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221 Surrey Circle, Aiken, SC 29801

$2,250,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 7,457 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 127,631 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,250,000 List Date: 3/28/2024 Last Modified: 3/28/2024

Description

A SPORTSMAN'S LEGACY - Ideally located near BRUCE'S FIELD and AIKEN HORSE PARK with numerous other historic estates, training, & polo fields close by, this is property is very secluded yet has easy access to everything that makes Aiken so unique! Built in 1937 by DUNBAR BOSTWICK for his young family, SUNNY OAKS was one of the last of the winter estates to be constructed and was originally part of a huge complex covering 120 acres. Included was the POWDERHOUSE POLO FIELD & the AIKEN MILE TRACK, which provided 6 stables with 89 stalls, training tracks for steeplechase and harness racing, living quarters for trainers, and a blacksmith shop. A true Renaissance Man, Dunbar was a 1932 graduate of Yale where he distinguished himself as an accomplished ice hockey player. Also a private pilot, he

Supplements: later served on the Army Air Force's planning staff for the Normandy invasion, returning after the war as a Lt. Colonel with a Bronze Star. His love of breeding, training, and racing standard-bred trotters led him to create facilities promoting a variety of equine activities that could be enjoyed by all of the Aiken community. This vision, paired with the generosity of other Winter Colony families, has proved to have a long lasting influence on the economy and popularity of Aiken. In contrast to the involvement in his varied interests, his home was designed to be a comfortable place to relax with his wife, Electra, their 4 daughters, his large extended family, and many friends & business associates. It's exterior design is a simplified Georgian style...traditional brick exterior featuring symmetrical windows, shutters, columns, and dormers. Classic proportions are seen throughout the interior spaces with high ceilings, a wide entry hall, a gracefully curved floating staircase, generously sized rooms with a total of 5 fireplaces, and extensive crown and other decorative molding. In addition to light from the many full length windows and doors, there are 4 large skylights and 7 barrel shaped dormers that provide light to the upper level all during the day. Within the living space are 5 large suites: one on the main level for guests; upper level with a dressing room and separate his & hers baths, plus 3 more for family & guests. There are 5 smaller rooms suitable for a home office, an exercise space, or for seasonal storage. A second staircase leads from this area down to the kitchen & laundry area. Other features include: a covered patio off the LR that overlooks the expansive back yard; a covered side porch off the kitchen; a concrete partial basement/workshop/wine cellar/storage area with interior and exterior access; a simple 14' X18' greenhouse structure; and a 2 room playhouse/studio with a fireplace and water service. (Playhouse needs some work). Dunbar sold the property in 1965 to Burt Poston, a local attorney, and for the past 59 years, 3 more generations have been nurtured within it's walls. Most of the original fixtures and finishes remain intact to preserve the home's historical integrity, with the exception of the kitchen, which was thoughtfully renovated and enlarged in 2018. Part of the intrigue of the home is to consider all the prominent figures in American government and industry who visited regularly and had a distinct influence on the Aiken culture, ensuring that the generous contributions of the Bostwicks and other Winter families will carry on long into the future.

More Information MLS# 24007741

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached MLS List Date: 2024-03-27 Status: Active List Price: $2,250,000 Current Price: $2,250,000

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 1211902002 Street #: 221 Street Name: Surrey Street Suffix: Circle County: Aiken State: SC Zip Code: 29801 Area: 81 - Out of Area Tax District: Unknown Subdivision: None Subsection: None Elementary School: Out of Area Middle School: Out of Area High School: Out of Area Legal Description: N of Audubon Drive Directions: US-!9 to Pine Log E Left on Powderhouse, Pass Aiken Horse Park/Bruce's Field and Audubon Drive, Turn Right on Surrey Circle, Left at Stop Sign, Property is on the Right, In the Middle of Circle NO SIGN

General Property Info

Bedrooms: 5 Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No Baths - Full: 7 Baths - Total: 7 Stories: 2 Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 7457 Lot Size: 342x323x42x315x385 Year Built: 1937 Acreage: 2.93 Other Structures Y/N: Yes Potential Short Sale: No Lease Purchase: No HOA Fee: No Auction: No

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment: No Taxes: 2556.5

Office/Member Info

Buyers Agency Compensation: 2.25 Buyers Agency Compensation Type: %

Other Structure

Other Structure Type: Other

Property Features

SqFt Source: Builder/Owner SF Detached Style: Traditional Lot Description: 2 - 5 Acres; Level Misc Exterior: Balcony; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Porch - Front Porch; Other Roof: Asphalt Shingle Exterior: Brick - Veneer Foundation: Basement Garage/Parking: Other (Use Remarks) Stories/Levels: 2 Stories Misc Interior: Kitchen Island New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Separate Dining; Study; Utility Primary Bedroom: Upstairs Cooling: Window Unit(s) Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood FP Desc/Location: Bedroom; Den; Dining Room; Living Room; Wood Burning Equipment/Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Cooktop; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Water/Sewer: Private Water; Public Sewer Heat: See Remarks Possession: At Closing Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Dominion Energy Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No
Listing Office: United Real Estate Charleston
Last Updated: March - 28 - 2024
221 Surrey Circle, Aiken, SC 29801- MLS# 24007741
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