Maximalist Maryland Home Wows With Eye-Popping, Whimsical Style for $785K

Looks can be deceiving, especially when it comes to the surprises tucked inside this magical “Alice in Wonderland”-like find for $785,000 in Pikesville, MD.

The home’s traditional-looking, two-story exterior doesn’t hint at the splashy designs behind its front door.

Expect to be wowed with over-the-top details, including zebra-print carpeted stairs, a mirrored dining room with a wallpaper-lined ceiling, and a bathroom awash in polka dots.

‘Eccentric and whimsical’

“The home is completely unique, eccentric and whimsical,” says Patricia Spigel, a listing agent with Compass. “A lot of love went into every choice that the sellers put in there.”

From the vibrant color choices and design concepts, it’s clear these owners had fun decorating this four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home. After all, who ever said wallpaper belongs only on walls?

In the ornate black-and-red chef’s kitchen, checkerboard flooring and crystal-festooned chandeliers lend a spectacular visual.

With its elaborate ceiling and center island, this one-of-a-kind space is a show-stopping conversation piece.

“The range is very beautiful,” Spigel says. “There are handles on the drawers and the knobs are like crystal. The whole home is so embellished … Everything has been custom designed.”

Upstairs, the primary suite has a sitting room, a two-sided fireplace, wet bar, lots of built-ins, walk-in closets, and a balcony. An enormous black marble bathroom features a Jacuzzi tub and separate shower.

Another nearby bathroom serves up a wild twist with leopard-print walls and an orange sink.

Set on a half-acre lot, the home also comes with a dance studio on the finished lower level and an “exceptional in-ground pool out back with spa and beautiful landscaping,” Spigel says.

Located in the heart of Pikesville and near great schools, the home is in a wonderful neighborhood, she adds.

‘Mysterious yet elegant’

The owners bought the home new in 1972 for just $49,990. Now, 50 years later, they are hoping to sell it for about $195 per square foot. That would be a 1,470% profit, for anyone doing the math at home.

“The owners did a lot of entertaining here over the years,” Spigel says. They “loved the style and vibe of being mysterious yet elegant. I’m definitely having a lot of fun with this one.”

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