THE UPPER CRUST It’s easy to be dazzled by the store-
fronts that line King Street in downtown Charleston’s main shopping area, but, if you allow your eyes to wander upward, you’ll see that there is an upstairs to most of these architecturally interesting build- ings. Although some are nothing more than storage space and others are apart- ments rented to college students, many of these second stories are starting a second life as upscale lofts. In contrast to The Cigar Factory lofts,
no retailers need to be courted since shops such as The Pottery Barn are already
more than $2 million. The Davidson Lofts are a brilliant blend of airy loft-style space and the charm of Charleston history. Each open floor plan includes a large, modern kitchen with the latest in appli-
... a brilliant blend of airy loft-style space and the charm of Charleston ...
ances and either traditional or European- style cabinetry. Bathrooms are fittingly elegant, and high-quality materials are
some of which are 12 feet tall, were preserved and allow the light to stream inside. Even more interesting is that each unit has a rooftop terrace, offering exquisite Lowcountry views of the College of Charleston, King Street, the Arthur Ravenel Bridge and more.
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA DOWNTOWN IS COOKING Wilmington’s downtown is waking up
The Davidson Lofts utilize space above The Pottery Barn on King Street to create contempo- rary urban homes.
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in place. Just upstairs are the Davidson Lofts, seven exclusive units designed to make the most of downtown living. The smallest – a spacious 1,500 square feet – is selling for just under $1 million, and the asking price for the largest is a bit
incorporated throughout each residence, including natural stone and marble, wide-plank flooring and smooth stained concrete against a backdrop of the origi- nal exposed brick. The original iron-framed windows,
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to a new day. Situated on the Cape Fear River, Wilmington’s historic district has 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 new vitality. At one time nothing more than empty, overgrown lots, this part of town is now 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 balconies and thoughtful layouts designed to appeal to young professionals. A variety of design choices, whimsically called The Artist, The Executive and The Philoso- pher, allow each owner to customize his or her space. Parking is nearby, as is the Cape Fear River and the busy night life, just minutes
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