$750,000

There is something special about a home that has been part of Aiken for more than a century. Built circa 1892 in the Winter Colony Historic District, Archer Cottage is a grand Colonial Revival home filled with character that simply cannot be recreated, and now it is ready for someone with the vision to bring it beautifully into its next chapter. A wide, columned front porch sets the tone before stepping into the gracious foyer, where soaring 12-foot ceilings, original pine floors, beautiful millwork and crystal chandeliers brought from Italy by the Smoak family in the 1970s hint at the stories held within these walls. The home unfolds into a front parlor and formal dining room with built-in china cabinets, pocket doors and transom windows, followed by a butler's pantry, kitchen and sunroom. With more than 4,000 square feet, there is incredible room to reimagine the home while preserving the details that make it special. Just off the kitchen, a private apartment has its own exterior entrance, living and dining space, kitchenette, bedroom and ensuite bath. Upstairs, another bedroom, bath and flex space also have a separate exterior entrance, creating exceptional possibilities for multigenerational living, guests or a live-and-rent lifestyle. Outside, more than half an acre provides a fenced yard, mature trees and a detached two-car garage. Archer Cottage needs a thoughtful renovation, but that is part of the opportunity: restore its original beauty while creating a home designed for modern life. And the location may be its greatest luxury. Directly across from the Aiken County Library and playground, you are just a short stroll from The Willcox and the French bakery and close enough to walk or bike into downtown for dinner, shopping or morning coffee. After more than a century of stories, Archer Cottage is ready for someone to write its next one. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.