336 York Street, Aiken, SC 29801

There is something special about a home that has been part of Aiken for more than a century. Built circa 1892 in the Winter Colony Historic District, Archer Cottage is a grand Colonial Revival home filled with character that simply cannot be recreated, and now it is ready for someone with the vision to bring it beautifully into its next chapter. A wide, columned front porch sets the tone before stepping into the gracious foyer, where soaring 12-foot ceilings, original pine floors, beautiful millwork and crystal chandeliers brought from Italy by the Smoak family in the 1970s hint at the stories held within these walls. The home unfolds into a front parlor and formal dining room with built-in china cabinets, pocket doors and transom windows, followed by a butler's pantry, kitchen and sunroom. With more than 4,000 square feet, there is incredible room to reimagine the home while preserving the details that make it special. Just off the kitchen, a private apartment has its own exterior...