Baltimore Sun Sunday

An English country cottage in Guilford

House built in 1930 was designed by notable firm of Palmer & Lamdin

- By Lisa McLean

For those who want a piece of Baltimore history, an English country-style, two-story stone cottage in Guilford is on the market for $759,900.

Built in 1930, the home with five bedrooms, three full baths and two halfbaths has curb appeal and then some. It exudes a charm clearly intended by its designers at the architectu­re firm of Palmer & Lamdin. The home has been maintained meticulous­ly.

The vestibule opens to an arched front door with side windows.

Original hardwood floors are throughout the first and second levels.

Original moldings and ceiling medallions with chandelier­s give the home elegance.

A kitchen remodel kept the integrity of the house but added modern convenienc­es such as the GE Monogram appliances hidden behind custom-made cabinetry that matches the rest of the cabinets.

Cooks will appreciate the butler’s pantry with a refrigerat­or and wine cooler. A built-in banquette is an added bonus, ideal for guests that like to congregate in the kitchen.

French doors lead from the living room (with a fireplace) to an enclosed sunporch with built-in bookcases.

Care was taken to match the custommade Roman shades adorning the windows to the paint on the walls.

“You can tell this is a Palmer & Lamdin home,” said listing agent Brigitte Williams with Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty.

Not so common in Guilford is the 18-foot ceiling found in the master bedroom. Original beams that have been painted

“What I love about this house is it’s not a cookiecutt­er. It’s large but feels warm.”

Brigitte Williams, listing agent white and large windows give the room a light and airy feel.

Other amenities include a finished basement complete with a pool table and wet bar, a two-car attached garage that leads into the butler’s pantry, and an unfinished attic.

The home is also available for rent for $6,000 a month.

“What I love about this house is it’s not a cookie-cutter,” said Williams. “It’s large but feels warm.”

 ??  ?? The living room of 203 Chancery Road has a fireplace and French door leading to a sunporch.
The living room of 203 Chancery Road has a fireplace and French door leading to a sunporch.
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The home has five bedrooms, three full baths and two half-baths.

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