Some homes have a beautiful view. Others have the rare privilege of belonging to a beautiful place.
Hubble Bisbee Christie’s International Real Estate is pleased to celebrate the sale of 209 E. Highfield Road, a stately 1925 Colonial in Baltimore’s historic Guilford neighborhood, listed by Keisha McClain and sold after just three days on the market.
The home is exceptional in its own right. However, directly across the street lies something that no renovation can create and no floor plan can duplicate: Sherwood Gardens.
Every spring, this extraordinary corner of Baltimore bursts into color. Approximately 50,000 tulip bulbs are planted annually, joined by flowering cherries, dogwoods, magnolias, wisteria and other spring blooms. The private garden is open to the public from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year, providing a remarkable act of hospitality woven into the fabric of the neighborhood.
It has become one of Baltimore’s most cherished third spaces: a place where families picnic, children wander, neighbors meet, photographers linger and visitors from across the city come simply to enjoy something beautiful together. Each spring’s tulip display feels both fleeting and wonderfully familiar, a Baltimore tradition that asks nothing more of its visitors than that they come and enjoy it.
And at 209 E. Highfield Road, that tradition is quite literally outside the front door.
The five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath residence spans four levels and more than 4,400 finished square feet, pairing the craftsmanship of a 1920s Guilford home with sophisticated contemporary updates. Original character shines through hardwood floors, custom millwork, built-ins and a wood-burning fireplace, while a spectacular 2024 Sunnyfields kitchen with quartz countertops, professional-grade range and top-of-the-line appliances brings a distinctly modern point of view. The primary suite, additional upper-level bedrooms and beautifully finished lower level make the home as livable as it is handsome.
There is something particularly Baltimore about the combination: remarkable architecture, mature trees, a storied neighborhood and a celebrated garden that remains open for everyone to enjoy. Guilford is more than just a collection of beautiful historic homes; it is a neighborhood shaped by landscape, tradition and a strong sense of place.
For Hubble Bisbee Christie's International Real Estate, representing distinctive Baltimore City real estate means understanding precisely those qualities. Founded in 1918, Hubble Bisbee brings more than a century of experience to the region’s residential market, with particular expertise in exceptional and historic properties throughout Baltimore and Maryland.
The sale of 209 E. Highfield Road is a fitting example: an extraordinary Guilford home, an incomparable setting beside Sherwood Gardens, and expert representation from Keisha McClain and Hubble Bisbee Christie’s International Real Estate.
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