Property Attributes
- MLS#225396
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyAiken
- CityAiken
- NeighborhoodOlde Aiken
- Zip29801
- Style
- Year Built1892
- Price$ 750,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage4065
- Lot Size0.52 Acres
Data Source:
Aiken MLS (AMLS)
Property Description
There is something special about a home that has been part of Aiken for more than a century. Built circa 1892 in the Winter Colony Historic District, Archer Cottage is a grand Colonial Revival home filled with character that simply cannot be recreated, and now it is ready for someone with the vision to bring it beautifully into its next chapter. A wide, columned front porch sets the tone before stepping into the gracious foyer, where soaring 12-foot ceilings, original pine floors, beautiful millwork and crystal chandeliers brought from Italy by the Smoak family in the 1970s hint at the stories held within these walls. The home unfolds into a front parlor and formal dining room with built-in china cabinets, pocket doors and transom windows, followed by a butler's pantry, kitchen and sunroom. With more than 4,000 square feet, there is incredible room to reimagine the home while preserving the details that make it special. Just off the kitchen, a private apartment has its own exterior entrance, living and dining space, kitchenette, bedroom and ensuite bath. Upstairs, another bedroom, bath and flex space also have a separate exterior entrance, creating exceptional possibilities for multigenerational living, guests or a live-and-rent lifestyle. Outside, more than half an acre provides a fenced yard, mature trees and a detached two-car garage. Archer Cottage needs a thoughtful renovation, but that is part of the opportunity: restore its original beauty while creating a home designed for modern life. And the location may be its greatest luxury. Directly across from the Aiken County Library and playground, you are just a short stroll from The Willcox and the French bakery and close enough to walk or bike into downtown for dinner, shopping or morning coffee. After more than a century of stories, Archer Cottage is ready for someone to write its next one.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| East Aiken Elementary School | Aiken Intermediate 6th-Schofield Middle 7th&8th Middle School | Aiken High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/5/2026 | Listed $750,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Baseboard,Fireplace(s),Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Possession | Close Of Escrow |
| Roof | Composition |
| Appliances | Range,Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater,Dishwasher,Electric Water Heater |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Patio,Porch |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Pool Features | None |
| Construction Materials | Wood Siding |
| Year Built | 1892 |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Community Features | See Remarks,Internet Available |
| County | Aiken |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Subdivision Name | Olde Aiken |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Other Structures | See Remarks,Workshop,Garage(s),Guest House |
| Total Rooms | 12 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From Beaufort St NE turn right onto Park Ave SE, left onto Williamsburg St SE, right on S Boundary Ave SE, right onto York St SE, home is on the right. Easy to park off right side of road in front of fence. |
| High School | Aiken |
| City | Aiken |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 22651.2 |
| Carport Y/N | false |
| Elementary School | East Aiken |
| Middle/Junior High School | Aiken Intermediate 6th-Schofield Middle 7th&8th |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/5ceec66e-2200-467a-9b44-fa8a4ccf398f?setAttribution=mls&wl=true&initialViewType=pano&utm_source=dashboard |
| Standard Status | Active |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | See Remarks,Wet Bar,Bedroom on 1st Floor,Ceiling Fan(s),Paneling,Other,Eat-in Kitchen |
|---|---|
| Basement | Crawl Space |
| Flooring | Hardwood,Tile |
| Total Fireplaces | 3 |
| Fireplace Features | Living Room,Primary Bedroom,Decorative,Dining Room |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 4065 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| LivingAreaSource | Public Records |
| Total Baths | 5 |
Exterior Features
| Fencing | Fenced |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Workshop in Garage,Detached,Driveway |
| Lot Features | Landscaped,Level |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 0.52 |
| Foundation Details | Brick/Mortar |
| Building Area Total | 4065 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.52 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Horse Y/N | false |
| Horse Amenities | None |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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