Known as the Flower Town in the Pines, Summerville is famous for its pine-lined ridges and colorful azaleas that bloom each Spring. This quaint, historic town is ideal if you are looking to retire in a charming area, where you can relax while enjoying world-class dining and unique shopping.

Summerville is home to three pristine retirement communities, equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, and in proximity to everything the town has to offer. If you love strolling along trails, taking in the delightful scents of the trees, or you’d rather have a picnic on a canoe in the middle of the lake, these communities will cater to your adventurous needs.

Nexton

Nexton is one of Summerville’s most vibrant new communities. Residents enjoy a laid-back lifestyle, surrounded by greenery. You will find parks, gorgeous trees, and rugged trails where you can stay active. Nexton has its own exit off I-26 and direct access to Main Street Summerville, so you will be minutes away from everything Summerville has to offer.

If you choose to move to Nexton, you’ll have your own little town within a town. Brown Family Park hosts concerts you can attend. There are charming little restaurants where you can grab a quick bite or a gourmet dinner. Or grab a latte from the nearby Starbucks on your afternoon stroll.

Spend your summer days relaxing by the 25-meter swimming pool. Meanwhile, the younger ones can enjoy a kid’s interactive splash pad. Amenities also include a covered pavilion and a lawn area, where you can go on a picnic, have a game of corn hole, or just spend a quiet day gazing at the clouds.

Cane Bay Plantation

Located a quick 15 minutes from Downtown Summerville, Cane Bay Plantation is a well-established community that promotes a relaxing lifestyle. Close to healthcare, retail and, dining, it is the perfect retirement community to move to.

Cane Bay Plantation is an ideal community for lovers of the outdoors. Residents will be able to explore miles of interconnected trails through the community. Lovers of watersports can rejoice because the community has a 300-acre lake system with an 8-mile blueway for kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding.

Cane Bay is one of the best 55-plus retirement communities in Summerville, if you’re looking for a home surrounded by nature, yet close to the hustle and bustle of the Downtown shopping and dining.

Carnes Crossroads

Spend your days in the beautiful retirement community of Carnes Crossroads, and you will find yourself in one of the most beautiful living areas in Summerville. Carnes Crossroads combines the Southern charm with modern amenities. A quick visit into town will take you back in time, with quaint little shops and exquisite restaurants.

Gorgeous parks, lush trails, open green spaces, and picturesque lagoons will surround your home, leaving you with numerous activities to choose from. Also, Carnes Crossroads features a 25-meter community pool with beach entry and a splash-and-play area for the younger ones.

Nestled in the heart of Lowcountry, this charming community is a short ride to Downtown Charleston, gorgeous beaches, I-95, and Charleston International Airport.