1724 Linden Ave Baltimore, MD 21217

Incredible restoration opportunity in Bolton Hill. On the block known as "Gazebo Park", this 1890 Victorian is ready to change hands after fifty years. Through the French doored foyer, beneath the leaded transoms and over the in-lay floors, a grand window within a towering circular inset, seems a magnificent lens with which to gaze upon the shading maple out front. Stepping through the pocket doors into the adjacent dining room, where the 19th century owners must have warmed themselves by the hand carved mantle, two floated glass doors exit and enter onto the hallway towards the half bath/ laundry room/ pantry (with a footprint that lends itself to an updated version of any of those three uses) and then to the kitchen. The grand brick fireplace is the wow-factor to this large eat-in kitchen that enjoys the space and light of its bowed shape. A back staircase winds its way up behind the windowed cabinetry. On the second floor are three ample rooms. A bay windowed front room opens to a large bedroom in the middle, this could be the end-all primary suite. The 1897 coal stove is begging for a decorative restoration. Down the hall, a rear bedroom can lead to a second story deck, the same bow shape of the kitchen below creates a dramatic geometry for this many-windowed room. The 2nd floor Full Bath with its curved tile walls and leaded windows, will update beautifully with this original template. The third floor is the blank canvas. What appears to have been separate apartment with its own entrance from the back yard, and evidence of a kitchenette, has the space for two rooms.The basement, although unfinished, has the ceiling height and egress (and whole house length) for more living space. The rear yard and decking show obvious potential. Of course, there's the non-through, brick street charm of the block, as well as its immediate proximity to Sumpter Park that make this gem the total package.