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A real estate investment firm in Charleston has purchased a Mount Pleasant medical campus for $7 million.

Reade Partners, co-founded by Matthew Campbell, Steve Kleiman and Michael Levine, acquired the property at 594 Lone Tree Drive as its looks to expand its portfolio in the region.

The site near I-526 and Long Point Road is home to eight tenants, including health care providers Roper St. Francis, ATI Physical Therapy and Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas.

The East Cooper acquisition is the firm’s first foray into the Lowcountry medical real estate market.

"The campus is really, really well-located in Mount Pleasant," Levine said. "We're super bullish about the location and the growth of Mount Pleasant, which continues to explode."

Levine said the firm purchased the property at a basis of $300 per-square-foot, which is below replacement cost.

"It was already yielding good returns," he said, adding Reade Partners plans to streamline management and renovate the building.

All tenants will continue to operate under their leases.

In addition to the Mount Pleasant offices, Reade Partners also owns a six-unit multifamily property at 30-40 Isabella St. in Charleston they purchased for $1.8 million in 2023. They renovated the units for a roughly $4 million total investment. The seller was 30 Isabella Street LLC, which had owned the property for nine years.

"We're focused on multi-development, redevelopment, as well as larger office and medical office assets," Levine said.

Reade's partners hail from New York and Florida and have a mix of construction and financial backgrounds. Levine previously constructed office buildings in New York while Kleiman's family has built several multifamily residences in Florida and owns a number of medical offices there.

Looking ahead, Reade Partners plans to continue its growth by deploying capital into multifamily development and value add opportunities, as well as larger office investments.

Coming to Kiawah

A new luxury residential development is getting underway on Kiawah Island.

Ocean Pines in the West Beach area will feature 69 homes across seven building at prices starting at $2.4 million. Units will be available in two- to four-bedroom floorplans.

The first phase release call for 30 residences, with prices based on the layout plans and views.

Sales will be exclusively through Kiawah Island Real Estate. Memberships to the Kiawah Island Club are available to buyers.

The architecture is led by Amanda Mole, chief of architecture and design for Kiawah Partners, and Mark Permar, master land planner for the island.

Office setup

A College of Charleston graduate has leased out space downtown for his newly formed financial planning firm.

Hudnall Capital Advisors, founded by Ry Hudnall, plans to open its offices at 134 Meeting St. by the end of the month.

Hudnall is a 2002 graduate of CofC's business program and most recently was president and CEO of Mass Mutual South Carolina. His new venture will provide concierge level financial planning for clients nationwide.

Its future work space is in a 71,947-square-foot building built in 1987 in the peninsula's financial and legal district. An affiliate of Illinois-based Highland Ventures acquired the property, which has a long-term ground lease, for $23.75 million about five years ago. Other tenants include two law firms, K&L Gates and Haynsworth Sinkler & Boyd.

Rents on the rise

Charleston rents rose 0.5 percent from January to February compared to a 0.3 percent increase nationwide, according to research by rental curator Apartment List.

Year over year, rents are down 0.3 percent for the area.

Today the median rent in Charleston is $1,433 for a one-bedroom unit and $1,680 for a two-bedroom unit. Citywide apartment vacancy rate stands at 8.1 percent, down slightly from a year ago.

The national median rent of $1,375 is about 0.4 percent lower than 12 months ago.

Local diners clamoring for a greater variety of Italian restaurants in the Lowcountry can now rejoice with the recent opening of Abbracci in Upper Mount Pleasant, an upscale eatery featuring a warm and hospitable atmosphere.

"The thing here is that people want to feel part of it. They want to feel like they're in a place where they're welcome, a place where they're not rushed out the door," said Don Migliori (MEE-YOR-EE), who owns and operates Abbracci along with his wife Joanna.

If the surname sounds familiar, it's because Don and Joanna previously opened Migliori's Pizzeria, which continues to thrive five years later as a go-to destination for pizza, pasta, salads and meat entrées on SC Highway 41.

The Miglioris celebrated the opening of their new dining establishment by hosting a Feb. 25 ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by members of Town Council and the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce.

The inspiration to open the new business, according to Don, was to share his family's love of quality Italian food with sixth-generation Charlestonians, as well as recent COVID transplants.

"It's a beautiful community with lots of people with lots of good food tastes," said the restauranteur and longtime Motley Rice attorney.

Unlike traditional checkered table cloth Italian restaurants, Abbracci's assortment of offerings aren't your run-of-the- mill parmesan dishes dripping in marinara sauce and mozzarella. Instead, patrons are treated to a choice of authentic appetizers (i.e. grilled octopus with almond pesto) and main entrées, such as ricotta gnocchi or pollo al mattone (roasted chicken cooked under a brick).

Spearheading the food preparation is renowned executive chef Devin Sansone of Fig and Coda del Pesce fame. The Virginia-born culinary artist and his team only use DOP-certified Italian cheeses, balsamics and olive oil in their kitchen, along with fish and shellfish from nearby Tarvin Seafood and mushrooms bought right up the street off US Highway 17.

"There's no frills, no gimmicks. We buy the best ingredients," assured Sansone. "They spare no expense when it comes to ingredients. And when you have good ingredients, you really don't have to do a whole lot to them — it's going to shine by itself."

Giving customers the real Italian experience comes from Don's old world heritage that began with his grandfather Giuseppe Migliori emigrating from Frosinone, Italy in 1907 to Ellis Island in New York City. As the last of Giulio and Gloria Migliori's six children, Don took great pleasure in feasting on traditional fare while growing up in Cranston, Rhode Island.

"My dad went to medical school in Bologna, Italy. My two oldest brothers were born there. So, I grew up in a very Italian community," recalled the restaurant impresario. "Food, culture, family, community are a huge part of the Northeast Italian experience."

Although Abbracci is large enough to seat 100 people indoors and an additional 50 individuals outside, the Miglioris are currently in the process of adding a third section consisting of event space for 50-80 patrons. Outdoor fire pits and weekend music, moreover, are features that are emblematic of Abbracci's charm and old country ambiance.

The tight-knit family concept extends to restaurant employees, according to Don, who are all afforded medical coverage, which is far from common in food service.

"And so, I think, again, feeling that you're part of something, feeling like something that's giving back, making a difference. Just having good quality food and good service, that's our recipe, and hopefully it's working."

For more information on Abbracci's of Upper Mount Pleasant, visit https://abbraccichs.com/.

This streamlined Lowcountry home is set off Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, SC. See how the family of 6 made it a perfect fit for them.

Shrimp boats, kayaking outfitters, and lively bars and restaurants line the commercial side of Shem Creek, the gem of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina's Old Village Historic District. But north of the Shem Creek bridge, the waterway winds through quiet neighborhoods where children roam on bikes and go crabbing off backyard docks. "My husband dreamed of being on the water, and we fell in love with this lot. We're drawn to older areas where kids can run around," says owner Maggie Bullwinkel. She and husband George, a Charleston native, had two young children when they began renovating this 3,200-square-foot house that was built in the 1970s. Their third child was 9 months old when they moved in. Maggie refers to her then-infant sidekick as "my design assistant."

While the Bullwinkels had renovated and sold houses before, this one would be a keeper. "It had great bones. We loved the back porch and knew this could be our forever home," Maggie says. Working with architect Hunter Kennedy and designer Sidney Wagner, they spearheaded family-friendly changes to the four-bedroom abode that have definitely paid off. Today, the Bullwinkels have four kids under age 10 and plenty of yard, a great porch, and a frequently used outdoor kitchen to accommodate their active lifestyle.

"Overall, the footprint didn't change much," says Sidney, who squared off the kitchen to make it more functional. As the home's command center, it now opens up to a bright eating nook, which is one of Maggie's favorite spots. "Family dinners are a priority," she says. What was previously a formal dining room, adjacent to the kitchen, became the kids' playroom. They removed an attached garage to make way for a new mudroom/laundry area off the kitchen. "It's basically where I live," quips Maggie. They also elevated and enlarged the back porch to be a seamless open-air extension of the family room, ground zero for entertaining during Clemson University football season. "I love that we really do live in each space," Maggie says. "We use it all."

Brighten It Up

A monochrome kitchen keeps Maggie happy. "It helps to have a clean look in a busy room," she says. Streamlined light fixtures by Cedar & Moss and vintage Lucite barstools scooped up at a local antiques mall add to the airy feel in the room.

Remember That Simplicity Rules

"With four kids, there is plenty of chaos," says Maggie. Namibia marble countertops and Benjamin Moore's Simply White (OC-117) paint make her kitchen a calming space. Plus, they allow the Hampton Faucet by Waterstone to shine as the statement piece.

Let the Landscape Lead

Reorienting the kitchen to open into a family dining area was Maggie's top priority. Hunter bumped out the eating nook to add windows on all sides, inviting in sunlight and creek views. A mid-century modern table and slipcovered chairs keep lines simple, and Roost's whimsical light fixture "softens all the hard surfaces," says Sidney. The fabric used for the curtains (Katana by Kelly Wearstler) is also on the barstools, where it's laminated to be indestructible.

Choose Flexible Design

"We needed comfortable pieces that are easy to rearrange," says Sidney, who was mindful of not blocking the French doors that open to the porch. "I love how the vintage-reproduction chairs are movable and sculpturally interesting from whatever angle." A sofa slipcovered in Crypton fabric is ultrapractical, and bare windows keep things light and airy while connecting well with the porch, she says.

Lean On A Natural Palette

Sidney painted the porch floor in Benjamin Moore's Kennebunkport Green (HC-123), the same color that's used on the exterior trim, and added soothing blue accents to complement the surrounding outdoor hues. "We didn't want to distract from the view," she says. Wicker chairs from CB2 add natural texture, and a fun Annie Selke rug anchors the blue tones. Floor-to-ceiling screens and a vaulted ceiling help the porch feel cool in summer.

Prioritize All-Purpose, All-Season

Two years after moving in, the Bullwinkels worked with architect Chris Heinlen of Heinlen Design to add a backyard shed with a full attic to supplement the home's limited storage. Adjacent to that, they created an outdoor kitchen and entertaining area. "This is our favorite spot for birthday parties, neighborhood suppers, or sometimes sunset sips after the kids have gone to bed," says Maggie. A metal roof, green trim, and white siding tie the shed to the main house.

Stretch Family Space

"I love the playroom right off the kitchen. It's our cuddle area," says Maggie. A big barn door can be closed to contain toys and messes. Commissioned pieces by local artist Michelle Owenby add grown-up flair to the room, designed to one day transform into a family hangout space.

Control Clutter

Maggie believes that tidiness is key, even in the playroom. Each child has (and uses!) a designated toy-and-book basket, and a rotating gallery helps solve the what-to-do-with-endless-kids'-art dilemma.

Invite Some Drama

" 'Are you sure about going this showy?' my husband asked about the paint color, and I was—including covering the ceiling," says Maggie of the vibrant Benjamin Moore Slate Teal (2088-20) she chose for the laundry room. "I love how the boldness brings you in." Custom cabinets add extra pantry space.

PHOTO: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Page Mullins PHOTO: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Page Mullins

Be Bold And Functional

Next to the laundry room, the bold color continues in the mudroom with an added touch of graphic wallpaper. Each kid has their own space for coats and bags in the blue storage wall.

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - A multi-million-dollar development project at Patriots Point that is planned to bring in hotels, residences, restaurants, office and retail space received initial approval for a specific zoning district and a five-year development agreement renewal.

The Charleston-based real estate developer Bennett Hospitality leases about 30 acres of property from the Patriots Point Development Authority. That leasing money goes towards maintaining the ships and aircraft located on Patriots Point.

Town officials say that the original zoning of the 30-acre section of land at Patriots Point is known as a waterfront gateway district, but on Tuesday night they approved the first reading for it to be changed to the Patriots Annex Planned Development District.

“We had an opportunity because that is the last piece of waterfront gateway in the town to convert to a planned development. The thing with the planned development is that it is a negotiated agreement with the developer and so there is an opportunity there to ensure that certain things the town wants to happen on this 30 acres, do indeed happen on the 30 acres,” Mount Pleasant Town Council Member Guang Ming Whitley says.

With the planned development district, the town is requesting some specific conditions for the project. These conditions were approved by the planning committee earlier this month before being brought to the council.

Some of the requested conditions include increasing the required amount of open or green space from 10 percent to 14 percent, capping the total number of residences at 80, restricting flat roofs, reducing the tree requirement from 160 trees per acre to 120 per acre, as well as reducing the building elevation closest to the waterfront from 50 feet to 35 feet.

James Wilson, a representative from Bennett’s Hospitality, spoke to the town council at Tuesday’s meeting expressing their willingness to collaborate with the town. However, Wilson requested some flexibility on the open space percentage in case an event required additional space but believed they could still meet the 14 percent goal, as well as some reconsideration of the residential unit number.

“This is a 30-acre project that will take time to develop. We’re eager to get busy on the first part and get busy on the waterfront and the first hotel as you know, but it will take time and so the current conceptual plan that we have, we need to preserve some flexibility in that. Everything is not going to be built you know later this year, so what we’ve shown you is a current plan, but there has got to be some flexibility,” Wilson says

During the meeting, it was said that the town council couldn’t make amendments during the first reading. However, when the ordinance is brought up again for its second and final reading next month, council members will have the opportunity to propose any changes.

“I think the town’s perspective is what we want to ensure is if this goes to a planned development is that we preserve what is important to the citizens of Mount Pleasant which is greenspace and trees,” Whitley says.

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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - One major Mount Pleasant road project is finally going to see some progress after several complications put it on hold.

Leaders say the $24 million Billy Swails Boulevard Phase 4B project, which has been years in the making, will soon become a reality.

Because of the scale of this project, as well as the woodsy area they will be working in, leaders had to take a lot of steps to get to this point in the project’s timeline. They had to worry about wetlands and wildlife, such as endangered Rafinesque bats and yellow-spotted turtles, in the area.

James Aton is the deputy director of capital projects and the transportation department for the Town of Mount Pleasant. He said that they have been working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Natural Resources to get everything approved, and because there is federal funding involved in this project, they also had to follow the National Environmental Policy Act.

This project will make up over a mile and a half of roadway and will completely shift the traffic patterns in the north side of Mount Pleasant. The project in its entirety will essentially connect I-526 to the area of Porcher’s Bluff Road, running parallel to US-17 and Rifle Range Road, migrating the traffic that builds up in that frequently traveled area of the town.

This project will also alleviate a lot of the school traffic in the intersections near Jennie Moore Elementary and Laing Middle Schools in areas near Six Mile Road, Sweetgrass Basket Parkway and Hamlin Road.

Aton shared why there was such a need for this.

“So, this project was outlined in the long-range transportation plan decades ago and, again, is that last piece of the Hungry Neck, Sweetgrass and Billy Swails corridor. So, four other sections have already been built, and this is that last piece to finalize that that north-south corridor that will parallel US-17,” Aton said.

Aton said that the completion of this project will bring great benefits to the community and those who frequently travel the area.

“I think it’s going to improve traffic flow. I think you’re going to see a reduction in delay on 17. It’s also going to incorporate portions of the Mount Pleasant Way, which is a great initiative for those nonmotorized users. It will tie to the Vaughn Ed Kee project, which has existing sections of that trail as well as obviously the roadway. So, I think you’re going to see a big improvement in traffic and a lot of new opportunities to recreate through the town,” he said.

Aton said that they plan to finally put the project out to bid in March and contractors will have 45 days to put their bids in, so they will hopefully be able to begin construction by the summer.

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