Falls Road Corridor--Steeped in history and thoughtfully reimagined for today’s lifestyle, this exceptional cottage, originally built in 1900 and beautifully renovated in 2026, offers a rare blend of timeless character and modern luxury. Nestled on a picturesque homesite in one of Lutherville-Timonium’s most desirable locations, this captivating 3-4 bedroom residence is a private sanctuary where historic charm meets sophisticated design. Inside, classic architectural details are seamlessly paired with stylish contemporary finishes, creating warm, inviting spaces ideal for both everyday living and elegant entertaining. The flexible floor plan offers the option of a fourth bedroom, private home office, or guest suite, adapting effortlessly to your lifestyle. Surrounded by mature trees and lush landscaping, the property provides a peaceful retreat just moments from Meadowood Park, where scenic walking trails and open green spaces invite daily strolls, morning jogs, or relaxing evenings immersed in nature. Perfectly positioned for both convenience and leisure, you’ll enjoy easy access to the upscale shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences of Greenspring Station and The Shops at Cross Keys. With I-83 and the Baltimore Beltway just minutes away, commuting to downtown Baltimore, Towson, Hunt Valley, and surrounding areas is effortless. Ideal for those looking to transition from Baltimore City or more crowed locations to a more serene and private setting, this remarkable home offers the best of both worlds—a tranquil lifestyle with the convenience of an exceptional location. Rich in history, beautifully renovated, and ready for its next chapter, this one-of-a-kind cottage is a rare opportunity to own a piece of the past while enjoying all the comforts of modern living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$369Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Paul Sudano• Monument Sotheby's International Realty
•443-708-7074 (broker)
Listed by Regina Trakhtman• Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Live authentically. Circa 1900. Cultivate your vision here. A welcome opportunity to be near it all with an oasis right out your back door. Let the sounds of the river soothe you. Explore all along the river bank and enjoy the music of nature. Potential to expand or start over. .. bring your builder and unleash your dreams. Verizon Fios Internet. Cultivate your existence. The art of uniting human and home.
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Last updated by owner on May 16, 2025.
DR 1
Density Residential, 1.0 dwelling unit per acre
The D.R. zoning classifications are established, pursuant to the legislative findings set forth above, in order to: Foster a greater variety in housing types within future residential developments; Allow more feasible preservation of natural features and induce the reservation of ample and more suitably designed open spaces and parks, in order to better satisfy the needs of residents without economic disadvantage to developers; Allow greater flexibility in subdivision-development planning and provide for the inducement of more creative as well as more economic approaches to residential development, with the goal of desirable and distinctive identity and character of individual residential locales; Provide the means to satisfy differing housing-market requirements without rezoning, and thus without disruptive changes in density potential; Provide for the application of residential zoning classifications in a manner more nearly in accord with comprehensive plans and comprehensive-planning goals and Provide greater certainty about dwelling types and densities within existing communities with the goal of conserving and maintaining these areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Hospital / medical center
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Educational/school
Communications tower
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Timonium, MD • 21093
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Redfin Estimate for 521 Brightfield Rd
$647,389
$2,611 under list price of $650K
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