Upstate South Carolina – A Top Choice For Retirement And 2nd Homes
Located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Upstate South Carolina has many wonderful things to experience. Natural waterfalls, orchards, botanical gardens, forests, parks, and so much more. The four-season climate is mild and is suitable for taking part in most outdoor adventures throughout the year. Snow falls only a few times a year, and usually melts within a day or two. The Upstate region is an area that truly does have something for everyone. Popular outdoor activities include white water rafting, canoeing, boating, water skiing, tubing, fishing, lake swimming, cycling, hiking, golf, horseback riding, swimming at local shoals, and ATV riding.
Numerous large lakes and beautiful rivers are all nearby for your enjoyment. Lake Keowee is a centrally located lake that boasts 18,500 acres, and 300 miles of scenic shoreline, and is considered by many as one of the most beautiful and clearest lakes in South Carolina. There are also other large lakes including Lake Hartwell, which consists of 56,000 acres and 962 Miles of shoreline. Lake Jocassee is yet another area lake, naturally nestled a bit higher in the foothills and over 300 feet deep! The entire area is filled with scenic mountain trails, winding country roads, and breathtaking views that deserve to be captured in paintings and on film.
My wife and I live and work in Upstate South Carolina on a day-to-day basis helping people with their real estate needs. Meeting new friends each day is a wonderful part of our daily life. We find that people relocate to this area from Florida, the Midwest, California, New York, Atlanta, and many parts of the country after being here for only a short time on vacation. They simply fall in love with this place! Many retire here or own second homes in the foothills of the mountains or on the lakes.
There are many reasons people give for leaving other places to live in Upstate South Carolina. Escaping the busy city life, coastal hurricanes and the high cost of living are just a few. Others find a second home in the Upstate, simply because it is a perfect midway point between their homes in Florida and their children who live further North or East. These are sometimes known as “Halfbackers.” A short tour of the area is all it takes for many to decide that Upstate South Carolina is their next home. Plan a trip to the Upstate. Surely you will fall in love with this area as our family and many others have.