931 Fell Street, Baltimore, MD
$2,500,000
Welcome to 931 Fell St, the original home of Baltimore shipbuilder, Captain John Steele. Built circa 1788 and listed on the Historic American Buildings Survey, this grand, masterfully restored home stands tall in the heart of Fell's Point, just one block from the water. Purchased in 1968 by Jean Hepner, one of the founding members of The Society for the Preservation of Federal Hill and Fell's Point, this address is a preservationist's dream. Countless architectural details have been saved or restored - from hand-painted doors and stunning carpentry work, to plaster walls and antique hardware - while more recent updates have infused contemporary design and vision to meet the lifestyle of today.
Federal era historic charm is found throughout, with original heart of pine, random-width flooring on every level, and impressive room proportions. Beautiful trim touches each corner, from the carved, arched entryway, all the way to the spectacular fourth floor. Most of the house features ceilings ten feet high, and there are six intricately designed fireplaces with marble or brick surrounds. The main floor library boasts 18th century style bookcases with glass, tracery molding and Gothic detail. Beside the library is the primary bedroom, which connects to a sitting area that has a wet bar and an en suite full bathroom with a double vanity and jacuzzi bathtub. Mahogany handrails define the elegant staircase to the second floor, where a landing leads into a stunning, southwest-facing living room that spans the width of the house. This magnificent space has marbleized baseboards, beautiful coloring, three gorgeous windows that flood the room with natural light, and an 1820s mirror over the fireplace. Adjacent to the living room is a spacious dining room, leading into the fully renovated and expanded kitchen, which was incorporated into an 1840s addition to the house. Designed by architect Nestor Zabala, floor-to-ceiling, sleek black cabinetry, stainless steel Bosch appliances, and white silestone countertops are juxtaposed against the centuries-old character of the rest of the home.
The third level includes two large bedrooms with notable closet space, and a spacious hallway full bathroom with two sinks and a frameless walk-in shower. On the fourth floor is a media room that could serve as a fourth or fifth bedroom; it features a raised cathedral ceiling with impressive wood beams. The top level also has a third full bathroom complete with a clawfoot tub and an arched dormer window with views of the harbor.
The exterior offers a tranquil patio in the back, shaded by mature plantings. Located on what is perhaps Baltimore's most iconic cobblestone street, 931 Fell St is one block from Henderson's Wharf to the south, and equidistant to myriad restaurants, shops, hotels and other businesses to the north. This premier address is second to none, allowing convenient access to several quintessential destinations in downtown Baltimore, while surrounded by picturesque views that showcase the beauty of this beloved neighborhood.