Historic Victorian Home In Catonsville Built By Railroad Engineer

CATONSVILLE, MD — A beautiful historic Victorian home dating back to 1893 still features many of the period elements. Built by George Blagden Hazlehurst, a civil engineer who helped survey the Baltimore and Ohio's railroad routes, it possesses more than 3,000 square feet, seven bedrooms and five bathrooms that have been broken into three living areas but could be converted back to a single family home.

Hardwood flooring sprawls throughout the home and gorgeous light fixtures are solid brass and handblown glass. There are four fireplaces, four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a beautiful kitchen in the main unit, while the second unit has two bedrooms, one full bathroom, an eat-in kitchen and a laundry room. The third unit has one bedroom, one bathroom, a full kitchen and a fireplace with a wood stove.

The property is fully fenced in and has a vegetable garden, bonfire area, tree house and the original carriage house from 1893. It's in need of a little TLC and could be converted into additional living space.

• Address: 114 Forest Ave, Baltimore, Maryland
• Price: $700,000
• Square Feet: 3470
• Bedrooms: 7
• Bathrooms: 5 Baths
• Built: 1893
• Features: This beautiful Victorian from 1893 was lovingly cared for by 2 generations. The home is over 4, 000 sq. ft and sits on a fully fenced in yard of .83 acre. The home has served as a multi-unit since WWII and the new owner could keep it as a 3 unit home or convert it back to a SFH. This is a once in a life-time opportunity to own a part of history, as this home was built by George Blagden Hazlehurst (a civil engineer who helped survey the Baltimore and Ohio's railroad routes). The home was lovingly cared for and every decision and repair or replacement was thoughtful and sometimes hand crafted. Unit 1 - is a gem! 4 bedrooms & 3 full baths and second floor laundry area. Original features include the wood work, molding, 4 fireplaces and tall ceilings. Unit 2 - features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, an eat-in kitchen and a laundry room. Unit 3 - features a 1 bedroom, 1 bath, a full kitchen, a fireplace & a wood stove. The home has 3 separate meters and each unit has their own HW heater. The outside property is fully fenced in and has it's own vegetable garden, bon fire/fire-pit sitting area, a tree-house AND THE ORIGINAL CARRIAGE HOUSE from 1893!!!! This carriage house is nearly untouched and ready for a renovation to be used as additional living space, a future pool house or entertainment space! The home is an amazing place to live with it's wonderful 7' windows that provide wonderful natural light. Hardwood flooring throughout the home. Gorgeous light fixtures that were thoughtfully selected from Rejuvenation are solid brass & hand blown glass. The details to this home are never ending, come own a part of history.

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