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I will be moving to the Charleston area in approx. 1 year. I am married with a daughter who will be 3 at that time. I will work in the area around MUSC. I lived there for several years in the 90's, but I know that residential areas have changed some.
I am interested in learning more about the "One Cool Blow" apartment/condo complex. I would be renting. www.onecoolblow.com
Does anyone have any knowledge of that area or the complex itself? I like the open, loft-style design of the units. Is this area safe? I can't find any editorials or reviews of it, but I guess it is still just getting started.
Thanks for your help.
FJ Davenport
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Hi,
We considered it, but ruled it out after a quick drive-by. The complex itself looks OK, but it is really in an area with nothing else around it. I wouldn't want to walk the area at all. Do a Google Maps street view and look at the immediate surrounding areas. We wanted somewhere that would be safe to park and walk, and that did not look like the spot for us- just a bit desolate. I'm not sure if there are plans to do further development around there, they might be able to provide more info for you. I also don't think there are porches or balconies with the units, but I could be wrong about this.
Too far from MUSC and in a bad neighborhood. Some of those developments were designed and developed during the bubble, all of them look empty (even the ones in the good neighborhood), I think they are all going down hard. If you are looking at new houses in the downtown area, Morris square area is probably the best bet if you can find short-sells like 9 marbel Ln etc.
I just drove by the complex for the first time today (on 26), and honestly don't know what the developers were thinking when they chose that spot. It all depends on what you are looking for, but with a 3-yo, I don't think you'd be too thrilled with the location.
There are currently 2 one bedroom an 2 2 bedroom units available in mls at Bee Street Lofts. The least expensive 2 bedroom unit is furnished and the owners are asking $2500 a month rent.
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Originally Posted by The CMR
One Cool Blow is in the "hood" and not really close to MUSC.
scdreamer is correct. If you like the loft style condo Bee St. Lofts is perfect for you. I have toured it and it is very nice. Bee Street Lofts
I think the idea was to lead a major neighborhood revitalization w/ OCB starting it off, then the economic tsunami hit...it will be some time b4 that area is not the hood anymore....if you didn't have a kid, I'd say it may be worth trying out, but I wouldn't want to be there w/ a child.
I do agree with the other posters....but (I have a 3 year old). It's not like your going to send you child out to play by his or herself. So I don't think that is really an issue. Its IF you feel safe in the neighborhood or not. If it is a short term lease it might be an okay starting point. It's expensive to live down town and there are "iffy" areas all over. If you want to be downtown..your going to have to face that reality.
As others have said, One Cool Blow is neither near MUSC nor in a good area of the city. Charleston has some really nice areas (e.g., the Battery), but it is also very spotty in areas. You have to be careful, especially on the peninsula.
Bee Street Lofts are definitely in a better area. I have some friends who live there and they really like it. Those aren't cheap condos, though.
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