Tea Tray Cottage Downtown Aiken on York St

The Tea Tray Cottage is a historic former Winter Colony cottage. Old world charm yet fully remodeled c.1890 spacious 1,220SF 1BR/1BA downtown property. Ample off-street parking. Heart pine wide plank hardwood floors, 3 decorative fireplaces, exposed brick & 10' ceilings add to the character. Tasteful decor with brilliant natural light. Rocking chair front porch & brick terrace. Walk to restaurants, bars, coffee shops & Hitchcock Woods. Your downtown home away from home while visiting Aiken. The space Formerly listed as the “Little Yellow House on York St”, additional research discovered that the property was previously known as “The Tea Tray Cottage” and is listed as one of Aiken’s historic Winter Colony properties. Following an extensive renovation, it was decided to bring back the property’s Winter Colony name. Located across from Aiken’s St. Mary’s Church. Peaceful, yet easy walking to all of the downtown restaurants, bars, shopping, and attractions that Aiken offers. Five minute drive to local equestrian venues like Steeplechase and Bruce’s Field. The circa 1890 property was recently extensively renovated, including recent exterior painting and a new metal roof in 2026. Enter the landscaped courtyard through an antique iron gate to discover a large (1,220 SF) 1BR/1BA apartment with huge master bedroom with king bed, 13’ ceiling with exposed beams and en-suite sitting area with a decorative fireplace. Includes living room, central hallway, home office area, dining room, and well equipped kitchen. Central HVAC, WiFi, TVs, and a coffee/tea station. Separate laundry room is shared with upstairs unit, but can be directly accessed from the kitchen. Front porch and bricked terrace off master bedroom for your exclusive use. The tranquil courtyard with water feature is perfect for morning coffee/tea or afternoon cocktails. Off-street parking for one vehicle and ample free on-street parking available directly in front of the house. The Owners (Frank and Caroline) stay next door when in Aiken. Guest access Guests have exclusive use to the entire first floor apartment, including front porch and a bricked terrace off of the master bedroom. A reserved rear parking space is included, although there is also plenty of off-street parking available directly in front of the property. The laundry room is shared with the upstairs unit, but is privately accessible directly from the downstairs kitchen. The front courtyard is shared with upstairs guests to enter the rear of the property; however, the upstairs apartment has a separate rear entrance. Other things to note Peaceful yet easy walking to restaurants, bars, shopping and attractions. Five minute drive to Bruce’s Field and other Equestrian venues. Known as the Tea Tray Cottage, this home is included in the directory of Historic Aiken Winter Colony properties.