557 Highland Park Drive

Sunset Cottage, ca 1910, the golden era of Aiken's Winter Colony. A time when Whitney Polo Field, the Palmetto Golf Course, The Highland Park Golf Course & Hitchcock Woods were established. Sunset Cottage contributes to the sophistical architectural style of Aiken's Historic District. National Historic Register of Historic Places. Willis Irvin Tudor Revival design with stone & stucco cladding in front and cedar shake siding at back; Tudor arched front porch entry aside an elaborate ornamental stone chimney; brick walled side yard & terrace to complete the house appropriation. Interior design: exquisite arched handcrafted wood doors & arched built-in shelves, arched FP, arched built in DR china cabinets, built-in breakfast bench, great use of kitchen space for gracious cabinetry storage, large front room designed to allow two living spaces, front porch is incredibly private, 5 panel wood BR doors w/ original hardware found throughout. Tiled baths. Gracious attic storage.