A thoughtfully restored classic Roland Park porchfront charmer awaits only it's fourth owner after 126 years! A winding path through a sweet front yard with specimen plants delivers you to a curved stone front porch, where a wide wooden door with unique detailing invites you inside to a welcoming foyer. Step inside and you will discover a renovated kitchen boasting dreamy marble countertops, stainless steel JennAir appliances, trendy open shelving with antique brackets and recessed lights. Multiple windows provide lovely views of the front yard in the cozy living room while the adjacent dining room features a working wood-burning fireplace with new stainless steel liner for your winter evenings. Walk out the French doors and you can host BBQ's on the large deck perched above a level landscaped yard with plenty of room for a fire pit perfect for socially distant gatherings. The yard is fully fenced for your furry friends or energetic children. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms and two full baths with marble floors and high-end fixtures. A walk-up attic provides excellent storage as does the full basement that has high ceilings and a half bath, and could be finished. Additional features include: All new electric and plumbing with 2-zone air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout. All new Pella windows are a huge plus. Convenient upper level laundry. Kohler bathroom fixtures. Custom kitchen cabinetry from Cox Kitchens. New hardwood floors in the kitchen installed to match original oak/mahogany flooring throughout the house and new marble flooring in bathrooms including the powder room off the kitchen. Made in Vermont, the lighting is Hubbardton Forge. High-end designer Farrow and Ball paint used throughout the home. The tiles in the kitchen are Tabarka tiles, handmade in Arizona. Interior door hinges are Baldwin, with acorn finials, because the house is affectionately known as Acorn Cottage. Ideal central Roland park location with great walkability to Stony Run Park, Eddie's, the library, Miss Shirley's and the Roland Park pool. A mere five minute drive to Hopkins and only ten minutes to downtown. Both a prime location and a quality renovation means this cozy home is a special find for the discerning buyer who appreciates a smaller footprint in a gardener's paradise. Trees/shrubs include a Dancing Peacock Japanese Maple, Wolf-eye Dogwood, Gowdy Oriental Spruce, Crippsi, Weeping Traveler Redbud, Golden Atlas Cedar, Hoopsi Blue Spruce, Sweetbay Magnolia, Coral Bark Maple, Skip Cherry Laurels, Natchez Crape Myrtle, Pieris Japonica, Camelia, drift roses, Japanese Holly, hydrangeas, Dwarf Blue Globe Spruce. Plus numerous perennials that will delight you each Spring. This home is truly a rare gem!
Awesome renovation opportunity in Roland Park! This cozy stone home has tremendous character and a cottage feel. Hardwood floors are in good condition, brand new gas HVAC system and updated electric, beautiful curved stone porch and great street appeal w/ mature landscaping! Bonus room on 2nd floor could be master bath or office. Full basement and a walk-up floored attic leaves room for expansion.