This originally appeared in Baltimore Fishbowl on January 9, 2024.
Hot House: Huge, Elegant Brick Mansion with Tennis Court and Pool in the Heart of Guilford. 8 Beds/8 Baths. 8,000 SF. 211 Wendover Road Baltimore. $1.3 million
What: This is a house with an interesting history and an even
more interesting original owner. It was designed by Edward Palmer for Dr. J.H.
Mason Knox in 1914. Mason was a prominent physician in Baltimore who was
concerned with the safety of the milk supply and how “bad” milk affected babies
and children. More here.
This house is filled to the brim
with gorgeous details, from numerous fireplaces, exuberant millwork and trim,
French doors, original glass doorknobs, porches and terraces, mahogany details,
and much more!
As you arrive, you enter a great
hall, complete with fireplace and beautiful millwork. The living and dining
rooms are enormous, and both have lovely, detailed fireplaces. 
What was
originally Dr. Mason’s waiting room, examination room, office, and dressing
room, has now been converted to a family room. All of the floors are the
original hardwood, and some of the house’s sconces remain.
The kitchen needs updating, and
the original pantry space remains. There is an adjacent laundry room which was
originally the servants’ hall, and a back staircase to the second floor.
Additionally, there is an enclosed terrace/sunroom off of the kitchen. The
first floor also has a family room, as mentioned above, office and powder room.
The second floor has three
en-suite bedrooms, including the primary bedroom which has an adjacent sleeping
porch, which could be used as an office, sitting room or garden room. 
Two other
bedrooms have a Jack and Jill bathroom, and there are two additional rooms
which could be a playroom, screening room or another home office.
The third floor has eight
additional rooms, including three bedrooms and five rooms that were probably
servants’ rooms, but could now be used for storage or anything else you could
think of! There are also two baths with the original ball and clawfoot tubs, one
of which has the date on which it was made.
Although the listing says the
house was built in 1925, there was an article in the old Brickbuilder Magazine
from 1914 which features the already-built house, along with the plans and
elevations. Click here to view.
The property, which measures just
over three-quarters of an acre, is beautifully landscaped, with both a pool and
a tennis court. The court needs to be re-done, but could easily be converted to
a pickleball court. There is also a private driveway leading to an on-site
garage.
At 8,000 square feet, the house is
enormous and has not been on the market since 1975.
Where: This house is located in the heart of Guilford, between
Greenway and Juniper Road. It’s close to the shops and restaurants in Charles
Village and to the Waverly Market. Guilford is a very quiet neighborhood, with
an active neighborhood association.
Final
Appraisal: As mentioned, this house has
not been on the market since 1975, so it’s a rare opportunity to buy one of the
signature houses in Guilford. The pool and possible pickleball court will keep
you and the kids busy three seasons of the year. The listing for the house is here.
All photographs from the listing.
