Overture West Ashley sits on a marsh with grand oak trees, in a quiet part of Charleston near Downtown and Folly Beach. This 55+ active adult community opened in 2019 and tries to make life easier for adults over 55 by offering one and two-bedroom apartment homes in a range of layouts and sizes, some with patios, balconies, or extra dens, and most with modern appliances like washer and dryer, dishwashers, granite countertops, and stainless steel finishes, plus features like wood-plank flooring, large closets, and tiled showers with spa benches that are built in. The whole place is smoke-free and has individually controlled heating and air conditioning as well as private and common areas for socializing, such as a large deck for relaxing outdoors, a clubhouse, fitness center that's open all day and night, a yoga studio, movie theater, lounge, bistro bar, and even a hair and nail salon. Outdoors, residents can spend time in the garden, use the shuffleboard and pickleball courts, grill on the barbecue, or sit by the firepit, and the marshfront view includes a crab dock and kayak dock with storage for boats.
The community focuses on bringing folks together with many scheduled activities and well-organized programs for those who want to join in, whether that's games, movies, or gatherings in the great room, and it's close to parks and other recreation spots for more things to do. The building has an elevator and is secured with a gated entry, and there's on-site maintenance and guest suites available, but sometimes things need repair, such as the community pool that hasn't been open for use lately or the elevator that's been broken for over a week.
Overture West Ashley welcomes cats and dogs, with a limit of two pets per home, a 50-pound weight rule, and a $400 fee per pet, and the pet rules are clearly spelled out. Apartments have private entries plus access to shared spaces like gardens, lounges, and a 5,500-square-foot relaxation deck, and some units allow for affordable housing if residents qualify by income. The community is walkable and in a neighborhood that's easy to bike around, though bus service isn't strong.
Residents pay monthly rent along with a set of fees, including the application, amenity use, pest control, trash pickup, water, sewer, and a utility billing admin cost, all listed up front to make the expenses easier to understand and plan for. There's short and long lease terms, from 10 up to 17 months, or even longer for those who wish to stay for multiple years.
Overture West Ashley offers tours both in person and virtually, and keeps an updated website to help people find information on tours and hours when the office is open. The staff focuses on supporting resident well-being, maintaining a welcoming atmosphere, and encouraging neighbors to take part in community life. The apartment homes and shared spaces aim to help folks stay active, including things like a fitness center and outdoor decks, and there's even a crabbing dock which isn't something you see every day.
The community lists all possible fees and service costs so people know what to expect, and designs its amenities with comfort and convenience in mind-from big closets to room for hobbies, and easy access to the marsh trails right nearby. The neighborhood is in Charleston's 29407 area, not far from Washington Park and Wespanee, and it all comes together for a place focused on simple living and staying social as people age.
