3954 Silver Bluff Road, Jackson, SC 29831

$3,500,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 6,004 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,535,765 Status: Active

Current Price: $3,500,000 List Date: 11/11/2025 Last Modified: 8/19/2026

Overview

Description

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, 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 ... (Read more) 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, 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. 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.

Listing Details MLS# 220432

Location, Tax & Legal

Street #: 3954
Street Name: Silver Bluff
Street Suffix: Road
County: Aiken
State: SC
Postal Code: 29831
Subdivision: None
Aiken County Quadrant: SW
City of Aiken Quadrant: Not City of Aiken
City Taxes: No
New Construction: No
Parcel Number: 057-00-01-008

Contract Info

Team Listing: Yes
Office Exclusive YN: No
Primary Contact for Team: Sharer Dale - 803.522.3648
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Original List Price: 3750000

General Property Info

Elementary School: Redcliffe
Middle School: Jackson
High School: Silver Bluff
Lot Size Acres: 81.17
Rooms Total: 16
Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Year Built: 1904
Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Is the Roof Age Known?: Yes
Year Roof Installed: 2021
Above Grade Finished SqFt: 6004
SqFt Source: Other
List Price/SqFt: 582.94
Horses Allowed: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 8
Association: No
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport: Yes
Carport Spaces: 2
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
# of Horse Stalls: 0

Showing Requirements

Responsible Agent: Sharer Dale

Remarks & Misc

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.
Public Remarks: 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, 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. 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.

Architectural Style

Colonial: Yes
Farmhouse: Yes
Traditional: Yes

More Information

Levels

Two: Yes

Construction Materials

Wood Siding: Yes

Basement Features

Crawl Space: Yes

Foundation Details

Permanent: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Electric: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Cooling

Electric: Yes

Utilities

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Available: Yes
Internet Available: Yes

Water Source

Well: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Road Surface Type

Gravel: Yes
Paved: Yes

Parking Features

Carport: Yes
Detached: Yes
Driveway: Yes

Attic Features

Permanent Stairs: Yes
Storage Only: Yes

Kitchen/Dining Features

Dining/Living Room: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Snack Bar: Yes
Updated: Yes

Appliances

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Road Frontage Type

State Road: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Lot Features

Landscaped: Yes
Views: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Approx Acreage Range

51.0 - 99.99: Yes

Horse Amenities

None: Yes

Other Structures

Greenhouse: Yes
Guest House: Yes
Outbuilding: Yes
Second Residence: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Exterior Features

Fenced: Yes
Garden: Yes

Interior Features

Bedroom on 1st Floor: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Primary Downstairs: Yes
Security System: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Room Type

Bonus Room: Yes
Den: Yes
Loft: Yes
Office: Yes
Sunroom: Yes

Community Features

None: Yes

Fireplace Features

Bath: Yes
Den: Yes
Gas: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Miscellaneous

Apartment: Yes
Whole House Generator: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Standard: Yes

Listing Terms

Contract: Yes

Documents

See Remarks: Yes

Property Features

Architectural Style: Colonial; Farmhouse; Traditional Levels: Two Construction Materials: Wood Siding Basement Features: Crawl Space Foundation Details: Permanent Roof: Shingle Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Heating: Electric; Natural Gas Cooling: Electric Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Internet Available Water Source: Well Sewer: Septic Tank Road Surface Type: Gravel; Paved Parking Features: Carport; Detached; Driveway Attic Features: Permanent Stairs; Storage Only Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Road Frontage Type: State Road Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Lot Features: Landscaped; Views; Wooded Approx Acreage Range: 51.0 - 99.99 Horse Amenities: None Other Structures: Greenhouse; Guest House; Outbuilding; Second Residence Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch Pool Features: None Exterior Features: Fenced; Garden Interior Features: Bedroom on 1st Floor; Kitchen Island; Primary Downstairs; Security System; Smoke Detector(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Washer Hookup Room Type: Bonus Room; Den; Loft; Office; Sunroom Fireplace Features: Bath; Den; Gas; See Remarks Community Features: None Miscellaneous: Apartment; Whole House Generator Possession: Close Of Escrow Special Listing Conditions: Standard Listing Terms: Contract Documents: See Remarks

Documents

Seller's Disclosure ›

Apartment Seller's Disclosure ›

Lead Based Paint Disclosure ›

Detail Sheet ›

Deed ›

Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Aiken Partners

Listing Agent: Sharer Dale Team

Last Updated: August - 19 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.