aiken real estate: Have you ever?
- 08/14/08 11:22 AM
I had never ever seen a match until I moved here to Aiken SC. I was definitely in the minority. Seems like everyone had been to at least one match. Sure, I saw the pictures in the magazines for Ralph Lauren..... the handsome young hot guy in his polo outfit, the half-naked hot chick next to him, lol. Well - that is not really polo, lol. Well, uhhhhh......yes, the players have a little bit of a reputation, but what athlete doesn't. They all have their groupies, haha. Anyway - As you know an associate in my office and I are doing this Polo:101 series … (2 comments)
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aiken real estate: Three Blocks To Dirt!
- 07/18/08 02:12 PM
Yup, you heard me. 3 blocks to dirt! In Aiken that means a lot. Dirt is the horse district. There you can watch the thoroughbreds train in the mornings, enjoy breakfast at the Track Kitchen, watch a polo match...... maybe even watch an Olympian train!!! (I'll talk about that in another blog) As you drive down Two Notch Road you will know you are in the horse district when the road changes from paved to dirt. Another indication might be some of the street signs.
Well, this house is like three blocks to dirt, haha. Great location. Convenient to the … (0 comments)
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aiken real estate: Aiken Golf Club - one of the oldest in The Nation
- 07/08/08 09:06 AM
Located in the heart of downtown Aiken, and built in 1912, this semiprivate, links style 18 hole, par 70 golf course is one of the oldest golf courses in the nation and has features including Bermuda grass and walking paths.
For those that like to see the numbers......this course plays 6,048 yards from the Medal Tees, 5,685 yards from the Mid Tees, and 4,730 yards from the Fore Tees.
The Pro Shop at Aiken Golf Club is fully stocked with everything you need for your day. Shirts - hats - shoes - clubs - balls..... if they don't … (2 comments)
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aiken real estate: If walls could talk
- 07/06/08 06:41 AM
...imagine the stories they would tell. Take this house for instance, it was built in 1887. That is a lot of births, deaths, weddings, cotillions, parties, holidays..... not to mention all of the secrets being shared between friends, the family dinner conversations, overheard late night calls to secret lovers...... !
When I walk into one of these grand historic homes, that is all I can think about. I imagine brides walking down the beautiful staircase.......
I imagine all the talks in the kitchen between friends...
.....I imagine fathers pacing downstairs in the foyer
- waiting the … (16 comments)
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aiken real estate: Knee High by The Fourth of July...
- 07/04/08 02:35 AM
Are you familiar with this saying? If you are from Jersey, then the chances are pretty good that you are! We are The Garden State, afterall. Yes, I included myself in that 'We'! I'll always be a Jersey Girl, no matter where my mail is delivered. Anyway, back to the saying. For those of you that have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm happy to fill you in :)
Yes, this is a picture of a cornfield. There is an old saying in The Garden State: 'Knee high by the 4th of July'. This is referring to the … (5 comments)
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aiken real estate: so.... a little guy walks into a real estate office.....
- 06/26/08 02:13 AM
.... I am really having a hard time finding the words here, lol. It was just ‘one of those moments', you know. One of those things that you could NEVER even IMAGINE happening. And there it is - happening, right before your eyes, lol :D
The pictures really speak for themself. Take a look.
Just another HAPPY CLIENT stopping by to say hello :)
Equestrian properties are our specialty!
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aiken real estate: New Construction in Olde Aiken
- 06/24/08 01:19 PM
THE ACADEMY ~ Aiken, South Carolina
The Academy gets its name from Saint Angela's Academy that used to occupy the grounds.
The Academy is newly constructed, yet exhibits the craftsmanship of a bygone era.
This 3.19 acre equestrian estate in Aiken's historic Winter Colony area has public gardens, museum, golf course and the 2,100 acre Hitchcock Woods all within walking distance.
The barn and the elegant main residence have every modern convenience, comfort and luxury that the most discerning buyer could desire.
Lady Banks Roses climb the terrace wall blooming into a sea of … (2 comments)
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aiken real estate: THe Worlds LARGEST Pond is Right HERE In AMERICA!! :D
- 06/21/08 12:17 PM
The Worlds Largest Pond is Right Here in Amerca. Yes you read that correct. Isn't that awesome! I am just like, dumbstruck. As soon as I read that in some research I was doing, I was like WOW, I have to write about this, and yet I'm at a loss for words, haha. The largest pond in THE WORLD - here. Right here in The United States!! Why didn't I know this ? ?
DID YOU KNOW? OMG, did everyone in the world know this except for me??!! Say it ain't so, lol.
Langley Pond. It is a few inches … (14 comments)
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aiken real estate: only in Aiken.....
- 06/17/08 12:08 PM
To give y'all a feel for my little city. I'm sitting in my living room and I hear the clip-clop of horses hooves on the pavement. Yes, I knew it would be a horse-drawn carriage, but I still rush to the window every time I hear them. Well, it was the cutest thing. It was a carriage - a small one, the lady driver and her two pups along for the ride :) .....and..... there was a younger boy hitching a ride on the back of the carriage, and his horse was walking along behind them (on a lead, of … (3 comments)
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aiken real estate: A Community of Character - Aiken, South Carolina
- 06/17/08 07:42 AM
Just another reason to consider Aiken, SC if you are thinking of heading south!!
Back in '99 a resolution was passed by the City Council to support the "Community of Character' initiative in Aiken. THE FIRST IN SOUTH CAROLINA!!
EVERYONE (schools, club members, businesses, chamber of commerce, the media....) is involved in encouraging good character among Aiken's citizens. Each month a character trait is presented to the community to encourage citizens of all ages to become better role models of GOOD CHARACTER. There is even an awards ceremony each year to acknowledge students who display positive character in the way … (2 comments)
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aiken real estate: Treasure Hunt - CruiseIn - Beach Music!!!
- 06/16/08 11:52 PM
This Thursday night in Downtown Aiken!! Downtown After 6 - Beach Blast (6-9pm)
Come Join Us!!
Treasure Hunters: you will need to pick up your map at the Aiken Downtown Dev. Assoc office - in The Alley on Thursday during business hours.
Cruise In: Aiken Horsepower club members....and others will be cruisin in for a show! If you want to show off your wheels, come on down.
Downtown Shoppes: Participating Downtown Businesses will each represent a different beach, and will be offering complimentary food, music OR entertainment to show off that beach's cultural style :) … (1 comments)
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aiken real estate: A dozen things to discover!
- 06/15/08 02:00 PM
Aiken, South Carolina
A Dozen Things to Discover
1. Discover treasures in this 32-room, 15-bathroom & 1-ballroom cottage.
2. Explore Aiken's unique touch and feel sensory trail.
3. Experience where the Duke of Windsor & W.Churchill have stayed.
4. Explore the parkways where the Astors & Vanderbilts once gathered.
5. Find the 'remains' of Aiken's one-time police station.
6. Honor the Confederate soldier and 20 Union soldiers buried in Aiken
7. Reconnect with nature in an urban forest 3 times the … (2 comments)
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I had never ever seen a match until I moved here to Aiken SC. I was definitely in the minority. Seems like everyone had been to at least one match. Sure, I saw the pictures in the magazines for Ralph Lauren..... the handsome young hot guy in his polo outfit, the half-naked hot chick next to him, lol. Well - that is not really polo, lol. Well, uhhhhh......yes, the players have a little bit of a reputation, but what athlete doesn't. They all have their groupies, haha. Anyway - As you know an associate in my office and I are doing this Polo:101 series … (2 comments)
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