Award-Winning Restoration in Mount Vernon

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We are honored that the Calvert Street residence has been recognized with a 2024 Historic Preservation Award from Baltimore Heritage and named a finalist in the Baltimore Magazine Home & Design Awards. This 3,560 SF, 4-story Mount Vernon brownstone—originally built in the 1880s—underwent a meticulous restoration and renovation that blends historic preservation with thoughtful, sustainable design.

The owner’s passion for historic architecture and art, coupled with a commitment to repurposing materials, assured a period-appropriate restoration while reducing waste and enriching the story of the home. Historic features were carefully restored, including eight original mantels and fireplaces, intricate woodwork, pocket doors, and servant bell “annunciators” that were discovered and rewired for continued use. The original footprint, including the parlor, dining room, library, and four-bedroom suite, was fully preserved, while the basement was reimagined with a wine cellar and gym. A new rear addition provides a contemporary kitchen and garage, topped with a roof deck to extend outdoor living.