1003 St. George’s Road, Baltimore.
Hot House: A House in Three Parts – Mid-Century Modern on a Classic Road in Roland Park. 4 Beds/4 Baths. 5,876 square feet. Asking price: $1.9 million.
What: As you drive down Northern Parkway towards Falls Road, you might catch a glimpse of three adjacent roofs, and a lovely pond behind a stand of bamboo. This special house has not been on the market since 1996, and now’s your chance to own this singular beauty designed in the 1970s by architect Tom Gaudreau.
You enter the property through a rounded brick wall off the side road, where there is a garage and a rounded brick wall, which leads you to the front of the house and the surprise of its construction.
The house is basically three interconnecting houses, with the public area, including the kitchen, dining room, living room and bathroom on one side, and the private area, including bedrooms and bathrooms on the other side. In between is a large family room which is the middle ground, connecting the two sections.
The kitchen is the show-piece in the house. It’s a Bulthaup, a German-designed range of kitchen tools and cabinets, which is also known for its ergonomic features. It fits perfectly with the late MCM design of this house.
The house is nestled down in a small dell with plantings which date back 50+ years, and now shield the house from passers-by. It overlooks a quiet pond, which attracts birds and wildlife. At the east end of the house, there is a lovely swimming pool, perfect for long, hot Baltimore afternoons.
Where: St. George’s Road parallels Northern Parkway between Roland Avenue and Falls Road. This house is about half-way down the Northern Parkway hill, and is accessible from both St. George’s and Northern Parkway. It is close to a range of schools from pre-K through university years. It’s close to grocery shopping and restaurants along Roland Avenue, and now with the expansion of Cross Keys, it’s one additional attractive feature in the neighborhood.
Final Appraisal: This house, designed by Tom Gaudreau, has all of the hallmarks and details of a home custom built for a special client – himself. This is the first time the house has been on the market since 1996, and it’s a literal one-of-a-kind listing! The listing for the house is here.
All photographs from the listing.
Editor’s note: This column previously identified the property’s address as 1008 St. George’s Road. The correct address is 1003 St. George’s Road.
