Kellsboro House, Aiken, South Carolina
KELLSBORO HOUSE 7.63 acres | 8,406 sq. ft. main house, masterfully maintained in the style and patina of Aikens Winter Colony, while reflecting the significance and provenance of this important estate.
Named after the famed steeplechase horse Kellsboro Jack, the expansive estate in Aikens Historic District features a home, carriage house and 8-stall stable all built in 1927.
The thoughtfully restored main house includes 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and 3 half baths. The carriage house contains a two-story apartment with 3 stalls, and the stable has another upstairs apartment. All buildings are brick construction with slate roofs and a slate terrace overlooks the expansive back lawn and gardens. The mill work is truly outstanding throughout and the public rooms are spacious with great traffic flow.
Magnificent live oaks & magnolias shade the sweeping lawns and 3 irrigated grass paddocks...
Magnificent live oaks & magnolias shade the sweeping lawns and 3 irrigated grass paddocks (with automatic waterers) over seven acres. Grace Avenue provides easy access along Aikens interior road network to the Hitchcock Woods, polo fields, driving, the race track and every amenity the heart of downtown Aiken is known for. Exquisite dining, boutique shopping, golf and all manner of equestrian events are at your fingertips. Come enjoy the charming southern lifestyle at this magnificent Aiken estate.
Formerly Habersham House
Built by Kenneth Schlely, Master of the Essex Hunt
Later purchased by Mr. & Mrs. Ambrose Clark, heirs of the O.N.T. Thread & Singer Sewing Machine fortune
Scroggs & Ewing, Architect
E. S. Draper, Landscape Architect
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One of the prettiest small towns in the South, charming Aiken, South Carolina is nestled just a stone's throw from downtown Augusta, Georgia. It offers a haven for the equestrian enthusiast, whether your interests are in three-day eventing, show jumping, fox hunting, steeplechase, dressage or simply recreation and enjoying time with your horses and family. Aiken's amenities include a number of competition and training facilities and regularly host among the best in the world throughout the winter season.
Aiken is quickly becoming a foodie destination, with a beautiful downtown main street that includes quaint family-run small businesses which remain the backbone of the community.
Within driving distance of popular Charleston and Hilton Head to the east, Columbia and Charlotte to the north, Augusta (home of The Masters golf tournament), Athens and Atlanta to the west and Savannah to the south. You will never lack for great food, a beverage, beautiful scenery, shopping and history all around!
Closest airports are Aiken (with access for jets), Columbia, Augusta or Atlanta.
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