Ravenel is one of the few gated communities so close to downtown Highlands. It sits just minutes from Main Street, reached by Horse Cove Road, Leonard Road, and Wilson Road, then through the Ravenel gates on Laurelwood. Ravenel Ridge Road climbs through the neighborhood, where homes sit at elevations of about 4,000 feet. Many have long-range views of Whiteside, Fodderstack, and Chimneytop Mountains, and some look back over town.
The neighborhood is known for its green space and park-like setting, and it has about 31 estate homesites, most on two acres or more.
The community is named for the Ravenel family of Charleston, who helped shape early Highlands. They began buying land here in 1886, and at one point Samuel P. Ravenel Sr. and his wife Margaretta owned about 30,000 acres between Satulah and Sagee. The family built a carriage road to the top of Satulah Mountain in 1890 and dammed five creeks in 1893 to create the lake known today as Lindenwood Lake, which their son, S. P. Ravenel Jr., opened as a public park with paths, boats, and a boathouse. Sunset Rock, a favorite Highlands overlook, was given to the town by Ravenel descendants in 1914. The lake and park are now part of the Highlands Biological Station, close to the neighborhood.
Ravenel is a neighborhood of estate homes, many built in the early 2000s and later, with custom stone and wood construction, wide porches and terraces, and guest suites. Lots are typically two to four acres, so homes are spread out and private behind the gate. There is an HOA but no club membership, and Main Street's restaurants, shops, and galleries are only minutes away.
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There's plenty to do around Ravenel & Ravenel Ridge, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Golden China, Lakeside Restaurant, and One Wicker Cheese.
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| Dining | 0.64 miles | 7 reviews | 1.4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 0.72 miles | 103 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.78 miles | 6 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.78 miles | 283 reviews | 3.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.82 miles | 448 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.85 miles | 10 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.86 miles | 12 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.86 miles | 218 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.86 miles | 43 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.87 miles | 13 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 0.88 miles | 200 reviews | 4.1/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.88 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 0.88 miles | 236 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.78 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.82 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.83 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.84 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.85 miles | 7 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.87 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.87 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.56 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.74 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.77 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.84 miles | 22 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
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47 people live in Ravenel & Ravenel Ridge, where the median age is 71 and the average individual income is $103,214. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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