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$600,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ MDBC2174576 MLS
Historic Lutherville announces itself quietly. Many of the homes here date to the nineteenth century, the streets are canopied by old-growth trees, and the district's architecture is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. Set back off the street, down a ribbon driveway that opens to a paved parking area with easy room for four cars, is a home that fits right in — and still manages to feel like a discovery. Start on the front porch. Bluestone steps rise to it over a fieldstone foundation, and the whole thing sits in the dappled shade of mature trees. Deep lawn out front, a curving walk, light moving through the leaves all afternoon. It's the kind of porch that costs you an hour you hadn't planned to spend. Inside, a small vestibule opens into the living room: hardwood underfoot, a wood stove throwing off real heat, and sliding glass doors to a bluestone side patio you'll leave open most of the spring. Just to the right, tucked at the base of the stairs, is a little nook that seems built for one purpose and does three — morning coffee and a book, a laptop and a deadline, a desk lamp and the quiet end of the day. Most days, though, you'll come in the side door off the driveway. Drop everything in the mudroom, and the kitchen is right there: crisp white cabinets, stainless appliances, and a breakfast bar that becomes the default gathering spot whether or not anyone planned it that way. The kitchen flows both ways — into the dining room for the long dinners, into the living room for everything else. A main-level half bath keeps guests from wandering. At the back of the house, the first-floor primary suite is its own quiet wing, windows overlooking the tree-lined yard, with brand-new carpet and an updated bath. Upstairs, two generous bedrooms and the hall are freshly carpeted, sharing a large updated bath with a tub. The boxed radiators in both bedrooms and the mudroom no longer run — instead they've become the house's most useful accidental feature: ready-made ledges for books, a lamp, a plant, a stack of folded quilts, or a place to sit and pull your boots on. Downstairs, the walk-out lower level is partly finished — the main room is drywalled and waiting on your choice of flooring — and it comes with a second wood stove for winter movie nights, a second refrigerator with ice maker, a separate laundry room, separate mechanicals, and storage to spare. Push open the door and you're on the rear bluestone patio, with an expansive back yard beyond. Comfort is zoned: gas furnace and central air for the main and lower levels, separate electric forced air and AC upstairs. Heat what you're using. Built in 1900, updated for right now. This is a home for the ages. And it could be a home for you.

320 Melancthon Ave, Lutherville Timonium
$1,095,000
6 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ MDBC2165046 MLS
Warm, sophisticated and beautifully renovated, Graystone is one of Historic Lutherville's most distinctive homes—a gracious stone residence where remarkable architectural character and thoughtfully designed interiors come together for modern life. Restored and renovated as the personal residence of a Baltimore interior designer, the home reflects a deeply considered approach to preserving its history while adapting it for the way we live today. Soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, original architectural elements and beautifully considered interiors create a home that feels at once elegant, comfortable and welcoming. Sweeping views from the comfortable front porch. At the heart of the home, the extensively renovated kitchen celebrates both its history and its function. A Wolf range with custom hood, Imperial Danby marble countertops and full-height backsplash, apron-front sink, custom banquette and walk-in pantry create a kitchen designed as much for everyday life as for entertaining. The adjoining mudroom, den and family room form a relaxed sequence of living spaces. The renovated mudroom features built-in storage and heated slate flooring, while the den offers a marble-topped bar with beverage refrigerator just steps from the family room. Original architectural details, restored fireplace hearths and carefully selected finishes preserve the character of the home, while the dining room's custom grisaille-painted walls by local artist Eric Abrecht add an extraordinary layer of artistry unique to the property. The second floor offers remarkable flexibility for modern life, including two potential primary suites with renovated baths and a light-filled office or library with custom built-in bookshelves. The primary bath pairs classic materials with modern comfort, featuring a Waterworks Empire tub, marble shower, Waterworks fittings and heated marble floors. A spacious second-floor laundry room and generous closet storage add the conveniences expected today. The third floor provides four additional generously sized bedrooms, a full bath and a spacious central landing, creating flexible options for family, guests, home offices, creative spaces or additional living areas. Outside, nearly three-quarters of an acre provides room to gather, play, garden and entertain. Expansive portions of the level yard are fenced, while the welcoming front porch, rear patio and gazebo create multiple places to enjoy the property throughout the seasons. A detached three-car garage provides parking as well as generous workshop and storage space. Live the life you have always imagined.

1613 Kurtz Ave, Lutherville Timonium