Viola Farm is perfectly situated on over 31 acres amongst stately old live oak trees with flat ground for horse work and rolling hills for pastures and views from the home. Behind the gates with stack rock pillars, you'll find a 6 bay hay barn followed by a picturesque 8 stall shed row barn planted in gardenias, roses and jasmine with a center courtyard and stone fountain. Inside is a charming, air-conditioned tack room with half bath, a feed room, fly system, mats and stall fans. There is also a matching stone hot and cold wash rack and a deck set under the trees for post ride relaxation. Behind the barn stands a majestic ancient live oak. There are 6 smaller paddocks with 2 run ins and a 2 acre pasture with shade trees and rolling terrain. Across from the barn are 2 approximately 5 acre pastures with run in sheds that can be closed into 2 stalls each or left open. Beside the barn is a shady summer 3/4 acre pasture and additional large rolling pasture with pond. Property is perimeter fenced with no-climb. For your horse training, there is an irrigated full size dressage court with mirrors, an irrigated round pen, jump field and a shade viewing deck with solar generated electricity. Directly out the back gate you have a community trail system where you can ride out for miles. The newly renovated 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath cedar shake home is set on a foundation of Tennessee field stone and has a large patio for entertaining that overlooks the salt water, gunite pool, the pond and the 10 Acre rolling horse pasture. The view is ever changing with the seasons and the light and watching your horses graze by the pond is very special. The interior of the home is rustic and elegant with antique heart pine floors throughout There are beamed and coffered ceilings and many unique architectural elements centered around a stack stone floor to ceiling wood burning fireplace. All fixtures are of the highest designer quality. Finally, there is the ''cottage, '' a spacious one bedroom 1250 sq ft. guest house that also has been recently renovated. This charming and comfortable home has a wood burning fireplace, two sets of French doors, front and back porch and its own dog friendly yard which overlooks the summer pasture with multiple hardwood trees. Located only 8 miles from downtown Aiken in the heart of the famous 302-horse corridor, this property is a one of a kind and has been lovingly updated by its present owners. It is for the discerning equestrian who is looking for a gracious home and to live in nature and harmony with their horses. (Note: This property is co-owned by the listing Real Estate Agent).
RanchProperty Type
1998Year Built
31.19 acresLot Size
$1,049Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Thomas Murray• Carolina Real Estate Company
Bought with Victoria Foulkes• Front Gate Properties
Stonemetto Farm. Located deep in the heart of Aiken's 302 Horse Country. This perimeter-fenced farm is 31.17 ac of pure horse paradise! The land is some of the prettiest that Aiken offers. The farm begins at the landscaped gated entrance and winds its way thru mature live oak trees, past the large equipment storage building; the turnkey 8 stall shed row barn with tack rm, feed rm & hot/cold wash rack; and spacious 1BDRM 1 BTH guesthouse with fenced dog yard. The custom built cedar shingle 3 BDRM 3BTH farmhouse style, single story main residence is nestled among more old growth live oaks. The recently repainted interior includes many vintage architectural details like pressed tin ceiling in the kitchen, beamed cathedral ceiling in the spacious, light filled master suite & wide plank, reclaimed floors in the Great Room. The very private home is sited to look out over the pond and 11 lush green pastures. This farm is perfect for the equestrian of any discipline.
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Last updated by owner on May 26, 2023.
RUD
Rural District
The RUD District conforms with the area and development regulations of the Rural District designation contained in the County's 1984 Development Standards Ordinance. It also embraces the same development objectives of its predecessor: To facilitate (for the area) the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage disposal, and other public improvements and services.
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Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
Bank
Convenience store
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Hotel / motel
Library
Mar 4, 2025 • Final
Residential building
Work on a generator.
Generator
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.
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Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, High Speed Internet
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Range, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Propane, Stone
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Walk-Out Access
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Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle, Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Gunite, Outdoor Pool, Salt Water, Waterfall
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2288.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,288
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
Has Home Warranty
Foundation Details: Block, Permanent, Raised, Stone