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1354 Audubon Drive SE, Aiken, SC 29803

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$4,200,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,750 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 376,358 Status: Active

Current Price: $4,200,000 List Date: 6/02/2026 Last Modified: 6/02/2026

Overview

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The Cottage on the Rail | Aiken, South Carolina Few properties embody the spirit of Aiken quite like The Cottage on the Rail. Nestled in the heart of Aiken's Historic Horse District, this extraordinary 8.64-acre equestrian estate occupies one of the most coveted addresses in the South's premier sporting community. From the property, riders can hack directly along Aiken's historic sand-clay roads to the renowned Hitchcock Woods, a 2,100-acre urban forest with more than 70 miles of riding, walking, and hiking trails. It is a lifestyle found in few places in America, where horses remain woven into everyday life and a rich sporting heritage continues to thrive. The farm is uniquely bordered by two of Aiken's most iconic equestrian landmarks. Along one boundary lies the historic Aiken Training Track, established in 1941 by members of Aiken's famed Winter Colony. Each morning, young Thoroughbreds still breeze around the track, offering a living connection to Aiken's storied past. Bo ... (Read more) The Cottage on the Rail | Aiken, South Carolina Few properties embody the spirit of Aiken quite like The Cottage on the Rail. Nestled in the heart of Aiken's Historic Horse District, this extraordinary 8.64-acre equestrian estate occupies one of the most coveted addresses in the South's premier sporting community. From the property, riders can hack directly along Aiken's historic sand-clay roads to the renowned Hitchcock Woods, a 2,100-acre urban forest with more than 70 miles of riding, walking, and hiking trails. It is a lifestyle found in few places in America, where horses remain woven into everyday life and a rich sporting heritage continues to thrive. The farm is uniquely bordered by two of Aiken's most iconic equestrian landmarks. Along one boundary lies the historic Aiken Training Track, established in 1941 by members of Aiken's famed Winter Colony. Each morning, young Thoroughbreds still breeze around the track, offering a living connection to Aiken's storied past. Bordering another side of the property is Bruce's Field, home of the Aiken Horse Park Foundation and one of the Southeast's premier equestrian venues, hosting nationally recognized competitions and events throughout the year. Beyond its unparalleled location, The Cottage on the Rail is a private sanctuary thoughtfully designed for both horsemen and those who simply appreciate exceptional country living. A custom gated entrance welcomes residents, guests, and horse trailers alike. Fully fenced and beautifully maintained, the property unfolds through lush grass pastures, mature live oaks, magnolias, colorful azaleas, manicured hedgerows, and a spectacular cutting garden that provides seasonal blooms throughout the year. A charming custom chicken coop adds to the property's timeless country appeal. Originally constructed circa 1917, the elevated farmhouse has been carefully renovated and expanded while preserving its historic character. Today, the residence offers approximately 3,144 square feet of gracious living space where classic farmhouse architecture meets refined comfort. Heart pine floors and doors, transom windows, wood-paneled walls and ceilings, handsome fireplaces, oversized windows, and numerous French doors create warmth and authenticity throughout. Abundant natural light fills the home, while nearly every room enjoys views of the gardens, pool, barn, and pastures beyond. The main level is designed for both entertaining and everyday living, featuring a handsome library or bourbon room, formal dining room, powder room, guest suite, and a custom kitchen that flows into a sunny breakfast room and opens onto a gracious porch overlooking the cutting garden. Occupying the entire second floor, the primary suite serves as a private retreat complete with a sitting room or office, spa-inspired bath with soaking tub and tiled shower, dual walk-in closets, secondary laundry, and a spacious bedroom anchored by its own fireplace. Just beyond the main residence, a charming guest cottage provides 2 private suites each with 2-bedrooms and 1-bath, ideal for visiting family, friends, trainers, or caretakers. Adjacent to the cottage, a heated saltwater gunite pool creates a resort-like setting surrounded by mature landscaping and sweeping views of the farm. At the heart of the equestrian operation is a custom eight-stall center-aisle barn featuring a tack room, feed room, laundry facilities, and direct access to multiple grass pastures. Additional amenities include a professional-quality putting green, secluded hot tub, and a substantial carriage house with garage capacity for up to four vehicles. Rarely does a property become available that so perfectly captures the essence of Aiken. The Cottage on the Rail is more than a horse farm--it is a lifestyle, a legacy, and a front-row seat to one of the most distinctive equestrian communities in the United States.

Listing Details MLS# 223762

Location, Tax & Legal

Street #: 1354
Street Name: Audubon
Street Suffix: Drive
Street Dir Suffix: SE
County: Aiken
State: SC
Postal Code: 29803
Subdivision: Aiken Horse District
Aiken County Quadrant: SE
City of Aiken Quadrant: SE
Legal Description: N S Of Audubon Dr
City Taxes: Yes
New Construction: No
Parcel Number: 1211801002

Contract Info

Team Listing: No
Office Exclusive YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Original List Price: 4200000

General Property Info

Elementary School: Millbrook
Middle School: Schofield
High School: Aiken
Lot Size Acres: 8.64
Rooms Total: 9
Bedrooms Total: 6
Bathrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Year Built: 1917
Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Is the Roof Age Known?: Yes
Year Roof Installed: 2002
Above Grade Finished SqFt: 3750
SqFt Source: Owner
List Price/SqFt: 1120
Horses Allowed: Yes
# of Horse Stalls: 8
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 5
Green Features: Yes
Association: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Carport: No
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0

Remarks & Misc

Directions: From South Boundary Ave SE turn right on Powder House Road to right on Audubon Drive the home will be on your right.
Public Remarks: The Cottage on the Rail | Aiken, South Carolina Few properties embody the spirit of Aiken quite like The Cottage on the Rail. Nestled in the heart of Aiken's Historic Horse District, this extraordinary 8.64-acre equestrian estate occupies one of the most coveted addresses in the South's premier sporting community. From the property, riders can hack directly along Aiken's historic sand-clay roads to the renowned Hitchcock Woods, a 2,100-acre urban forest with more than 70 miles of riding, walking, and hiking trails. It is a lifestyle found in few places in America, where horses remain woven into everyday life and a rich sporting heritage continues to thrive. The farm is uniquely bordered by two of Aiken's most iconic equestrian landmarks. Along one boundary lies the historic Aiken Training Track, established in 1941 by members of Aiken's famed Winter Colony. Each morning, young Thoroughbreds still breeze around the track, offering a living connection to Aiken's storied past. Bordering another side of the property is Bruce's Field, home of the Aiken Horse Park Foundation and one of the Southeast's premier equestrian venues, hosting nationally recognized competitions and events throughout the year. Beyond its unparalleled location, The Cottage on the Rail is a private sanctuary thoughtfully designed for both horsemen and those who simply appreciate exceptional country living. A custom gated entrance welcomes residents, guests, and horse trailers alike. Fully fenced and beautifully maintained, the property unfolds through lush grass pastures, mature live oaks, magnolias, colorful azaleas, manicured hedgerows, and a spectacular cutting garden that provides seasonal blooms throughout the year. A charming custom chicken coop adds to the property's timeless country appeal. Originally constructed circa 1917, the elevated farmhouse has been carefully renovated and expanded while preserving its historic character. Today, the residence offers approximately 3,144 square feet of gracious living space where classic farmhouse architecture meets refined comfort. Heart pine floors and doors, transom windows, wood-paneled walls and ceilings, handsome fireplaces, oversized windows, and numerous French doors create warmth and authenticity throughout. Abundant natural light fills the home, while nearly every room enjoys views of the gardens, pool, barn, and pastures beyond. The main level is designed for both entertaining and everyday living, featuring a handsome library or bourbon room, formal dining room, powder room, guest suite, and a custom kitchen that flows into a sunny breakfast room and opens onto a gracious porch overlooking the cutting garden. Occupying the entire second floor, the primary suite serves as a private retreat complete with a sitting room or office, spa-inspired bath with soaking tub and tiled shower, dual walk-in closets, secondary laundry, and a spacious bedroom anchored by its own fireplace. Just beyond the main residence, a charming guest cottage provides 2 private suites each with 2-bedrooms and 1-bath, ideal for visiting family, friends, trainers, or caretakers. Adjacent to the cottage, a heated saltwater gunite pool creates a resort-like setting surrounded by mature landscaping and sweeping views of the farm. At the heart of the equestrian operation is a custom eight-stall center-aisle barn featuring a tack room, feed room, laundry facilities, and direct access to multiple grass pastures. Additional amenities include a professional-quality putting green, secluded hot tub, and a substantial carriage house with garage capacity for up to four vehicles. Rarely does a property become available that so perfectly captures the essence of Aiken. The Cottage on the Rail is more than a horse farm--it is a lifestyle, a legacy, and a front-row seat to one of the most distinctive equestrian communities in the United States.

Architectural Style

Colonial: Yes
Traditional: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

More Information

Construction Materials

Drywall: Yes
Frame: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Basement Features

Crawl Space: Yes

Foundation Details

Slab: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes

Heating

Gas Pack: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Utilities

Electricity Available: Yes
Internet Available: Yes
Natural Gas Available: Yes
Phone Available: Yes
Sewer Available: Yes
Water Available: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes
Well: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Road Surface Type

Gravel: Yes
Paved: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes
Stone: Yes

Attic Features

Floored: Yes
Permanent Stairs: Yes

Kitchen/Dining Features

Breakfast Room: Yes
Custom: Yes
Formal Dining Room: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Updated: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Tankless Water Heater: Yes
Washer: Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Lot Features

Landscaped: Yes
Level: Yes
Pasture: Yes
Sprinklers In Front: Yes
Sprinklers In Rear: Yes
Views: Yes

Approx Acreage Range

5.0 - 10.99: Yes

Horse Amenities

Center Aisle: Yes
Family Use: Yes
Feed Room: Yes
Grass Field: Yes
Riding Stable(s): Yes
Tack Room: Yes
Wash Rack: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes
Water & Electric: Yes
Other: Yes

Other Structures

Barn(s): Yes
Garage(s): Yes
Guest House: Yes
Outbuilding: Yes
Poultry Coop: Yes
Stable(s): Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Porch: Yes

Pool Features

In Ground: Yes
Private: Yes

Exterior Features

Fenced: Yes
Garden: Yes
Other: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Interior Features

Bedroom on 1st Floor: Yes
Cable Available: Yes
Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
Security System: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes
Solid Surface Counters: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Room Type

Laundry: Yes
Utility Room: Yes

Community Features

None: Yes

Fireplace Features

Dining Room: Yes
Gas: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Accessibility Features

None: Yes

Green Feature Details

None: Yes

Miscellaneous

Home 10+ Years: Yes
Termite Contract: Yes
Termite Monitoring System: Yes
Underground Utilities: Yes
Other: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes
Negotiable: Yes

Showing Requirements

Agent Must Accompany: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Standard: Yes

Listing Terms

Contract: Yes

Rooms - Searchable

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Other Room 1: Yes
Other Room 2: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Utility Room: Yes

Documents

See Remarks: Yes

Property Features

Architectural Style: Colonial; Traditional Levels: Two Construction Materials: Drywall; Frame; Wood Siding Basement Features: Crawl Space Foundation Details: Slab Roof: Metal Flooring: Hardwood Heating: Gas Pack; Zoned Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Zoned Utilities: Electricity Available; Internet Available; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available; Sewer Available; Water Available Water Source: Public; Well Sewer: Public Sewer Road Surface Type: Gravel; Paved Parking Features: Detached; Stone Attic Features: Floored; Permanent Stairs Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Water Heater; Range; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Lot Features: Landscaped; Level; Pasture; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Views Approx Acreage Range: 5.0 - 10.99 Horse Amenities: Center Aisle; Family Use; Feed Room; Grass Field; Riding Stable(s); Tack Room; Wash Rack; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Water & Electric; Other Other Structures: Barn(s); Garage(s); Guest House; Outbuilding; Poultry Coop; Stable(s) Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Porch Pool Features: In Ground; Private Exterior Features: Fenced; Garden; Other; See Remarks Interior Features: Bedroom on 1st Floor; Cable Available; Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Security System; Smoke Detector(s); Solid Surface Counters; Walk-In Closet(s); Washer Hookup Room Type: Laundry; Utility Room Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Gas; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Wood Burning Accessibility Features: None Green Feature Details: None Community Features: None Miscellaneous: Home 10+ Years; Termite Contract; Termite Monitoring System; Underground Utilities; Other; See Remarks Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Showing Requirements: Agent Must Accompany Special Listing Conditions: Standard Listing Terms: Contract Rooms - Searchable: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Other Room 1; Other Room 2; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room Documents: See Remarks

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Upper
Bedroom 2	Lower
Bedroom 3	Lower
Bedroom 4	Lower
Laundry	Upper
Utility Room	Lower
Other Room 1	Main
Other Room 2	Main

Listing Office: Meybohm Real Estate - Aiken

Listing Agent: Deirdre Stoker Vaillancourt

Last Updated: June - 02 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.