Thoughtfully designed by local architect and designer, Camellia Cottage artfully melds opposites together into a cohesive and comfortable space. Beautiful light wood floors, clean lines, smooth ceilings, modern fixtures, and a high-end kitchen interconnect and complement each other.
Equine inspired from the minute you drive up; the eye-catching horse fencing and cottage gate welcomes your approach to a charming front porch to a front door with a stirrup door knocker, as it is all in the details!
A front living room & dining room graced with natural light offers an open floor plan with intimate spaces for entertaining that flows nicely into a lovely, renovated kitchen. The gathering spot is around a custom kitchen island with cross-buck trim detail, seating for two, and translucent pendant lighting. Luxurious marble counters interconnect and complement white custom cabinetry and the warmer tones of the island. It is easy to feel like a chef with these top-of-the-line appliances including a Thor professional natural gas range & hood, French door Stainless Thor refrigerator with freezer drawers, and stainless-steel dishwasher. Wood crafted shelving brings an organic element & artesian detail to the kitchen.
Off the kitchen enjoy for your desired purpose, a flex room, ideal for office/study, a den/sunroom, or dressing room. Historic charm is abundant with paneled doors, window transoms, Hickory wood floors, and nice millwork in the back bedrooms. A centered vestibule off the public spaces and between the primary & guest bedrooms also provides access to an updated bathroom with elegant, honed Carrara marble.
In the back yard, old-growth trees provide a feeling of privacy as you walk among historic camellias. A sweet garden shed adds character and handy storage for all your tools/implements. A gated driveway allows for off street parking on the side of the cottage and there is plenty of room for parking along the front fence for guests.
Camelia Cottage is located on a quiet street between Aiken's iconic Oak-lined trees on South Boundary and Colleton Ave, within walking distance to the historic horse district & downtown parkways, biking distance to downtown Aiken where you can enjoy downtown shops & eateries, and just a short golf cart ride over to the polo fields to enjoy Sunday polo at Whitney Field. Ideal winter retreat cottage, VRBO, or ideal for those who own a farm in the country but want downtown living!