Wow House: $1.25M for Updated 1860 Colonial in Downtown Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS, MD — A house on the market in Annapolis has centuries-old history, part of an early colonial land holding in 1696 by Gov. Francis Nicholson. An earlier house on the site was built about 1771, and the current structure — modernized by preservation experts — was built between 1864 and 1877.

This week’s “Wow House” is located at 45 Cornhill St. in Annapolis. This colonial gem has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 2,200 square feet.

The asking price for this home is $1.25 million.

A description of the house done several years ago by the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties says:

The two-story frame building at 45 Cornhill Street was constructed between 1864 and 1877 by Margaret Bassford to replace a one-story frame dwelling that had been erected in 1771 by John Hepburn. The Bassford family retained ownership of the building until 1891, at which point it passed through various owners and served varyingly as owner-occupied and rental property. The building stands as a good example of the Italianate style of architecture--a style not well represented on this predominately 18th and early 19th century street.

One of the few freestanding buildings on the street, the two-story Italianate house is located on the south side of the street, mid-block between State Circle and Market Space. The main block of the house measures 28 feet by 17 feet five inches. It sits upon a high brick foundation and is covered with a gable roof, characterized by its bracketed cornice. Its frame walls are clad on the facade and east elevation with wood siding, while the west elevation is stuccoed and the rear has asbestos shingles. A two-story rear ell, which stood on the site as early as 1885, was enlarged between 1913 and 1921 to extend across the entire rear elevation.

Here’s the Realtor’s description of the property from Realtor.com:

This Grand 1860 historic home which is restored to all its former elegance plus updated to all the convenience and utility as directed by Historic Preservation Award winner, George Brown. There are 3/4 bedrooms, 31/2 baths, 3 fireplaces and a family room. One year of leased parking for 2 cars provided with the sale. Correct living area is 2200sf.

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