225 E. Mongomery Street.
Hot House: Pied-à-terre in Federal Hill with front garden, carriage house, parking pad. 4 beds/4 baths. 2,080 square feet. Asking price: $829,900.
What: Have you always wanted a house on the harbor, but haven’t wanted to struggle with parking? Do you want to have friends over to watch the fireworks on the 4th, see the tall ships sailing into the Inner Harbor and appreciate all that a close-knit neighborhood has to offer?
As you enter from Montgomery Street, you will walk down a winding brick path, surrounded by gardens on both sides. Walking into the house, you will be impressed with the bright open-plan layout, with tall windows along one wall.
Walk up a few steps to the rounded-end, modern kitchen, with all of the latest appliances. The kitchen leads to a small courtyard with the carriage house behind it.
The carriage house holds a one-car garage, with a parking pad outside. Additionally, the carriage house has a private guest suite with a fridge and microwave and a luxurious bathroom, plus a number of custom wood-work built-ins to maximize the space and a Juliet balcony.
The second floor of the main house holds a primary suite with a private bathroom and walk-in closet, plus a rounded window wall. Additionally, there are two bedrooms, laundry facilities, and another bathroom.
The third floor holds a large room, which could be a bedroom or a home office and a gorgeous deck with a pergola for plantings or shade.
There is a large wine cellar/refrigerator on the lowest level for your wine collection.
Where: This house at 225 E. Montgomery Street is located on one of the neighborhood’s most desirable blocks, just one short block to the Science Center, Rash Field and everything that’s happening at the Inner Harbor! It’s also close to all of the restaurants, bars and shops in Federal Hill and just a short walk to the Stadiums to watch the Orioles and Ravens.
Final Appraisal: This is the perfect house for a family who want to spend time experiencing the best of city life. It has a great walkability score and there are loads of things to do in the immediate area. The listing for the house is here.
All photographs from the listing.
