Grandolyn Farm - A rare find for the equestrian enthusiast in desirable Hopeland Farms offers a well-designed home, center-aisle barn and spacious barn apartment on 5.25 acres with 4 generous paddocks and direct access to Hopeland Farms' trail network. The property has been well-designed for privacy and for maximizing the views across the paddocks to the live oaks and established horse properties on Implement Road. Your privacy is protected on the rear as well with wooded acreage owned by Hopeland Farms HOA directly behind. Driving into the property between 2 of the 3-board fenced paddocks, you first come to the 2004-built 4-stall barn with the 2014 custom-built home sited privately beyond. The home has a modern farmhouse design with covered front and rear porches, stunning Great living/dining combo with vaulted ceilings, loads of natural light and hardwood floors. Great for entertaining, you will love the pair of French doors that open to the front porch and the open kitchen with granite counters, snackbar, stainless appliances and window over the sink looking out to the barn. A side entry to the laundry / mud room has lots of additional storage. Take the central hall past the powder room to the primary bedroom suite, including a generous bath and walk-in closet. Across the hall is a sweet home office with built-in window seat, shelving & views to the lush gardens and stone walkway. Upstairs find two good-sized bedrooms and a shared guest bath. No-climb wire fencing surrounding the home creates a defined garden and yard space for your 4-legged friends and personal enjoyment. The lush landscape is accented with stone steps, pillars and walkway that leads guests from the parking area to the side entry and front porch and door. You will appreciate the short walk to the barn and the barn's functional design with 4-stalls, wash stall and tack room with work sink, washer/dryer & half bath. The barn interior and exterior recently were re-stained and the tack room painted. Upstairs you will find a spacious barn apartment that can live as 2 bedroom or 1 bedroom with an office. The apartment is a great option for longer-term guests or employees! The property has 4 large paddocks, two with safely designed run-in sheds, and one layup paddock accessible from the center stall. Riding options include the expansive trail network in Hopeland Farms, directly accessible behind the farm; the jump fields and arena at the century old Hopeland Farm (additional fee required) & the trails and schooling/training facilities at nearby Bruce's Field, Hitchcock Woods, Highfields or The Vista Schooling & Event Center. Aiken's equestrian playground includes foxhunting fixtures, polo venues, Stable View and other training facilities -- all an easy haul away. Hopeland Farms enjoys proximity to charming downtown Aiken, vet clinics, tack/feed stores, shopping and restaurants. Grandolyn Farm is ideal for your full-time farm or seasonal equestrian retreat!
