridge and more.
of these architecturally interesting build-
ings. Although some are nothing more
... a brilliant blend of airy
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
than storage space and others are apart-
loft-style space and the
ments rented to college students, many of
charm of Charleston ...
DOWNTOWN IS COOKING
these second stories are starting a second
life as upscale lofts. Wilmington’s downtown is waking up
In contrast to The Cigar Factory lofts, ances and either traditional or European- to a new day. Situated on the Cape Fear
no retailers need to be courted since shops style cabinetry. Bathrooms are fittingly River, Wilmington’s historic district has
such as The Pottery Barn are already elegant, and high-quality materials are long attracted visitors and locals who en-
joy the fine dining and shops that line the
area. But a new area of Wilmington has
been reborn and is already vibrant with a
The Davidson Lofts
new vitality.
utilize space above
The Pottery Barn At one time nothing more than empty,
on King Street to
create contempo-
overgrown lots, this part of town is now
rary urban homes.
known as the Brooklyn Arts District,
although it might just as well be called
the Loft District, thanks to a host of new
urban residences that dot the once loath-
some landscape.
“This part of town used to be the retail
district, but during the Depression every-
thing came to a halt,” says Jason Smith
of Laney Real Estate. “It was the unused
part of downtown, but it’s been renewed
during the last eight years.”
The Modern Baking Company offers
24 lofts and condos with a contempo-
rary industrial feel. Although it is new
construction, it is next door to the former
bakery and was built to look like a con-
verted warehouse, according to Smith.
One- and two-bedroom units offer extras
such as built-in bookshelves, covered
PHOTO PROVIDED BY DAVIDSON LOFTS. balconies and thoughtful layouts designed
to appeal to young professionals. A variety
in place. Just upstairs are the Davidson incorporated throughout each residence, of design choices, whimsically called The
Lofts, seven exclusive units designed to including natural stone and marble, Artist, The Executive and The Philoso-
make the most of downtown living. The wide-plank flooring and smooth stained pher, allow each owner to customize his
smallest – a spacious 1,500 square feet concrete against a backdrop of the origi- or her space.
– is selling for just under $1 million, and nal exposed brick. Parking is nearby, as is the Cape Fear
the asking price for the largest is a bit The original iron-framed windows, River and the busy night life, just minutes
PHOTO BY PLANTATION BUILDING CORPORATION
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