627 Magnolia St SE, Aiken, SC 29801

The Devereux Milburn House is a fine Regency-style home built @ 1930. The property is meticulously renovated and tastefully updated. This magnificent 5.9-acre compound was formerly the home of Devereux Milburn, New York attorney and dashing international polo star. True to its sporting history, the property is within blocks of Aiken's national equestrian competition center, 3 polo fields, a thoroughbred race track, public pickleball and tennis courts, and the prestigious Palmetto Golf. The clay roads lead to a 2200-acre riding preserve. The elegant estate includes a 9,173-square foot manor house, two guest cottages, a swimming pool and pool house, a 3-bay garage, a green house, and a 9-stall barn with 3 irrigated paddocks and run-in shed. Surrounded by lush landscapes and rich history, this stunning 14-room residence offers a unique blend of Southern grace with modern amenities. Step inside to find beautifully restored interiors adorned with original architectural details, spacious rooms filled with light, and a cozy ambiance that invites relaxation and entertaining. Architect Julian Peabody designed this residence for Mr. Milburn. It is a striking and imaginative home which carried Peabody's design ability to extraordinary heights. He designed several of Aiken's grandest winter colony homes, but the Milburn house is in many ways the most delightful. And now, the entire estate has received an extensive renovation. Tall ceilings and fine finishes in this spacious interior features create an atmosphere of architectural excellence with luxury finishes. The manor house is a 2-story stucco residence with elevator designed with three wings which enclose a brick patio. Its historic exterior is one of the most admired examples of the town's signature color, 'Aiken Pink.' There are 7 bedroom, 7 bathrooms, and 3 powder rooms. There are 7 fireplaces. A multi-storied roof is accented with several chimneys. All rooms in the house have hardwood or tile floors. Stately antique front doors open from the raised stone porch to a formal entry hall with a stunning staircase. East and west hallways lead (east) to the cloak room and the dining room, or, (west) to the living room a den with bar, and an Owner's Bedroom Suite, previously frequented by President D.W. Eisenhower. Beneath the curve of the stairwell is the doorway to the brick patio and a flagstone walkway to the swimming pool and pool house. A cloak room and a powder room are adjacent to the entry hall. The living room (19x26) is an elegant gathering place, with a wood-burning fireplace. Two bookcase niches flank the fireplace. The south wall has 3 French doors providing scenic views of the wide stone terrace and the manicured lawn under a canopy of splendid oak trees. The dining room (19x21) is large enough to accommodate 14 guests and has lovely views of the south grounds. It also contains a wood burning fireplace with original mantle. The stylish guest suite (15x19) has a built-in dressing table and multiple closets. The views are of the paddocks and the front grounds. Down the hall from the guest suite, the study offers fireside seating for guests. The study has magnificent view of the paddocks, the south patio, and the swimming complex. The large bar behind the study has a refrigerator, a sink, an ice maker, and a dishwasher. There is an elegant powder room as well. The remodeled kitchen wing features a chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances: Viking ice maker (2024) and refrigeration drawers, GE Monogram 29 cubic foot refrigerator, Fisher & Paykel drawer dishwashers, Viking double ovens, separate coffee station, and, the exquisite 48' La Conroe range from France. The meticulous kitchen upgrade includes a new marble-topped island, quartz countertops, and custom cabinets with one-of-a-kind hardware. The cafe-style hardware is handmade and cast in solid brass. Many lighting fixtures are custom-made & some are Italian antique glass.