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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, just across the bridge from downtown Charleston, is undoubtedly the most popular place to buy a home in Charleston, SC. The city of 70,000 inhabitants is perfect for young professionals that want to live close to the beach and also to the busy nightlife in downtown Charleston. It is a preferred place to live for young families for its quality schools and plenty do to for families with children looking for outdoor activities year around. But this peaceful town is also very popular among retirees looking for a comfortable place to retire with plenty of outdoors activities such as tennis, golf and water sports.

From 1990 to 2000, Mount Pleasant was the fastest growing area of Charleston County and one of the fastest growing areas in South Carolina, doubling in population in just 10 short years. Although it has its own town government, by many it is still considered to be part of Charleston. Located mere 15 minutes by car from the historic sites of downtown Charleston, Mount Pleasant has its own colorful history. The Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens is one of the most photographed historic sites in the United States, well-known from historic movies and mini-series including "The Notebook," "North and South" with Patrick Swayze and "Queen" with Halle Berry.

Noted as the oldest working plantation in the United States, the magnificent property features the world famous avenue of oaks, original slave cabins, butterfly garden and a colonial revival style mansion built in 1936 on the site of the original plantation house that burned down. Today, the plantation plays an important role as it grows and sells fresh produce at its local market, Boone Hall Farms Market that opened in March 2006. The plantation is also open to locals who want to pick fresh strawberries and other fruits and vegetables. It is a popular venue for food and wine festivals, namely the world's largest oyster roast in January.

Mount Pleasant was originally inhabited by Sewee Indians. In 1680, the area of Mount Pleasant and Sullivan's Island was granted to Captain Florentia O'Sullivan who brought the first settlers from England to this area. Mount Pleasant was also the secret site where nine men were trained to become the crew of the Confederate submarine H. L. Hunley.

The Charleston Land Company, established after the Civil War by a former slave and carpenter, Robert Scanlon, and Scanlonville, a 614 acre property that he purchased and sold to poor African-American man of Charleston, are one of the only four known cooperative ventures that were owned by freed slaves after the Civil War. Scanlonville today is becoming a popular area where old homes are giving way to new construction as it is located just minutes from the Ravenel Bridge.

For years, the Old Village was populated by wealthy Charlestonians that built summer homes on this side of the Cooper River. Today, the Old Village is still one of the most expensive and desired areas of Mount Pleasant for its charming atmosphere and water views. It is a walking neighborhood shaded by ancient oak trees. It is located near Shem Creek, a restaurant area frequented by locals and boaters.

With the fast growth came much needed development and many new neighborhoods have been built in the last decade. Today, Mount Pleasant offers many new and established neighborhoods to choose from when looking to buy a home. Park West is a large and popular neighborhood as it offers new schools, shopping centers, medical care and parks all on the property. It also offers a variety of price ranges from $200,000 to millions.

Charleston National was designed to be an exclusive golf neighborhood and a private country club along the Intracoastal Waterway. The 18-hole Charleston National championship golf course designed by Rees Jones is a reason why many buy a home in this pristine Mount Pleasant community.

Another popular neighborhood located near shopping and the beach is Seaside Farms. Well-know for its location near the Mount Pleasant Town Center and the Isle of Palms connector, Seaside Farms is smaller and more intimate than Park West. The Belle Hall Plantation is a family friendly neighborhood located near the Palmetto Islands County Park, shopping and a popular Belle Hall Elementary School. The Hibben is an exclusive part of the neighborhood popular for its unique architecture and mash views.

One of the most desirable neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant has been and is I'On. This award-winning, traditional neighborhood is located approximately 3 minutes from the Arthur Ravenel Bridge which connects Mt. Pleasant and Charleston. If you love homes in the historic downtown Charleston, you will be impressed by I'On. Developed and designed to mimic the architectural style of the historic Charleston homes and mansions with piazzas and gardens, I'On Village incorporates natural beauty, lakes and canals as well as its own village center with restaurants, shops, salons, galleries and even a farmer's market.

Whatever your reasons are to move to Mount Pleasant, easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway, local creeks and the Charleston harbor is why so many boating enthusiasts choose this town as their home base.