Welcome to your custom-designed, modern farm cottage and private sanctuary, Butterfly Cottage! Nestled on 6 acres of rolling woodlands and pasture on Aiken's Southside, this hidden gem provides a tranquil escape just minutes from town. Completely updated, this brick home boasts 1800 sq ft of single-level living space, meticulously designed in a refined and timeless style that blends comfort and modernity seamlessly. Whether you're looking for a horse-friendly property or simply a private haven with ample land, Butterfly Cottage offers endless possibilities. Key Features: Gourmet Kitchen: Custom-designed with shaker cabinets featuring soft-close doors and drawers, nickel gap wainscot backsplash, a farmhouse sink, marble countertop, and a spacious wood island with seating and storage. Induction oven with custom vent hood. Open concept layout connects the kitchen to the living and dining rooms. Chic Mudroom: Newly configured with nickel gap wainscot, ample storage, a new wash sink area, and a closet for added convenience. Master Suite Retreat: Revel in the newly added walk-in closet and a completely renovated en suite bathroom with custom tile, new vanity, walk-in shower with dual-head shower system. Stylish Bedrooms: Three updated bedrooms with good-sized closets, new flooring, lighting, paint, and trim, providing both comfort and style. Guest Bath: Sophisticated guest bathroom featuring new tile surround, vanity, fixtures, charming tile floor, and ample-sized linen closet. New Flooring: Warmth meets durability with new wide-planked oak-style LVP flooring throughout. Modern Upgrades: Updated electric panel, plumbing, new ducting on HVAC, and custom millwork throughout. Layout designed for entertaining and enhanced livability. New French doors open to a backyard with a freshly painted retaining wall. Exterior: Freshly painted with new shutters, a brand new architectural shingle roof, and an extended front porch to capture the sunset and surrounding natural beauty! Additional Structures: Adjacent to the house is a detached workshop (1500 sf) for housing equipment, tools, or for project space. An additional wood-clad outbuilding could serve as a shed row, playhouse, or garden shed. Systems: On septic and well, offering self-sufficiency and privacy without the constraints of an HOA. Location: Perfectly situated just minutes from Aiken's city limits, this property offers easy access to schools, recreational activities, equestrian facilities, multiple hospitals and healthcare, and more for your convenience. Located in Carolina Connect fiber-optic internet access service area! Explore the endless possibilities this property offers. Welcome home to serenity and style at Butterfly Cottage! * OWNER IS LICENSED AGENT IN SC *
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
6.17 acresLot Size
$289Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Erin Eisele• Forth & Bound Real Estate Company
Bought with Kim Cooper• Meybohm Real Estate - Aiken
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Public Records
Dec 30, 2022
Sold
$150,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,635 (+124.6%)
2024
$3,399 (+43.3%)
2023
$2,372 (+1.1%)
2022
$2,346 (+336.6%)
2020
$537 (+2.9%)
2019
$522 (−1.3%)
2018
$529 (−73.4%)
2017
$1,992 (+268.1%)
2016
$541 (+12.9%)
2013
$479
$2,080 + $2,740
$4,820
Tax history for 274 Good Hope Farms Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,635 (+124.6%)
2024
$3,399 (+43.3%)
2023
$2,372 (+1.1%)
2022
$2,346 (+336.6%)
2020
$537 (+2.9%)
2019
$522 (−1.3%)
2018
$529 (−73.4%)
2017
$1,992 (+268.1%)
2016
$541 (+12.9%)
2013
$479
$2,080 + $2,740
$4,820
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.17 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
1,800
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Aiken County
APN
091-13-02-007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
RH5B
Residential-Horse Business District
This district is intended to promote and accommodate low-density residential development on large lots of at least five-acre in size in prohibiting multifamily residential, industrial, and most commercial activities except those related directly to equine and equestrian uses and selected agricultural.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Golf related
Veterinary clinic
Park & open space
Jan 30, 2025 • Active
Residential building
Work on a pool.
Pool and hot tub
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Ice Maker, Refrigerator
Flooring: Other, See Remarks
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Basement Details: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Other
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1800.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,800
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Has Home Warranty
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Horse Amenities: None
Other Structures: Storage, Shed(s), Outbuilding, Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Pasture, Views, Rolling Slope
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 6.17
Lot Size Area: 6.17
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 6.17
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Chukker Creek
Middle Or Junior School: Aiken Intermediate 6th-Kennedy Middle 7th&8th
High School: South Aiken
Location Information
Directions: Located off of Silver Bluff Rd. headed southwest; turn right onto Good Hope Farms Rd. Take right at first stop sign and driveway on your right.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.17 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Aiken County
APN: 091-13-02-007
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Chukker Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.2mi
8/10
M. B. Kennedy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
6/10
South Aiken High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 67-75% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
67% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$494,000 – $598,000
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