Just beyond Augusta, where the pace begins to soften and the landscape opens into one of the South's most storied settings, Kathwood offers a rare kind of estate--equally at home as a legacy family residence, an exceptional gathering place during Masters week, event venue, bed and breakfast, or a private retreat for hosting friends, clients, and generations to come. In the mornings at Kathwood, the light settles quietly across the fields and trees, and the house feels steady on the land--elegant without being imposing, welcoming without asking for attention. The approach is unhurried, a long, tree-lined drive drawing the eye forward until the home quietly reveals itself. It doesn't announce its arrival. It simply belongs. Built around 1900 with classic Southern proportions, the home offers wide rooms, tall ceilings, and natural light that shifts throughout the day. Eight fireplaces anchor inviting gathering spaces, encouraging conversations long after the day has ended. Whether welcoming family for the holidays, hosting lifelong friends, or opening its doors during one of Augusta's most celebrated traditions, the home was designed for people to linger. A thoughtfully designed addition created a private first-floor primary suite with a generous bedroom, spa-inspired bath with soaking tub and walk-in shower, and a beautifully custom-organized closet. This wing also includes a dedicated office, two washer and dryer hookups, a flexible bonus room, and extensive built-in storage. The updated kitchen and butler's pantry balance everyday function with gracious entertaining. Above the garage, a private studio apartment provides comfortable accommodations for extended family or long-term guests. The garage was originally designed with three bays and is currently configured as two with additional storage, offering the flexibility to return to its original design. A graceful central staircase leads upstairs to a private guest suite with its own bath, while two additional bedrooms share another. The arrangement provides comfort and privacy whether filled with grandchildren, lifelong friends, visiting executives, or guests gathering for a spring week unlike any other. The landscape has evolved naturally over generations. Mature oaks, pines, and magnolias establish the property's framework, while camellias, daffodils, daylilies, and hydrangeas bring seasonal color. A fenced Charleston alley-style garden adds structure near the home, while a Japanese-inspired garden and pond offer a quiet place to slow down beneath the trees. Along the garden path, a wishing well stands as a reminder that some places are measured less by years than by the memories they hold. Original outbuildings remain woven into daily life, including Hester's Pee Shed and the beloved Pumpkin Shed, where Thanksgiving dinners, seasonal celebrations, and evenings outdoors have become lasting traditions. A small greenhouse supports year-round gardening. The estate encompasses approximately 80± acres of open pasture, mature timber, and remarkable privacy. Across the road, a log cabin on an additional 35 acres--with a five-acre pond and established pecan grove--is available as a package offering, creating an extraordinary opportunity for a family compound, executive retreat, guest residence, or caretaker's home while preserving the privacy of the main estate. It is 15 minutes to downtown Augusta and the Augusta airport and 25 minutes to Downtown Aiken. It is only 20 minutes to the Masters! Kathwood has never been defined by a single purpose. It has welcomed family, celebrated milestones, gathered friends around its fireplaces, and offered quiet refuge beneath its trees. Today, it stands ready for whatever its next chapter may become. Kathwood isn't simply part of history. It is a story still being written. Let us help you write the next chapter.
Single-familyProperty Type
1904Year Built
81.17 acresLot Size
$566Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Sharer Dale Team• Keller Williams Realty Aiken Partners
Directions: From Downtown Aiken head South on Silver Bluff Road for 14 miles. Property will be on your right before arriving at Old Jackson Highway intersection.
Subdivision Name: None
Community Information
Community Features: None
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County: Aiken County
APN: various
Home facts updated by county records on Feb 15, 2023
Sale and tax history for 3954 Silver Bluff Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Hive MLS #98251191
Aug 27, 2026
Listing Removed
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May 28, 2026
Price Changed
$3,500,000
$583/sq ft
Nov 20, 2025
Listed
$3,750,000
$625/sq ft
AMLS #220432
Sep 18, 2026
Price Changed
$3,400,000
$566/sq ft
May 22, 2026
Price Changed
$3,500,000
$583/sq ft
Nov 11, 2025
Listed
$3,750,000
$625/sq ft
Hive MLS #549551
May 11, 2026
Listing Removed
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Nov 20, 2025
Listed
$3,750,000
$625/sq ft
AMLS #105229
Dec 12, 2018
Sold
$1,240,000
$207/sq ft
Dec 4, 2018
Listed
$1,250,000
$208/sq ft
AMLS #78567
Feb 12, 2013
Sold
$775,000
$129/sq ft
Jul 1, 2012
Listed
$825,000
$137/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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various
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Last updated by owner on Feb 15, 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.
Permitted uses
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
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
68% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Jackson, SC • 29831
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
6.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 3954 Silver Bluff Rd
$3,075,038
$325K under list price of $3.40M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $277K to $635K.