1903 Old Court Road, Ruxton.
Hot House: Cotswold Style in the Heart of Ruxton. 7 Bedrooms/7 Bathrooms. 4,158 Square Feet. Asking price: $800,000.
What: I have always liked this house because, of course, it reminds me of all of the time I spent traveling around England’s Cotswolds region. It looks like it should have a thatched roof and a few sheep rambling around the yard.
But the reality is different. The main house was built in 1853, and it’s actually three separate properties. There are two units in the main house and an additional residence in the property’s more recent carriage house over three-quarters of an acre on Old Court Road.
Unit One has three bedrooms, and one full bath, along with a family room with beamed ceilings, a screened porch and both a deck and a roof deck. Its lower level has a laundry room, plus room for storage.
Unit Two has three bedrooms and one full bath. There is a living room, kitchen with an adjacent pantry and loads of closet space. Although not accessible through the house, there is a basement with laundry and storage areas.
Unit Three, in the carriage house has one bedroom and one bath, a kitchen, laundry and storage. The lower level could be used for an in-home office, exercise area or a study/den. The carriage house has a different address than the main house, which adds to the property’s development potential.
There are some limitations to what can be done to this house because it’s a designated landmark due to its age and style. Any changes to the property will have to be permitted by Baltimore County.
Where: The house is at the intersection of Joppa Road and Old Court Road, right across from Hunts Church. It is situated on three-quarters of an acre, with a large lawn and shaded by old trees. There is a RoFo within walking distance and you’re equally between Greenspring Station and the shops and grocery stone on Bellona Avenue.
Final Appraisal: This house clearly is not for everyone with all of its quirks, but for the right person, who also wants an income-producing producing property, it could be perfect. If you could find a thatcher in the states, it would be fun to add a traditional thatched roof! The listing for the house is here.
All photographs from the listing.
