517 West Joppa Road, Towson.
Hot House: Historic Victorian in West Towson. 6 Beds/4 Baths. 3,758 Square Feet. Asking price: $999,000.
What: West Towson is full of great houses, old and new, large and small. This hits the mid-range – not too big, not too small. Old and historic, but newly renovated.
As you arrive at the house, you will find a large private parking pad with room for at least six cars. There is also a charger for your electric car, right on the driveway. A pathway leads to the welcoming front porch, perfect for spending a cool evening with a cocktail, and watching the world go by – for now – a privacy hedge that grows three feet a year has just been added!
As you enter the house, you will notice how light-filled the rooms are. Three main rooms comprise the largest share of the space – living room, dining room and a den with a beautiful fireplace with a marble surround. The updated kitchen leads to a small powder room, a sunroom and a deck. There is also a back staircase to the second floor.
The second and third floors are where the majority of the recent renovations took place. Delbert Adams Contractors and Sunnyfields Interiors were responsible for more than $400k worth of work. A luxurious primary suite features a bath with two vanities, heated towel bar, walk in shower and jetted tub. Two other bedrooms on the second floor share a bath. There is also a smaller room which could be used for an office or study, and a laundry room with a washer and dryer. A large porch completes the second floor.
The third floor has two additional large bedrooms, and two smaller rooms. A reading nook, a full bathroom with walk-in shower, and a secret door to a hidden room beyond, plus a large hall and two walk-in closets fill out the space.
Where: While you might be worried about this house’s location on Joppa Road, fear not. There is a large parking pad, shielded by a number of fast-growing bushes that will block out any ambient sound. The house is convenient to Loyola High School, plus several Baltimore County public schools. About five minutes away is Kenilworth Park with its Trader Joe’s, plus numerous restaurants and shops.
Final Appraisal: West Towson is filled with an array of house both large and small. It’s shaded by old growth trees and apart from the bustle of downtown Towson, the county seat. This house is perfect for a growing family. The listing for the house is here.
All photographs from the listing.
