3954 Silver Bluff Road, Jackson, SC 29831
Local realty services provided by:ERA Wilder Realty
Listed by: sharer dale team
Office: keller williams realty aiken partners
MLS#:220432
Source:SC_AAOR
Price summary
- Price:$3,400,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$566.29
About this home
Just beyond Augusta, where the pace begins to soften and the landscape opens into one of the South's most storied settings, Kathwood offers a rare kind of estate--equally at home as a legacy family residence, an exceptional gathering place during Masters week, event venue, bed and breakfast, or a private retreat for hosting friends, clients, and generations to come.
In the mornings at Kathwood, the light settles quietly across the fields and trees, and the house feels steady on the land--elegant without being imposing, welcoming without asking for attention. The approach is unhurried, a long, tree-lined drive drawing the eye forward until the home quietly reveals itself. It doesn't announce its arrival. It simply belongs.
Built around 1900 with classic Southern proportions, the home offers wide rooms, tall ceilings, and natural light that shifts throughout the day. Eight fireplaces anchor inviting gathering spaces, encouraging conversations long after the day has ended. Whether welcoming family for the holidays, hosting lifelong friends, or opening its doors during one of Augusta's most celebrated traditions, the home was designed for people to linger.
A thoughtfully designed addition created a private first-floor primary suite with a generous bedroom, spa-inspired bath with soaking tub and walk-in shower, and a beautifully custom-organized closet. This wing also includes a dedicated office, two washer and dryer hookups, a flexible bonus room, and extensive built-in storage.
The updated kitchen and butler's pantry balance everyday function with gracious entertaining. Above the garage, a private studio apartment provides comfortable accommodations for extended family or long-term guests. The garage was originally designed with three bays and is currently configured as two with additional storage, offering the flexibility to return to its original design.
A graceful central staircase leads upstairs to a private guest suite with its own bath, while two additional bedrooms share another. The arrangement provides comfort and privacy whether filled with grandchildren, lifelong friends, visiting executives, or guests gathering for a spring week unlike any other.
The landscape has evolved naturally over generations. Mature oaks, pines, and magnolias establish the property's framework, while camellias, daffodils, daylilies, and hydrangeas bring seasonal color. A fenced Charleston alley-style garden adds structure near the home, while a Japanese-inspired garden and pond offer a quiet place to slow down beneath the trees. Along the garden path, a wishing well stands as a reminder that some places are measured less by years than by the memories they hold.
Original outbuildings remain woven into daily life, including Hester's Pee Shed and the beloved Pumpkin Shed, where Thanksgiving dinners, seasonal celebrations, and evenings outdoors have become lasting traditions. A small greenhouse supports year-round gardening.
The estate encompasses approximately 80± acres of open pasture, mature timber, and remarkable privacy. Across the road, a log cabin on an additional 35 acres--with a five-acre pond and established pecan grove--is available as a package offering, creating an extraordinary opportunity for a family compound, executive retreat, guest residence, or caretaker's home while preserving the privacy of the main estate. It is 15 minutes to downtown Augusta and the Augusta airport and 25 minutes to Downtown Aiken. It is only 20 minutes to the Masters!
Kathwood has never been defined by a single purpose. It has welcomed family, celebrated milestones, gathered friends around its fireplaces, and offered quiet refuge beneath its trees. Today, it stands ready for whatever its next chapter may become.
Kathwood isn't simply part of history. It is a story still being written. Let us help you write the next chapter....
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Home facts
- Year built:1904
- Subdivision & Development:None
- Listing ID #:220432
- Added:363 day(s) ago
- Updated:November 09, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:5
- Full bathrooms:4
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:16
- Flooring:Hardwood, Tile
- Kitchen Description:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Bedroom Description:Bedroom on 1st Floor
- Basement Description:Crawl Space
- Living area:6,004 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Electric
- Heating:Electric, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1904
- Building area:6,004 sq. ft.
- Lot area:81.17 Acres
- Lot Features:Landscaped, Views, Wooded
- Architectural Style:Colonial, Farm House, Traditional
- Construction Materials:Wood Siding
- Exterior Features:Garden, Patio, Porch
- Foundation Description:Permanent
Schools
- High school:Silver Bluff
- Middle school:Jackson
- Elementary school:Redcliffe
Utilities
- Water:Well
- Sewer:Septic Tank
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$3,400,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$566.29
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Primary Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s)
Parking
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
- Carport spaces:2
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