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Historic Montvieu c.1869 – Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Comfort
Step into the charm and grandeur of Montvieu, a beautifully restored and thoughtfully renovated historic estate nestled on over 3 partially wooded acres in the heart of Cockeysville, Maryland. Built in 1869, this remarkable property blends 19th-century elegance with today’s modern conveniences, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history.
Inside, you’ll find 5 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including a fully equipped in-law suite—perfect for extended family or guests. The home’s grand parlor showcases soaring ceilings, rich architectural details, and abundant natural light, making it ideal for both entertaining and quiet reflection. There are several bonus rooms for media, hobbies, den or additional bedrooms.
The gorgeous kitchen has been tastefully updated to meet the needs of modern living while maintaining its historic charm. Multiple fireplaces, original hardwood floors, and period details throughout preserve the soul of the home, while recent renovations ensure comfort and functionality.
Step into serenity in the expansive rear sun room, a true highlight of this home. Bathed in natural light from walls of over-sized windows, this versatile space offers panoramic views of the private, fully fenced backyard and the tranquil wooded area beyond. Whether you’re enjoying your morning coffee, entertaining guests, or simply unwinding with a good book, the sunroom provides a seamless connection to nature with the comfort of year-round use. With ample room for seating, dining, or even a home office, this bright and airy retreat is the perfect blend of indoor comfort and outdoor beauty.
Additional features include a large unfinished basement and a walk-up attic, offering ample storage or the potential for further expansion. With its prime location close to shopping, transportation, and entertainment, Montvieu provides the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience.
Main Floor
Entry Hall – Wood floor, hanging lamp, wainscot, crown molding, stairs to second floor, stairs to basement.
Living Room – Wood floor, 2 chandeliers, wainscot, crown molding, fireplace with mantel, 4 windows.
Family Room – Wood floor, Mantel, wainscot, 2 windows.
Sun Room – Wood floor, panel ceiling,panel walls, 2 ceiling fans, door to deck & patio.
Recreation Room – Wood floor, crown molding, wall sconce, 2 windows.
Dining Room – Wood floor, wainscot, hanging lamp, wainscot, crown molding, 2 windows.
Kitchen – Wood floor, stainless steel electric appliances, wall oven, stove with outside venting, granite center island with sink, pantry with wood counters, 2 windows.
Sitting Room – Potential powder room, wood floor, pass through to Family Room.
-In-Law Suite – Private entrance and fenced yard.
—-Living Room – Wood floor, hanging lamp, wainscot, stairs to Bedroom & Bathroom, 1 window.
—-Kitchen – Vinyl floor, hanging lamp, wood counters, stainless steel electric appliances, 1 window.
Second Floor
Hall – Wood floor, wainscot, 1 window.
Bedroom 1 – Wood floor, wainscot, crown molding, 2 closets, 2 windows.
Bedroom 2 – Wood floor, wainscot, crown molding, 1 closet, 2 windows.
Hall Bathroom – Ceramic tile floor, hanging lamp, closet, bathtub, 1 window.
Bedroom 3 – Wood floor, wainscot, crown molding, 2 closets, door to Side Hall, 1 window.
Bedroom 4 – Wood floor, marble mantel, wainscot, crown molding, 2 closets, door to Side Hall Bathroom, 2 windows.
Side Hall – Wood floor, back stairway.
Side Hall Bathroom – Ceramic tile floor, shower, 1 window.
Den – Painted wood floor, 3 windows.
Laundry Room – Painted wood floor, sink, 1 window.
Office – Wood floor, exposed wood beam ceiling, 2 windows.
-In-Law Suite (second story)
—-Bedroom 5 – Wood floor, hanging lamp, mantel, 2 wall sconces, crown molding, 2 closets, stairs to lower In-Law Suite Living Room, 4 windows.
—-Bathroom – Vinyl floor, closet, bathtub, 1 window.
Attic – Walk up, open space
Basement – Full basement and garage access
Garage – Oversize, side load, high ceilings, 2 cars.
MONTVIEU is a traditional house in general plan and detail, average in its period for a house of its size. The fact that its construction date is documented gives it a special importance to architectural historians because exact construction dates can seldom be determined for houses. This documentation makes it a “textbook’:’ for architectural historians, aiding in the dating of other houses. Its principal exterior details were its mansard roof with dormers, its cupola and one-story porches across the east and west fronts of the main house and the east front of the service wing. A similar dormer’d mansard roof covered the wing in the 1881 view, then but three bays in length. Except for the west porch all of these features are now missing. These features placed MONTVIEU in the Second Empire or French Renaissance Revival style, a style which flourished in the late 1860s and 1870s, revived again in the first decade of the 20th century……
A low hipped roof, barely visible from the ground, replaces the mansard of the main house and a low gabled roof with shed extension to the rear (west) now covers the lengthened wing. A two-story Doric portico, nearly the full width of the main house, replaces the original one-story porch illustrated in the 1881 publication. The interior significance of MONTVIEU is lower than indicated by its original exterior appearance due to the narrowness of the central hall and the simplicity in form of the straight stair which rises to each floor in a single flight…..
Updated on December 9, 2025 at 12:54 pm
Historic Montvieu c.1869 - 44 Montvieu Court Cockeysville, Maryland 21030, United States
