About Aiken's Downtown Aiken

Mighty chilly here in Aiken this morning - but not too cold for Paul and Juan to be 'shooting the corners' at the construction site next door.

What they were doing was marking the corners of the building...and all the load bearing walls locations ----- so they can get on with the next step of pouring the footers. (with CONCRETE.....not cement! - there is a difference, and I got quite an education on that this morning!)

I have mixed concrete in the past. It takes cement (and other aggragate...like sand and stones) and of course the bonding agent (OR IS IT THE REACTIVE AGENT...I already forgot)...Anyway - you need WATER to make concrete! There is quite a process that it goes thru to become the powder cement in that bag that you ripped open when you were building your new sidewalk...or porch...or bbq....etc... Even more amazing is the process it goes thru AFTER you pour it!

Next step will be for some forms to be built so the footers can be poured. Then on top of that the support walls will be built. All of these things are built to exact size based on those compression samples that Jimmy took last month! I think he had the most important job of all :)

After all of that is done - then the slab will be poured --- and then the framing starts! Woo Hoo!

I did ask Paul for his business card so I could give them a 'free' plug..... he didn't have one - imagine that! Shhhh -- don't tell his boss, lol.

If you are considering a move to Aiken - check out these downtown condo units that will soon occupy this space:

New Residences at 343 Park Ave. SW
All Units Feature

Master Bath -large double vanity
large whirlpool tub,
custom 42"x48" shower ,Tile and Travertine flooring w/travertine stone walls and 2 closets
Locally crafted, custom cabinets
9 ft. Ceilings
¾" Hardwood Flooring 20 Yr Warranty
4-stop elevator
Fireplace with gas logs
Large laundry room
Granite/solid surface countertops
Tankless water heater
Gas cook top, convection oven and 25Cu. Ft Refrigerator
With upgraded insulation, Low E tinted windows
Built for maximum energy efficiency 2X6 Exterior wall
Highest rating for energy efficiency for central
HVAC and heat pump
2 on site parking spaces available.

Pre-Construction Prices:
2 Bedroom/2 Bath unit (1500 square feet) $429,000
3 Bedroom/2 Bath unit (1740 square feet) $489,000

Give me a call to get in on the ground floor! Be sure to let me know you saw my blog :)


Have a great day - talk to you soon!

You could be my new neighbor!! :)

I wasn't born here, but Aiken sure feels like home. Come see for yourself! What are you waiting for?

Give us a call when you are ready to move South :)

That's right - another great show is coming soon!

What: Murder's in the Heir

Where: Aiken Community Playhouse Newberry Street SW ~ Downtown Aiken (Between Park and Richland Aves)

Show Dates (2009):
February: 27, 28 - 8pm
March: 5, 6, 7 - 8pm
March: 1 - 3pm

Tickets: http://www.aikencommunityplayhouse.com/ticket.php

Aiken Community Playhouse - More Info: 803.648.1438

Come downtown and see the show! Grab dinner in The Alley and make a night of it :)

Save the date for this one!

Aiken Performing Arts Group presents:

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players "Wandr'ing Minstrels"

When: March 26 & 27, 2009

Where: Washington Center for the Performing Arts / Aiken Community Playhouse

126 Newberry Street SW - Downtown Aiken, SC

SEATING CHART!

Box Office: 803-648-1438

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.....oh what a beautiful day :) I was out for a stroll late Sunday morning and happened across this cute group. I couldn't resist taking their pictures :)

Ok y'all - this is Aiken in early February! Just another one of the reasons I LOVE AIKEN :)

I wasn't born here, but Aiken sure feels like home. Come see for yourself! What are you waiting for?

Give me a call when you are ready to buy your Southern home :) I've got the perfect Downtown Condo-Cottage for you! Not ready to retire? - That's ok! Buy now, and have it for friends/family to enjoy over the years. Maybe even make a few bucks renting it out for Master's week :)

Get in now on pre-construction prices. Call ME!! Be sure to let me know you saw my blog :)

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Good Morning :) Things are starting to happen again next door. They are making some noise! It seems like it has been quiet for soooo long.

Yesterday some equipment was delivered - and a load of stone..... and today several more loads of stone.

I must need some new batteries for my camera because they just don't seem to hold a charge very long anymore. Soooo - these pics will have to do for now, lol.

They are digging out for the footers. Remember a few weeks ago Jimmy was here taking compression samples? Well, the engineers looked at the samples --and the design of the building, etc.... and tell the builder how to prepare the ground - how deep to dig - and even how wide. Amazing that they can tell so much from looking at some dirt! Good thing! Otherwise we would have buildings toppling over all around us, lol.

My batteries are all charged up - here is a pic of what they are doing:

That is Buddy and Gilbert (wearing cap) standing by the machinery. Gilbert is with Stock Building Supply , and said that his company is handling about 90% of the materials being used on this project. 90%!

These downtown units are going to be amazing :) You couldn't ask for a better location! Take advantage now of the 'pre-construction' prices while they are still being offered!! I was joking with the builder (Buddy Stevens) earlier that I wanted one of the penthouse units.....and that maybe we could work something out if I sold a few, hehehe. Actually--- all kidding aside - I would love to live here :)

2 Bedroom Unit: $429,000

3 Bedroom Unit: $489,000

Give me a call when you are ready to jump in on this one! Never know - I could be your neighbor :)