The Margaret Bassford House c. 1864. Classic home with wide facade that sets standard for "the look". Sunny library/bedroom with full bath across from living room. Perfect for total 1st floor living. Large, pleasant rooms. Very large yard. This one has the potential to be a fine Cornhill St home. Has been rental property for years. Close to State Circle. Walk to all points of interest.

• One of the few free standing historic buildings on Cornhill Street
• Truly historic location, the State Capitol is a near neighbor
• Large, pleasant, bright rooms
• Plaster walls
• 9 foot ceilings, 6/6 windows
• Elegant staircase
• All wood floors
• Formal living and dining rooms
• Sunny library, 1st floor bedroom with full bath
• Additional bath, 2nd level
• Screened-in-porch off dining room
• Oversized city garden with established boxwood

It’s all about history... time to be a part of preservation.

Capsule Summary from the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties

    The two-story frame building at 45 Cornhill Street was constructed between 1864 and 1877 by Margaret Bassford to replace a one-story frame dwelling that had been erected in 1771 by John Hepburn. The Bassford family retained ownership of the building until 1891, at which point it passed through various owners and served varyingly as owner occupied and rental property.  The building stands as a good example of the Italianate style of architecture - a style not well represented on this predominately 18th or early 19th century street.
    One of the few freestanding buildings on the street, the two-story Italianate house is located on the south side of the street, mid-block between State Circle and Market Space. The main block of the house measures 28 feet by 17 feet 5 inches.  It sits upon a high brick foundation and is covered with a gable roof, characterized by its bracketed cornice. Its frame walls are clad on the facade and east elevation with wood siding, while the west elevation is stuccoed and the rear has asbestos shingles.  A two-story rear ell, which stood on the site as early as 1885, was enlarged between 1913 and 1921 to extend across the entire rear elevation.

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