8023 Rider Ave, Baltimore, MD 21204

Incredible opportunity to own a stately Victorian on quiet Rider Avenue. The home presents the best of all worlds with historic features like wrap-around porches, quarter sawn oak floors, four fireplaces, and arched doorways married to the modern convenience of an incredible gourmet country kitchen addition, replacement windows, new roof (2024), whole house generator and custom primary bath. Up stone steps and under cover of the wrap around porch is the main entry hall with a double sided fireplace (decorative) and coat closet. The first level features a formal living room with a wood burning fireplace and French doors to the porch; den with floor to ceiling bookcases, fireplace, bow windows and curved wall; formal dining room with picture and chair moulding, curved wall and French doors to deck; country kitchen with pine cabinets, glass front cabinets, granite and butcher block countertops, double wall ovens, island with cooktop, random width pine floors, fireplace with log storage, desk area, breakfast room with coffered ceiling and built-ins; family room with fireplace, built-in cabinetry and shelving, dry sink bar and French door to deck; secondary entrance hall with laundry/mudroom with lockers and coat closet; and a half bath. The second level is improved with a primary suite that has a walk-in closet and a renovated bath (2018) with radiant heated marble floor, double vanity and custom shower with bench; bedroom #2 with built-in dresser with glass front cabinetry and double closet; bedroom #3 with two closets and stairs to attic; bedroom #4 with floor to ceiling shelving and two closets and ell-shaped bedroom #5 with built-ins; and two full hall baths. The lower level has a daylight family room with two closets and shelving niches; office area with closet; large mechanicals/storage room and smaller storage room with second washer and refrigerator. There are multiple systems for HVAC for controlled comfort with the added insurance of a whole house generator. The exterior is improved with a three sided wrap around porch, wood deck and one plus car detached garage with storage area. Set back from the street, this level .94 acre lot is a rarity with mature perennial plantings and trees - perfect for relaxing, entertaining or playing anything. Walk to Riderwood Elementary. The best of everything - style, comfort, quality and convenience - this is the one you’ve been waiting for.