3 Historic Colonial Mansions In MD, CT And MI: How Much House

ACROSS AMERICA — To convey tradition, elegance and grace, nothing beats a Colonial style home. The timeless architectural style first emerged during Colonial rule and remains popular today.

Usually rectangular or symmetrical, Colonial homes often feature front entrance columns, imposing central staircases with a formal entry, and are constructed with wood, brick or stone, depending on the region and time period.

This week in Patch’s real estate feature How Much House, we’re looking at three Colonial homes in three states.

Maryland | $3,850,000

10600 Park Heights Ave., Owings Mills, Maryland
Listed by: Jeremy Batoff, Compass

Known as the Williams House, a historically significant replica of the home once owned by the influential 18th-century resident Samuel Owings for whom Owings Mills is named exudes Southern charm.

Built in 1902, it offers 7,439 square feet of living space and is perched high on a hill on more than 15 acres. It has six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, five of them full baths. It boasts oversized rooms and elegant entertaining spaces, as well as picturesque views of the Greenspring Valley below.

This home is built for entertaining, with remarkable outdoor gathering spaces, a gym, a pool and a pool house. The property includes a tenant/guest house with a separate entrance.

Care has been taken to ensure the breathtaking turn-of-the-century craftsmanship blends with the modern elements of today’s living. Peek inside for more photos.

Connecticut | $2,999,000

2 Newton Turnkpike, Westport, Connecticut
Listed by: Angela Benzan, Higgins Group Bedford Square

Built in 1939, this estate sitting on 4.54 acres in Westport’s well-to-do Old Hill enclave was once owned by the Joy Perfume family. It has been thoughtfully updated with modern luxuries while preserving the historic character of the home.

The five-bedroom, four-bath house offers 5,054 square feet of living space. Classic french doors lead to a blue stone patio and heated granite pool, and the park-like property offers a perfect outdoor retreat for entertaining.

Among interior features are an updated kitchen with marble and stainless appliances, a cherry library and a four-season sunroom. The luxurious master suite features a fireplace, marble bathroom and sitting area.

A first-floor guest wing offers privacy, and a separate two-bedroom cottage has a kitchen, living room, office and full bath. A 1,200-square-foot recording studio completes the package. Peek inside for more photos.

Michigan | $419,000

1912 Fourth St., Jackson, Michigan
Listed by: Valerie Stover, Val Stover Real Estate Team

This magnificent historic home in the Lower Essex Heights area of Jackson is presumed to have been built around 1867 by the father of Ella Merriman Sharp, a pioneer in advocating for the preservation of the state’s forests. The Ella Sharp Museum & Park is nearby.

The 3,102-square-foot home built on a 1.4-acre lot has four bedrooms and three baths. A large slate front porch leads into a stunning foyer with 11-foot ceilings, original 1800s wood floors, huge arches, and coved ceilings and thick moldings throughout the home.

The living room is spacious, offering a bay window sitting area, a gas fireplace and a custom built-in hidden television and entertainment cabinet. Peek inside for more photos.

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