4102 Greenway, Baltimore.
Hot House: Classic Georgian with Formal Gardens in the Heart of Guilford. 7 Beds/8 Baths. 7,676 Square Feet. Asking price: $1.975 million.
What: Designed in 1916 as one of the earliest homes in Guilford, and then expanded and remodeled in 1925, this classic Georgian-design house is one of the most elegant in all of Guilford (and that’s saying something!). Situated just across Greenway from Sherwood Gardens, everything about this property is unparalleled.
As you arrive at the house, you are greeted by formal gardens with tulips (which are just coming into bloom), along with flowering bushes and trees, and stately Lombardy poplars and graceful columns framing the entrance.
When you enter, you will notice from first glance that this house is filled with the most beautiful millwork and trim that enhance the beauty of the house. You see the center hall and on either side, a gorgeous living room, and a sitting room leading to the dining room with its recessed and mirrored arched niche.
The kitchen is a true showcase with custom mahogany cabinets, extraordinary Officine Gullo (Google it!) appliances including two refrigerators and freezers, an eight-burner gas stove, and double ovens. This is a kitchen for a serious cook! The center island provides a gathering space for friends and family to keep the chef company.
Upstairs, you will find the primary suite has two large dressing rooms and two private baths. Another bedroom has an en-suite bath and a private sunroom. The third bedroom features paneled hidden cabinets and closets. There is also an additional bedroom and another full bath. The third floor has two more bedrooms, two baths and an office or a den!
The basement level is filled with fun amenities, including an additional full kitchen, a wine room, a gas-burning fireplace and plenty of space for watching movies, playing ping pong or just hanging out with family or friends.
As you head back outside, you’ll find a two story, two car garage with the upper floor serving as its own private apartment for an in-law or an au pair. The driveway, front path, and courtyard are all under-heated, assuring you’ll never shovel snow again! The gardens, some of which are surrounded by white picket fencing, bloom in the spring, summer, and autumn.
Where: This house is in the center of Guilford, and just across from the spectacular Sherwood Gardens. It’s just a few minutes south on St. Paul Street to downtown and the harbor, and north on Charles to Towson and all of the private schools.
Final Appraisal: This is really an exceptional house which has been beautifully cared for the past few decades. The next owner will have a Baltimore showplace! The listing for the house is here. All photographs from the listing.
