The Masters As we approach the first full week in April, residents of both Aiken, South Carolina and Augusta Georgia prepare for The Masters, one of golf's four major championships and the first major of the year. For many living within range of the Augusta National, The Continue Reading
Aiken’s Horse District Etiquette
Aiken is a Special Place If you've been here for any length of time, you realize that Aiken is a very special place. Unlike most towns, it's designed with the safety of horses and riders in mind. Here are things that make Aiken so different, as well as some suggestions for Continue Reading
Aiken Horse Country
My Introduction to Aiken The first time I visited Aiken Horse Country was in 1992. I was competing a couple of horses at the Sporting Days Horse Trials on my way up to New England after spending a winter in Florida. Growing up in the horse business, I had heard Continue Reading
9 Things to LOVE About Living in Aiken!
There's a lot to love here... At Best Life Aiken, we know there are lots of reasons to love living in Aiken, SC. Read on to see our top 9 choices: 1. It's Beautiful! From the flowering dogwoods, magnolias and azaleas in spring, to the majestic live oak canopy on South Continue Reading
Southern Splendor in Aiken, SC
Southern Splendor in Aiken, SC Charlotte, NC's South Park Magazine has featured Aiken, South Carolina in their June edition as a travel destination. The Willcox graces the cover in a series of fashionable photo-shoots at iconic locations around town; the Palmetto Golf Continue Reading
Equestrian Properties For Sale in Aiken, South Carolina
The Perfect Partnership --- Horses and Aiken, SC Aiken is known as a very horse friendly town...and for good reason. Since its early days as a Winter Colony retreat for wealthy Northerners, horses have played a big role in Aiken's history and continue to be Continue Reading
Aiken’s Climate
Aiken's Climate... What's it REALLY Like? Aiken's climate is mild and temperate, with four distinct seasons. In the late 1800's, wealthy Northerners discovered that Aiken's winters were perfect for sporting pursuits like foxhunting, polo, court tennis, golf and shooting. Continue Reading
Highest and Best Use…Suggestions Welcome!
Highest and Best Use: The reasonably probable and legal use of vacant land or an improved property that is physically possible, appropriately supported, financially feasible, and that results in the highest value. The Overview The Continue Reading
The Magic of Aiken, SC
The Magic of Aiken, SC The Best Life Aiken Team enjoys sharing our love for the magic of Aiken, SC with buyers from all over the world. Aiken is a wonderful place, full of kind-hearted people, the beauty of nature, horses, golf and happy, smiling faces. Watch the Continue Reading
Best Small Towns in the South
Once again, Southern Living Magazine has recognized Aiken, SC one of 2020's Best Small Towns in the South. Visitors and residents appreciate Aiken's picturesque downtown, with its one way streets and landscaped parkways. Quaint shops, excellent restaurants and the friendly Continue Reading
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