About Coldstream
A Beautiful Place to Live
We’re pleased you’ve selected the Coldstream neighborhood as your home. With its quiet, tree-lined streets and its close proximity to shopping, medical care, good schools, recreational facilities, community services and places of worship, Coldstream is truly a great place to live.
Coldstream is a beautiful neighborhood with gorgeous sunset views. Once home to Rawls Creek Golf Course, cart paths have transitioned to beautiful walking paths now owned and maintained by Irmo Parks & Recreation.
Our Neighborhood
at a Glance
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The Coldstream neighborhood sits nestled in a triangle between Old Bush River Road, Nursery Road, and Coldstream Drive near the town of Irmo. Rawl’s Creek cuts through the center of the neighborhood, pausing to provide multiple scenic views. We are just minutes from the hustle and bustle of several shopping districts. And just across the road you can enjoy the natural tranquility of the great outdoors at Saluda Shoals Park and Lake Murray.
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Coldstream was built in the late 1970s and early 1980s and you’ll find a variety of home styles along the tree-lined streets. Named after the Coldstream Guard of England, streets like Bishop’s Gate, Fifeshire, and Sterling Bridge harken back to the Old Country.
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With over 1000 homes, Coldstream is one of the largest connected neighborhoods in the state of South Carolina.
The neighborhood is zoned for Lexington/Richland District 5 schools. www.lexrich5.org
Coldstream has a voluntary Home Owners Association governed by a member-elected board.
Advantages of HOA Membership
Coldstream Homeowner Association (CHOA) membership, open to both homeowners and tenants, is voluntary — and IMPORTANT. Your support, financial and physical, fuels CHOA, making it possible to provide you with a better quality of life. Your $35 annual membership fee buys a great deal. At just a bit over 8 cents a day, here’s the return on your investment:
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The CHOA keeps abreast of legislative action on the federal, state and county levels that a may affect Coldstream and taking action when necessary. One way is attending County Council meetings that include zoning changes that could affect Coldstream.
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The CHOA keeps our neighborhood aware of issues within Coldstream such as criminal activity or construction that have an impact on our families and our properties.
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The CHOA is tasked by its members to protect Coldstream against neighborhood decline by making the residents aware of any laws and/or ordinances which affect Coldstream and to help foster the beauty, safety and upward property valuation of homes in Coldstream.
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The CHOA works to improve Coldstream as a place to raise families and enjoy the area’s many offerings of shopping, recreation, education and worship.
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Being a part of CHOA allows you to stay in touch with your neighbors via emails and the CHOA website. Increased communications allows you to stay involved and make informed decisions regarding your home and neighborhood.
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Crime Watch monitors criminal activity & alerts us of trends so we can take precautions.
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Maintenance of Coldstream’s entrances and working with residents to improve the appearance of our neighborhood.
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Plans and hosts events that help us get acquainted while we have fun – like our annual picnic.
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A sense of community, an important contribution in an increasingly transient society. Similar to participating in your church or other social group, being a part of CHOA signifies a desire to belong to a group that affects you and your family's well-being.
