Constructed circa 1931 in the heart of Aiken’s celebrated Winter Colony, the Devereux Milburn Home stands as one of the city’s most distinguished equestrian estates and an exceptional example of the sophisticated residential architecture that characterized Aiken during its golden age as a winter resort. Located at 627 Magnolia Street, the residence was built for internationally renowned polo champion and New York attorney Devereux Milburn, one of the legendary figures who helped establish Aiken as one of America’s premier centers for the sport of polo.

Designed by noted architect Julian Peabody, whose work shaped many of Aiken’s grand Winter Colony residences, the home is a masterful interpretation of Regency-inspired architecture adapted to the South Carolina climate and landscape. The two-story stucco residence is distinguished by its elegant proportions, multi-level rooflines, numerous chimneys, and three-wing plan that embraces a central brick courtyard, creating both intimacy and grandeur within the estate setting. Finished in the distinctive shade known locally as “Aiken Pink,” the house remains one of the most admired residences in the city’s historic horse district.

The estate was conceived as both a winter residence and an equestrian retreat, reflecting Milburn’s stature as one of the greatest polo players in American history. A ten-goal player and six-time winner of the prestigious Westchester Cup, Milburn was among the celebrated “Big Four” of American polo and was widely regarded as one of the finest players the sport ever produced. His Aiken home occupied a strategic location near polo fields, training grounds, and the city’s extensive network of riding trails, reinforcing the close relationship between the Winter Colony and Aiken’s equestrian culture.

Surrounded by nearly six acres of landscaped grounds, the property historically included guest cottages, stables, paddocks, and supporting equestrian facilities that complemented the main residence and reflected the sporting lifestyle of its owner. The estate remains a remarkable survivor from Aiken’s Winter Colony era and serves as an enduring symbol of the city’s unique blend of architectural refinement, social prestige, and horse-centered traditions.