Description

Auction Property. In Collaboration with Alex Cooper Auctioneers. List price is the Opening Bid at The Online Only Auction Sale to Be Held on The Auctioneers Website. Bidding begins Saturday, July 5th, and ends Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Welcome to one of just 17 Laurence Hall Fowler-designed homes in Guilford, a grand architectural gem with 6,600± square feet of living space across three levels. Rich in character, it features southern pine floors, hand-carved millwork, and a dramatic curved staircase. The main level includes a large sunroom opening to a slate patio, a fully paneled walnut room appraised by the Chicago Appraisers Association, and a newly renovated kitchen with quartz countertops and high-end appliances. Upstairs are seven spacious bedrooms, each with timeless details, several with fireplaces. The bathrooms blend historic charm with thoughtful updates. Additional highlights include a detached garage, private paver patio, wine cellar, and workshop. The slate roof has been reworked, and custom carpets have recently been replaced. Set on a beautifully landscaped lot in prestigious Guilford, this home is walkable to Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus, Calvert School, and Loyola, and convenient to Roland Park, Bryn Mawr, Friends, and more. Welcome to one of 17 Laurence Hall Fowler-built residences in Guilford. A magnificent property that is a timeless masterpiece of architecture with its southern pine hardwood floors and ornate hand-carved millwork. This sprawling 6,600 square-foot home (three floors above ground) boasts seven bedrooms, four full bathrooms, one-half bathroom, and offers an abundance of space for comfortable living and entertaining. The exterior showcases classic architecture and a well-manicured landscape, creating a picturesque setting for this grand estate. Outside, you will find a detached garage tucked behind the home and a private paver stone patio adorned with trees. Upon entering the home, you are greeted by an inviting foyer leading to the grand curved staircase in the heart of the residence. There is a large sunroom (20 x 40) that floods the interior with natural light, offering a serene space to relax. This sunroom walks out onto an oversized slate patio perfect for entertaining. One of the most notable features of this home is the fully paneled walnut room, appraised by the prestigious Chicago Appraisers Association. This room serves as a distinguished space for gatherings, meetings, or a private library. The home's seven bedrooms are spacious and thoughtfully designed, with each owner's suite featuring its own fireplace, creating a cozy ambiance and a touch of warmth on chilly nights. And while the bathrooms maintain the home's original charm, they have been updated and lovingly maintained to offer a touch of history. The home's layout has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate both private spaces and areas for social gatherings. The owners have recently renovated the entire kitchen, including new appliances, new cabinets, and new quartz countertops. The unfinished basement (additional 1984 square feet) features tons of storage space, a wine cellar, and a workshop area. The owners additionally had the slate roof reworked and replaced some of the custom carpets in the home, including the grand staircase. Located in the prestigious Guilford neighborhood, this home offers not only a lavish lifestyle within its walls but also access to nearby restaurants, schools, and parks. Within walking distance to Hopkins Homewood Campus, Calvert School, and Loyola University. Close to Bryn Mawr School, Roland Park Country School, Gilman, Friends, and Boys Latin Schools.