Maximalist Maryland Home Wows With Eye-Popping, Whimsical Style for $785K
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Looks can be deceiving, especially when it comes to the surprises tucked inside this magical “Alice in Wonderland”-like find for $785,000 in Pikesville, MD.
The home’s traditional-looking, two-story exterior doesn’t hint at the splashy designs behind its front door.
Expect to be wowed with over-the-top details, including zebra-print carpeted stairs, a mirrored dining room with a wallpaper-lined ceiling, and a bathroom awash in polka dots.
‘Eccentric and whimsical’
“The home is completely unique, eccentric and whimsical,” says Patricia Spigel, a listing agent with Compass. “A lot of love went into every choice that the sellers put in there.”
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From the vibrant color choices and design concepts, it’s clear these owners had fun decorating this four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home. After all, who ever said wallpaper belongs only on walls?
In the ornate black-and-red chef’s kitchen, checkerboard flooring and crystal-festooned chandeliers lend a spectacular visual.
With its elaborate ceiling and center island, this one-of-a-kind space is a show-stopping conversation piece.
“The range is very beautiful,” Spigel says. “There are handles on the drawers and the knobs are like crystal. The whole home is so embellished … Everything has been custom designed.”
Upstairs, the primary suite has a sitting room, a two-sided fireplace, wet bar, lots of built-ins, walk-in closets, and a balcony. An enormous black marble bathroom features a Jacuzzi tub and separate shower.
Another nearby bathroom serves up a wild twist with leopard-print walls and an orange sink.
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Set on a half-acre lot, the home also comes with a dance studio on the finished lower level and an “exceptional in-ground pool out back with spa and beautiful landscaping,” Spigel says.
Located in the heart of Pikesville and near great schools, the home is in a wonderful neighborhood, she adds.
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‘Mysterious yet elegant’
The owners bought the home new in 1972 for just $49,990. Now, 50 years later, they are hoping to sell it for about $195 per square foot. That would be a 1,470% profit, for anyone doing the math at home.
“The owners did a lot of entertaining here over the years,” Spigel says. They “loved the style and vibe of being mysterious yet elegant. I’m definitely having a lot of fun with this one.”
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