This week's charming home is a condo that used to be a classroom in historic Ellicott City - a home that I just helped my client buy. This is a story of a perfect match, things that are just meant to be, the law of attraction and the happiest of endings, or new beginnings. More about that another time though because today, it's all about the condo that used to be a classroom!
The Greystone, also known as the Schoolhouse among the locals, dates back to the first half of the 19th century, and was built to house an academy for men. It later became Rock Hill College and then an Elementary and High School for Ellicott City. The stone building with its 18 inch thick walls sourced from the local quarry burned out twice. After the second time, the shell reigned eerily above Main Street for about a decade until it was saved and converted into luxury condominiums in the early 1990s.
The building with its 20 units is the definition of unique. No two condos are alike but all are full of personality and rich in character featuring 12 foot ceilings, walls of windows, a bit of quirkiness and loads of charm. My client scored one of just 3 penthouse units and will be enjoying stunning views of Patapsco Valley from his private balcony for years to come.
The Greystone sits proudly above Main Street and is just minutes away from all its fabulous (and my favorite) stores and restaurants. It's a very special building that has just gained an awesome new resident who will cherish and enjoy all it has to offer.
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♥ It's always been the vintage, the old house charm and the original details that I adore the most, that draw me in, make my [REALTOR®] heart flutter, and prompt me to pause, to listen, and then to retell their stories. I specialize in finding and marketing charming homes that are unique and rich in character, or history, or both. I believe in preservation, second chances, saving the pink bathrooms, and front porch living. In this series I highlight charming homes that I am listing to find just the right buyer for or I am admiring with my special clients; or that have simply caught my eye while exploring the [historic] communities of Maryland and [far] beyond. Adore charming homes as much as I do? Then I'd love it if you'd follow me on Instagram, @onceuponahaus is where I grow my curated collection.♥
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