12.6 Acres of Land with Home for Sale in Aiken, South Carolina

Set on 12+ acres of serenity only minutes from downtown Aiken and Southside shopping and dining in highly desirable Hopeland Farms this exceptional turn-key equestrian property leaves no detail unaddressed. Hopeland Farms is the closest equestrian subdivision to historic Aiken's vibrant downtown! Three separate living spaces are perfect for multi-generational families, caretaker/groom's quarters, or possibly rental income. Enter through a stand of trees to the single level farmhouse w/a charming covered front porch. The main house boasts an open floorplan graced by hickory engineered hardwood floors throughout, a great room w/wood burning masonry fireplace surrounded by exquisite custom built in shelving, crown moldings & natural light from the entire back wall of floor to ceiling glass windows & doors, & an ample dining space. The kitchen w/solid surface countertops, Kelly custom cabinetry, ample countertop workspace, newer stainless appliances & pantry. A cozy separate dining area w/French door leads to a fully screened dining area adjacent to the covered front porch. An enormous laundry room with custom cabinetry & newer washer and dryer, a bright sunroom/den perfect for a cozy evening w/the pets or a private reading nook completes the main living space. The lovely primary bedroom suite w/direct access to a screen porch w/a calming view of the back yard proves a comfortable respite after a long day on the farm. A welcoming window seat, full ensuite bath w/granite counters & dual vanities, tub/shower combo & a large walk-in closet provide all the comforts to relax/recharge. Two additional bedrooms & a full bath w/quartz countertops directly accessible from one of the bedrooms are all located to the left of the main living space. The third bedroom with built-in desk & cabinetry serves as an office but could easily return to use as a bedroom. A hallway off the sunroom houses the half bath & attaches to a mud room w/two exterior access points leading to the attached three car garage with a slop sink and storage space. Above the garage an apartment w/a fully equipped kitchen, large main living space, ample storage, two bedrooms & one full bath. The back deck accessible from the great room& dining space offers a stunning view of a riot of irrigated plantings including simply beautiful magnolias, hollies, camellias, gardenias, and azaleas. An ATV swim spa heats up to 104 degrees, with two jetted hot tub seats offers a great place to exercise or relax. An adorable 1200 square foot guest cottage w/wood laminate flooring, custom cabinetry throughout & attached carport with its own private circular drive provides yet another wonderful living space. The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen w/custom cabinetry, a full range of appliances, two pantries, a laundry area, a large main living space, two bedrooms and a large full bath with more than ample storage space. Hopeland Farms is the ideal place for the equestrian no matter what your pursuit. Access to loads of trails is located directly through the rear of the property along with a private natural grass riding arena. The barn offers two 10 x 15 matted stalls with direct access to small paddocks located directly off the barn itself. These two paddocks offer direct access to two larger grass pastures. One additional lush grass pasture with a run-in shed allows for optimizing paddock usage through rotation. The barn's center aisle is brick with rubber matting along with corn cob lighting. A tack room with cement floor, wood paneling, hot/cold water & ample storage. Also included are a wash stall with hot/cold water, ample feed storage & a covered storage area directly adjacent to the barn. Easy access to multiple equestrian venues-Bruce's Field, Highfields, Aiken Polo, New Bridge Polo, Wagener Polo, The Vista, Stableview, New Holland Arena & Hitchcock Woods. Live the good life in Aiken at Darlingwood Farm. CONTRACT IS HOME SALE CONTINGENT-BACK UP OFFERS WELCOME!