If Capital City life has you dreaming of wide open spaces, a home on Lake Murray or a farm outside Columbia might be calling your name. Whether you dream of morning horseback rides, sunsets on the lake, or a true sportsman’s paradise, these luxury homes offer the perfect escape.

This custom bar was made from a Jarrett Bay sport fishing rig. | Photo via Brown Land + Plantation Advisors

Game On Farms

This 2,800-acre sporting retreat is a hunter’s dream, featuring trophy whitetail deer, turkey, and quail hunting, plus stocked fishing ponds. The 18,000-sqft lodge is built for entertaining, with vaulted ceilings, a custom bar repurposed from a sport fishing boat, a gym, and a swimming pool. No conservation easements mean plenty of room for expansion, investment, or just enjoying the great outdoors.

Relax by the fire with the purple martins overheard. | Photo by Elevated Productions via Brian Slinkard

Lake Murray living

Designed to take in panoramic lake views — ideal for watching the sunset — this English Country-style estate features covered porches, a heated pool, a private deep-water dock with a boat lift, and a poolside gazebo. Inside, the home boasts a chef’s kitchen, a grand dining room, and a spa-like primary suite. The lower level? A bar, gym, and a walk-in vault with a Fort Knox in-swing door — perfect for, you know, storing your gold bars.

Windswept Farm

Tucked into Aiken’s equestrian corridor south of Columbia, this 6,100-sqft estate is designed for horse lovers. The home features hardwood floors, a chef’s kitchen, a grand staircase, and a primary suite with dual bathrooms. Outside, the property includes a four-stall barn, dressage arena, and five paddocks — plus a private apartment above the barn for guests.