Located near the border of South Carolina and Georgia, just a short drive from Augusta, Aiken beautifully blends its rich history with the best of cosmopolitan southern living. This small town was once an elite winter retreat for the wealthiest Americans of the last century and now offers exceptional equestrian and golf communities with a uniquely southern flair. Real estate opportunities range from generous estates to luxurious gated communities for primary residences or land investment. Historic Aiken is adorned with charming sidewalk cafes, boutique shops, art galleries and theatre. The town has established a reputation as an important part in the world of international polo.
Within the close-knit Aiken community, old and new blend seamlessly to provide an atmosphere that suits nearly any taste, from families to young adults to retirees. Woodside Plantation is one of Aiken’s premier master-planned gated neighborhoods, developed to the highest standards of excellence with community parks, a wealth of amenities, 54 holes of superb golf, and a collection of gorgeous lakefront, golf-front and fairway view homes and homesites.
Aiken is surrounded by the beauty of the rural South, offering hunting preserves and vast tracts of undisturbed forest land to explore. Unspoiled rivers and lakes including the Savannah and Edisto Rivers, Thurmond Lake and Lake Murray provide boaters and fishermen the best destinations to enjoy the great outdoors. Golfers will appreciate the outstanding collection of a dozen local golf courses to choose from. Various equestrian events, horse shows and polo matches occur throughout the year at a number of world-class venues in and around town. Experience the elegance and charm that is Aiken, a perfect example of refined southern charm and style.