With beaches, romantic horse-drawn carriages and opulent colonial architecture, it’s easy to see why Southern Living and Travel + Leisure named Charleston one of their top-ranking cities year after year. Dishing up plenty of charm and southern hospitality, Cresswind Charleston has taken the city’s genteel reputation and made it a lifestyle. Located 5 minutes from historic downtown Summerville, within the multi-generational community of The Ponds, 55+ active adults have their own personal haven that’s close enough to cultural attractions and urban conveniences, yet gives them the secluded tranquility of acres of nature preserves, walking trails framed by large oak trees, scenic fishing spots and single-story homes with spacious covered lanais.

Surrounded by established trees, and pristine landscaping, every 2-3-Bedroom, 2-3.5 bath ranch style home design is equipped with the latest in technology, and in-demand style features. Residents have access to the shared amenities offered by The Ponds including the Farmhouse Social Center for family-friendly activities and have their own exclusive amenities. Club Cresswind offers endless ways to mingle with neighbors whether it’s at the gym, signing up for a class or challenging friends in the billiards room or on the pickleball court.

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Acreage: 300 acres (120 hectares)

Gatehouse: Gated entry

Clubhouse: The Club at Cresswind offers resort-style amenities and an unparalleled lifestyle in a stunning, natural setting. Here, within this beautiful 12,000-square-foot clubhouse, you can take part in fitness classes, enjoy social gatherings and even discover new hobbies. The Club is complete with an aerobics/yoga studio, arts and crafts room and a state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen. In celebration of the great outdoors, The Club offers an array of al fresco amenities. From the sparkling pool to winding trails, tennis courts and pickleball courts, it’s all here to help you relax, play and stay fit.

Tennis: Two tennis courts are located at the site of The Club at Cresswind, as well as three pickleball courts.

Fitness: A fully equipped fitness center offers a yoga/aerobics studio, professional equipment and full schedule of group classes.

Golf Nearby: Nearby golf includes Coosaw Creek Country Club’s Arthur Hills 18-hole course, the Scott Pool championship course at Legend Oaks Golf Club, the family-oriented Pine Forest Country Club and the course at Wescott Golf Club designed by renowned golf course architect Michael J. Hurdzan.

Recreation: Over 1,000 acres of preserved land include ancient moss-draped oaks, historic trails, two ponds and a lake for fishing, canoeing and kayaking, an amphitheater, community parks and acres of open recreational spaces.

Healthcare: Several major medical facilities are located nearby, including the acute-care Summerville Medical Center, 15 minutes away, Trident Medical Center in Charleston, and The Medical University of South Carolina, ranked one of the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News and World Report, also in Charleston.

Shopping and Dining: A 5-minute drive from the community, downtown Summerville offers fine dining of every cuisine and a variety of specialty shops. Northwoods Mall offers more than 130 stores and services and Tanger Outlets features 90 brand-name stores; both are located 30 minutes away in Charleston.

Area Attractions: Now you can truly have it all, close to home. At Cresswind Charleston, you’re just minutes from the dining, culture and beaches of historic Charleston, named #1 on Travel and Leisure’s World’s Best City list. You’re also just minutes from Summerville’s vibrant streets, eateries and local festivals.

Homes for Sale: Priced from the mid $400s to $700s