Cottage, Traditional

Tucked away on a quiet street yet just moments from the renowned Sherwood Gardens, this Guilford storybook cottage offers the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle. With a two-story rear addition, it stands as the largest cottage in Guilford, boasting over 3,500 square feet of updated living space, including five bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a home office, multiple sunrooms, and a fully updated kitchen. With its welcoming cottage aesthetic, the interior features spacious yet traditional rooms that create a seamless, practical flow for any lifestyle. The renovated kitchen is bright and airy, with ample counter and storage space. It connects to a functional mudroom, providing plenty of storage for household essentials, shoes, and coats, as well as access to the laundry room. There is also a stunning color drenched half bathroom that was recently remodeled in this area. The dining room brings a touch of mid-century modern style while maintaining the home’s handsome classic character, and just beyond, a cozy solarium with walls of new Pella windows invites in an abundance of natural light. The spacious living room is centered around a cozy wood-burning fireplace with custom built ins and is flanked by dual-sided French doors that lead to a unique glass-enclosed front porch, where you can soak in panoramic views of the surrounding gardens. Upstairs, you’ll find four well-appointed bedrooms, a home office, and two updated bathrooms. The Primary Suite spans the entire third floor, featuring a spacious walk-in closet and a one-of-a-kind en-suite bathroom with original brick accent walls, a soaking tub, a large glass-enclosed shower, and a double vanity. While the basement is currently unfinished, it is fully waterproofed with high ceilings and open space—ideal for storage or a home gym but could be easily finished for additional living space. Outside, the storybook charm extends to the beautifully landscaped .17-acre lot. Offering generous yard space in both the front and back, the current owners have thoughtfully enhanced the property with extensive hardscaping, new grading, exterior French drains, a water garden, and fig and apple trees, creating a lush outdoor retreat. The private, fenced backyard is perfect for children and pets while garden enthusiasts will love the raised vegetable beds, established perennials, and a variety of flowering trees and shrubs that provide year-round curb appeal. Beyond its cosmetic charm, this home has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully upgraded. Notable improvements over the years include, new HOA approved Cedar shutters, new Pella windows in the sunrooms, an electric car charging station, extensive landscaping and hardscaping, a half bathroom renovation, French drains and waterproofing in the basement, custom built ins in the living room, new electrical and plumbing (2013), partially replaced and fully maintained slate roof, exterior firewood shed with slate roof, chimney restoration, and newer hot water heater and gas stove. In a neighborhood known for its grand historic homes, this rare, move-in-ready Guilford cottage stands out as the perfect blend of charming character, comfort, and modern convenience—offering a storybook setting with all the modern amenities you need to live comfortably. Want to know more about Guilford? In Guilford you can find the perfect balance of city living but with a more suburban feel. Don't give up your love of culture, dining, shopping and a social life for more space and land- you can have it all in Guilford. There is shopping and dining galore within walking distance. There are numerous parks as well including Sherwood Gardens (1 block away), Linkwood Park and Playground, The Guilford Reservoir Park and Guilford Gateway Park. Enjoy museums? There are plenty in the area. The neighborhood HOA will keep you and your neighbors connected with a number of planned events throughout the year and you are only minutes from John's Hopkins, Union Memorial,