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La Folie at Dusk
The side elevation gives the true sense of the scale of this fine historic home, lnown as La Folie,
Property Panorama tour for 201337
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La Folie at 320 Newberry Street SW
Circa 1890, this home has been beautifully renovated and impeccably maintained. Enjoy historic character, modern amenities & a downtown location steps to The Willcox, walking distance to downtown and Hitchcock Woods.
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La Folie - 320 Newberry Street SW
La Folie's prime location on Newberry Street is a half block to The Willcox, a block and a half to favorites, Solo Vino and Betsy's Around the Corner, and Aiken's public library. Enjoy strolling or biking through the streets of Aiken's historic district, downtown or to Hitchcock Woods.
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Front Entrance
A front wall along Newberry Street gives definition to the front lawn and walkway to the front porch.
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Looking Across Newberry
The deep front porch enjoys vies across the park boulevard of Newberry Street.
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Let's Go Inside
La Folie's restoration has been recognized by Historic Aiken Foundation with the Wilds-Lipe Treasured Home Award. You will find the plaque to the left of the front door.
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Front Entry
Enter the front doors to find heart pine floors, high ceilings and a staircase graciously setback from the front entrance.
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Front Entry
Gracious and inviting entry welcomes your guests to La Folie!
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Open Dining & Living
Two original parlor rooms have been opened to create wonderful flow for living, dining and entertaining.
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Dining Room
Large scale windows and high ceilings create a light and airy room for the dining room. There are 8 fireplaces in La Folie but only 2 are actively used at this time.
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Living Room
Living Room is a similar scale to Dining Room, also with a corner fireplace.
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Powder Room
Chic powder room has a unique vanity.
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Kitchen
What a stunning kitchen! So much detail, texture and functionality. Truly the heart of this home!
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Entry from Side Porch
For daily ease, there is a side porch entrance which gives easy access to the parking court and kitchen.
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View from Kitchen
From the Kitchen, looking back towards the living room, you get a sense of orientation and see how the side entrance built-ins offer "mud room" functionality.
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Kitchen
The kitchen has painted, beadboard ceilings, abundant lighting and an island which is a true "gathering place" in the home.
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Kitchen Island
Gorgeous Brazilian quartzite counters, classic subway tile and handsome cabinetry create a rich yet clean effect. The kitchen has 2 sinks, a counter appliance cupboard and excellent storage.
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KitchenHood&Range
Appliances include a 6-burner Viking range with hood; integrated SubZero refrigerator; wine cooler and freezer drawers; dishwasher and microwave.
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Kitchen Island & Breakfast Area
The built-in butcher block is so very useful and easy to maintain.
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Breakfast Area to Kitchen
The breakfast area beyond the kitchen is ideal for a second dining table, work space or keeping room. The home's washer / dryer is tucked behind the double doors.
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Walk-In Pantry
Opposite the washer / dryer is a walk-in pantry with abundant cabinetry and shelving for cooking, cleaning and table top accessories.
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TV Room
The TV Room has built-in shelving / storage on the north facing wall. The door in this image opens to an intimate screened porch, a perfect place for your morning coffee.
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Den with Wet Bar
The TV Room opens to a custom-paneled den with wet bar with bar sink, dishwasher and icemaker.
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Den
Double doors open to the screened porch & spiral staircase enables a way to come downstairs from the primary bedroom suite.
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Screened Porch
Off the den with access to the TV Room is the screened porch with an old world tile floor.
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Let's Go Upstairs!
Front Staircase has heartpine stairs with an low risers for easy going up & down.
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Second Floor Landing
Second floor landing - note window for natural light & enough space for a trunk or chair.
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Primary 2-Room Bedroom
Primary Bedroom is a two-room space offering sleeping & lounging space.
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Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom opens to the room-sized bath beyond.
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Lounge Area in Primary BR Suite
What a perfect place to curl up with a book or watch an old-time favorite movie!
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Primary Bath
Luxurious bath is beautifully designed and includes 2 separate vanities, wall tile wainscoting, clawfoot tub, walk-in shower and separate W/C.
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Primary Bath - Clawfoot Tub
Settle in for a comfortable soak in the Clawfoot tub. The primary bath has a dedicated 50 gallon water heater to ensure the hot water keeps coming!
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Primary Bath Faucet
Classic tub filler with hand-held shower is beautiful and functional.
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Primary Bath Continued!
Abundantly charming are the doors to a fully-tiled walk-in shower and private water closet.
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Walk in Shower
Transom allows steam to escape.
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Second Vanity in Primary Bath
The mirrors over each vanity are full size medicine cabinets.
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Primary Closet
The primary closet is a full room with built-in closet system.
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Primary Closet - More!
The primary closet wraps around offering double hung section and more drawers and shelving.
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Second Floor Landing & Hallway
Let's go take a look at the guest bedrooms!
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Guest Bedroom
The guest bedroom at the top of the landing is cozy yet large enough for a sitting and sleeping area.
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Guest Bedroom
This guest bedroom features built-in cabinetry & storage.
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Guest Bedroom
Charming - this guest bedroom feels as if you are in an boutique hotel room.
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Full Guest Bath
Lovely proportioned full guest bath features a glass-enclosed shower.
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Guest Bath Detail
It's all in the details and here you can see the wall tile wainscoting with decorative trim tile.
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Second Guest Bedroom
The second guest bedroom has west and north facing windows and is currently used as an office / work-out room.
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Field Stone Patio
Going outside, there is an expansive field stone patio, defining garden wall and staircase to the guest cottage.
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Patio and Guest Cottage
Another look at the patio space and guest cottage beyond.
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Guest Cottage Main Floor
The two story guest cottage can live as a one or two bedroom cottage. The main floor is tiled and could serve as living / dining room in combination for bedroom/living/dining.
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Guest Cottage Main Floor
The guest cottage has served the current owner as both a short-term and long-term rental.
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Cottage Kitchen
Cottage has a working kitchen with full size refrigerator and range.
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Guest Cottage Stairwell
Painted stairwell is a perfect place for the tucked away washer / dryer.
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Guest Cottage Full Bath
The Guest Cottage has a full bath upstairs with a tile enclosed shower.
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Guest Cottage 2nd Floor Bedroom
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Guest Cottage Charming Nooks
Charming nooks & crannies give the guest cottage old school charm.
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Guest Cottage Storage
Bedroom has several good-sized closets.
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Garden Shed
Tucked away is a useful Garden Shed, ideal for storing your gardening implements.
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View from Guest Cottage
Guest cottage has its own elevated lawn & lovely views as well.
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North Side of Home
A peony garden graces the side porch entrance.
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Peonies
Peonies in abundance at the Side Porch entrance! Enjoy as you come & go or cut a few for the dining table!
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Side Porch Entrance
Wide driveway and parking court has easy access to the Side Porch entrance to the Boot Bench in the side hall and to the kitchen beyond.
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Evening on the Side Porch
Enjoy the warmth of the evening light on wraparound front / side porch at La Folie.
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Wide Entrance to Parking Court
Parking court is defined by a stone wall on 2 sides and can accommodate parking for up to 4 vehicles.
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Steps to the Front Porch
Guests can park on the street and use the front steps or access the front porch via the side steps shown here.
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View at Dusk
The park boulevard is every bit as lovely at dusk.
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Coming Home at Twilight
La Folie enjoys beautiful evening light as seen here at twilight.
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La Folie at 320 Newbery Street SW
La Folie has been beautifully renovated and impeccably maintained. Superb opportunity to enjoy the best of Aiken's in-town lifestyle!