Listings by Barb Gould Uskup

Set on 12+ acres of serenity only minutes from downtown Aiken and multiple equestrian venues including Bruce’s Field, Highfields, Aiken Polo club fields, New Bridge Polo, Wagener Polo, The Vista, Stableview, New Holland Arena and The Hitchcock Woods in highly desirable Hopeland Farms this exceptional equestrian farmette leaves no detail unaddressed. Enter this peaceful oasis through a stand of trees to the farmhouse style single level residence with a charming covered front porch perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or evening beverage. Entering the main house you are met with an open floorplan with hickory engineered hardwood floors throughout, featuring a great room with raised hearth wood burning masonry fireplace surrounded by exquisite custom built in shelving, crown moldings and natural light from the entire back wall of floor to ceiling glass windows and doors. A portion of the main living space offers the perfect spot for a generously sized dining table. To the right the kitchen boasts solid surface countertops, custom cabinetry by Gene Kelly, loads of countertop workspace, newer stainless appliances, a pantry with access into the bright welcoming less formal dining area. Through a set of French doors off this charming space one finds an exterior dining area fully screened and attached to the covered front porch. An enormous laundry room fully decked out with custom cabinetry and a newer washer and dryer, a light bright sun room/den perfect for a cozy evening with the pets or a private reading nook completes the main living space. Down a short hallway to the right off the main living space is a lovely primary bedroom suite with direct access to a screen porch with a calming view of the back yard providing a comfortable respite after a long day on the farm. The welcoming window seat, full ensuite bath with quartz counters and dual vanities, a tub/shower combo and a large walk-in closet provide all the comforts to relax and recharge for the next big day on the ranch. Need a larger closet or bath? The floor plan of the home easily allows for expansion of the master bath and additional closet space. Two additional bedrooms with a remodeled full bath directly accessible from one of the bedrooms are located to the left of the main living space. At present one of the guest bedrooms with its wonderful built-in desk and cabinetry serves as an office but could easily return to use as a bedroom. A short hallway off the sunroom houses the half bath and attaches to a mud room with two exterior access points leading to the attached three car garage with a slop sink and heated storage space. Above the garage an apartment with a fully equipped kitchen, large main living space, oodles of storage, two bedrooms and one bath. Outside of the main residence the back deck accessible from the great room and dining space offers a stunning view of a riot of irrigated plantings including simply stunning magnolias, hollys, camellias, gardenias and azaleas. An ATV swim spa heats up to 104 degrees, with two jetted hot tub seats and a rolling cover to protect it from the elements when not in use offers a great place to exercise or relax depending on the mood that day. A simply adorable 1200 square foot guest cottage with wood laminate flooring, custom cabinetry throughout and attached carport with its own private circular drive provides yet another wonderful living space. The cottage features a fully equipped kitchen with solid surface counters, custom cabinetry, a full range of appliances, two pantries, a laundry area, a large main living space, two bedrooms and a large full bath with more than ample storage space. The landscaping around this little gem is also irrigated to keep the plantings looking lush and fresh. Hopeland Farms is the ideal place for the equestrian no matter what your pursuit. Access to loads of trails is located directly through the wooded stand at the rear of the property along with own natural grass riding arena. The barn offers two 10 x 15 matted over clay floored stalls with direct access to small paddocks located directly off the barn itself. These two paddocks offer direct access to yet two larger grass pastures. One additional lush grass pasture with a run-in shed allow for optimizing paddock usage through rotation. The center aisle of the barn is brick with rubber matting along with corn cob lighting. The tack room with an easy clean cement floor, wood paneling, hot and cold water and ample storage will work for any discipline. A wash stall with hot/cold water and ample feed storage will make horse keeping a breeze. Need a spot for your trailer or shavings storage, look no further than the covered storage area directly adjacent to the barn. Come to Darlingwood Farm and live the good life in one of the South’s Best Small towns, beautiful unique and charming Aiken, SC.

Back on market due to no fault of the Seller. Seller is offering a $5000 incentive to Buyer at closing with acceptable offer, for a contract by 5/15/24 and closing by 6/15/24. Heaven's Grace Farm is a horseman's turnkey equestrian property on just over 11 acres suitable for any discipline. Located within equal distance of both the heart of Aiken and Columbia with great proximity to I-20, as well as many equestrian venues such as the recently opened New Holland Acres Arena and Event Center, Stableview, Bruce's Field, Highfields, Hitchcock Woods, Whitney and Powderhouse polo fields, New Bridge Polo, La Bourgogne Polo, Wagener Polo, many additional Eventing venues and multiple hunt fixtures any horseman will appreciate all this farm offers. The gated entrance leads one up a tree lined drive with grass pastures on either side to a charming three bedroom, two bath split floor plan residence. The residence kitchen is well set up with a newer range, refrigerator and dishwasher. A comfortable open living area with a fireplace, and utility room complete the package. The availability of fiber optic internet by Carolina Connect easily allows for the remote office scenario. Many upgrades and improvements have been made recently such as newly installed waterproof Prego Flooring (lifetime warrantee) in Kitchen and main living area, energy efficient windows installed in April 2023, fresh paint in multiple rooms, new HVAC in 2022, new 50 gallon well pressure tank in March 2023 and more (see list in documents). Fully perimeter fenced with no climb, a newer seven stall shed row style barn constructed in August 2022 with water, electric, and fans in each stall, two large, lush pastures one with newly installed no climb fence in April 2022, one smaller three board fenced paddock constructed in May 2023, and an arena with excellent sand footing (panels and solar lights to allow for extended riding time are negotiable). These amenities are ones that equestrians of all disciplines would appreciate. An additional shed provides ample storage for hay and supplies. A second building just waiting to be finished out to your specifications offers the opportunity for a garage, a second residence, additional storage, let your imagination be your dream. Convenient access to both veterinary clinics and feed and supply stores make horse-keeping a breeze. With its beautiful sunsets and peaceful ambiance let Heaven's Grace Farm become yours and your horses Heaven on Earth!

Sandbox Farm is an immaculate turnkey equestrian property on just over 10 acres suitable for any equine discipline. Located within a short distance of the heart of Aiken with great proximity to I-20, as well as many equestrian venues such as the recently opened New Holland Acres Arena and Event Center, Stableview, Bruce’s Field, Highfields, Hitchcock Woods, Whitney and Powderhouse polo fields, New Bridge Polo, La Bourgogne, Wagener Polo, many other Eventing venues and multiple hunt fixtures any horseman will appreciate all this farm offers. The entrance leads one up a gated drive with multiple grass pastures on either side to an efficient three bedroom, two and a half bath split floor plan residence. The residence kitchen is well appointed with granite countertops, an electric cooktop with newer burners, built in double ovens, refrigerator and dishwasher. A comfortable living area with a fireplace, a formal dining room, a flex room, and large utility room complete the package. The primary bedroom features a recently upgraded ensuite bath and a gas fireplace. All appliances throughout as well as televisions in family room and kitchen convey. The availability of fiber optic internet by Carolina Connect available to both the house and the barn easily allows for the remote office scenario. Many upgrades and improvements have been made recently (see list in documents). Seven paddocks & pastures fenced with tensile fencing, some with run-ins, and most with interconnected gates allow for great pasture rotation and a variety of turn out configurations. The three-stall center aisle barn features 12 x 12 stalls with stall saver flooring (mats), two of the stalls with run out capability, a wash rack and a large climate controlled tack room that will more than satisfy most horseman’s needs. A large storage area adjacent to the barn offers ample room for equipment, hay, shavings and feed. The grass dressage arena located adjacent to the barn, a sixty foot panel round pen and approximately two miles of trails with a half mile perimeter trail serve a variety of training needs. Come play in your private playground at Sandbox Farm.