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Welcome to 2 N. Beechwood Avenue, a remarkable 1890 Dutch Colonial in the heart of historic Catonsville.
Originally built in 1890 as one of Catonsville's distinguished summer residences, this extraordinary home sits on a beautiful one acre lot just moments from downtown Catonsville's restaurants, boutiques, parks, community events, and both public and private schools. Offering just shy of 4,000 finished square feet, with an expansive third floor waiting to be transformed, this is a rare opportunity to reimagine a home whose craftsmanship, character, and scale simply can't be recreated today.
Step through the front door and you'll immediately appreciate what makes this home so special. Soaring ceilings, an impressive foyer, oversized windows, original hardwood floors with intricate inlay, beautiful millwork, and a sweeping staircase create an unforgettable first impression. A secondary staircase tucked just off the kitchen is another thoughtful reminder of the home's original design.
At the heart of the home, the custom white oak kitchen features handcrafted cabinetry and matching white oak flooring, blending beautifully with the home's historic character. Two fireplaces, a separate wood burning stove, and gracious living and dining spaces create a home equally suited for entertaining and everyday living.
With four bedrooms and two and a half baths, the home already provides generous living space. Yet its story doesn't end there. The expansive third floor, with soaring ceilings is not included in the finished square footage and presents endless possibilities for a luxurious primary suite, additional bedrooms, guest quarters, home offices, a studio, recreation room, or additional baths. The expansive unfinished basement, complete with Bilco doors providing direct access to the backyard, offers exceptional storage, workshop space, and even more flexibility for the future.
Thoughtful improvements have already laid the foundation for the home's next chapter, including updated electrical with the original knob and tube wiring removed and a new electrical panel in 2014, mini split systems installed in 2017 and 2018, and a new roof completed in December 2024.
Homes like this rarely become available in Catonsville. Beautifully preserved and ready for its next chapter, this is an extraordinary opportunity to own one of the area's most distinctive historic homes.
The space is already here. The vision is yours.
You don't just buy a home like this. You become part of its story.
