Victorian

Impeccably renovated, true 4-bedroom Butchers Hill home includes a gorgeous farmhouse kitchen with custom two-tone cabinetry, Brazilian cherry flooring, historic style wood baseboards and moldings, paired with 5 large wood windows and 2 exterior doors for an open and inviting space for entertaining that is full of natural light.The kitchen has under cabinet lighting and pendant lights from Restoration Hardware, a breakfast bar area with seating for 4, and a commercial-style 36 in Viking range with pot filler and large furniture-style vent hood. The coordinated two-tone cabinet and granite countertop combination is carried over into a large island with ample working space for baking. The designers incorporated an antique 1920s Chambers Gas Range that is a beautiful centerpiece tying together historic elements throughout the house. The kitchen connects seamlessly with the fantastic outdoor oasis that includes a patio with pergola and a garden area with historic Richmond style patio pavers that transitions into a natural grass space and flagstone flower beds with established climbing roses, long stem roses, a crape myrtle tree, two forsythia bushes, a rose of Sharon hibiscus tree and morning glories.The parlor room features tall ceilings, the original plaster cornice (crown) molding, and 3 large windows (all windows in the front of the home are new in 2022 ). There is a historic marble mantle with a salvaged cast iron inset arch and this comes with a huge antique mantle mirror. The parlor and front hall in this 18-foot wide house features the original heart of pine flooring (refinished in 2020). From the 1st floor, the original curved staircase leads to the 2nd floor living space. The front of the 2nd floor includes 2 large bedrooms with ample closet space for easy organization. The rear of the 2nd floor has a full bathroom with access immediately off of the staircase in the rear hall, a laundry area, and a stand-alone office space with a door salvaged from a historic office building. The custom built-in desk space offers working and storage spaces for two with options for enclosed and open cabinet space and includes a closet with sliding door for additional storage, direct wired high speed internet and cable access, and is pre-wired for a stereo and amplifier. The rear-most bedroom space has three large windows and two large built-in closet wardrobes.The 3rd floor features the master bedroom suite with original heart of pine flooring. The primary suite spans the full width of the 18 feet wide house with 3 large historically accurate windows . It has 2 separate closet spaces, plus a dressing area with vanity, and a master bathroom that includes both a stand-up shower and separate clawfoot tub.In 2018, the roof was replaced and in 2020, the woodwork on the facade was carefully restored. The cornice was freshly painted in 2019 and the stunning front door arch was restored and painted in 2020. The upstairs windows were restored in 2020 including new custom cedar (rot- resistant) wood sills, new glazing and paint on the historic arch top windows. The facade is a wonderful example of the historic architectural elements found in the Grand Italianate rowhomes in Butchers Hill. Then home has dual zone HVAC, built-in speaker/sound system, and more! Located 2 blocks from the Hopkins Hospital campus, across the street from Castle Street Park and 2 blocks from Patterson Park, this home is ideally located. Walk to neighborhood favorites like Ministry of Brewing, Water for Chocolate, La Barrita, Marta Fine Foods and Charmed Kitchen! Note: Parking is easily created in rear of home. Owners currently choose to lease a spot behind the home.