Lakeside Living at Hawthorne Westside Apartments in Charleston SC. Many communities promise it all…Hawthorne Westside delivers. Your new home is located in the heart of West Ashley, just minutes from historic downtown Charleston, beautiful South Carolina beaches, Interstate 526 and Highway 61, near Boeing, the Citadel Mall, Savannah Highway and MUSC. Our pet friendly community offers a bark park, porches and/or balconies, fireplaces, washer and dryer connections, saltwater pool, fitness center and tennis and volleyball courts. With the location and the services you deserve, all of life`s conveniences are just around the corner at Hawthorne Westside.