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The Historic Homes of the Mid-Atlantic
From Virginia Hunt Country to Maryland’s Eastern Shore, these historic homes are among the Mid-Atlantic’s most important.
The Historic Homes of the Mid-Atlantic
From the rolling hills of Virginia Hunt Country to the sprawling waterfront estates of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the Mid-Atlantic is home to some of the world’s most beautiful homes.
Yet, when one thinks of home, it’s common to think of new trends in building design — such as modern and contemporary home styles.
But for those who relish in the ideals of traditional architecture and design, it’s easy to forget the splendor of historic homes.
In this curated collection of the most historic homes in the Mid-Atlantic, we hope you will find inspiration in what these age-old residences has to offer.
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Mount Sharon of Orange, Virginia. Image courtesy of Bright MLS.
ORANGE, VIRGINIA
Mount Sharon
Located on over 500 acres, the Mount Sharon estate is among the most historic homes in the Mid-Atlantic. Anchored by a handsome Georgian residence, Mount Sharon features historic gardens were originally created in 1937 by renowned architect Louis Bancel LaFarge. Recently re-imagined by acclaimed Virginia landscape architect Charles J. Stick, Mount Sharon offers bucolic vistas and stunning mountain views of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains.
Cloverfields of Queenstown, Maryland. Image courtesy of Jennifer Hughes.
QUEENSTOWN, MARYLAND
Cloverfields
A rare example of early 18th-century architecture, Cloverfields was built along the Wye River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore for wealthy planter and merchant Philomont Hemsley. Built with over 300,000 handmade bricks, over 30 glazed windows, and magnificent terraced gardens, Cloverfields shines under new light thanks to a meticulous renovation by Kimmel Studio Architects, Lynbrook of Annapolis, and the Cloverfields Preservation Foundation.
The Merrywood Estate of McLean, Virginia. Image courtesy of Gordon Beall.
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
The Merrywood Estate
Regarded as one of the finest private estates in the Mid-Atlantic, The Merrywood Estate has served as home to several of America’s most influential political and business leaders, including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Gracing the banks of the Potomac River in McLean, Virginia, Merrywood was built in 1919 in the Georgian style and features formal gardens designed by celebrated landscape architect Beatrix Ferrand as well as modernized interior decoration by acclaimed interior designer Barry Dixon.
The Rice House of Richmond, Virginia. Image courtesy of Ansel Olson.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
The Rice House
Completed in 1965 for Ambassador Walter Rice, this legendary home in Richmond, Virginia is among the finest examples of modern architecture in the United States. Known as The Rice House, this historic home is an original design of architect Richard Neutra and was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 as a notable contribution to American design. In 2019, following a meticulous whole-home renovation at the hands of custom home builders Mako Builders and award-winning architecture firm 3North, The Rice House remains a quintessential example of modern American design.
Charlcote House of Baltimore, Maryland. Image courtesy of Monument Sotheby’s International Realty.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
Charlcote House
Designed by legendary architect John Russell Pope in 1914, Charlcote House is among the finest private residences in the Mid-Atlantic. Located in the historic Guilford neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland — regarded for its well-preserved historic mansions and tree-lined streets — Chalcote House os an impressive example of Classical Revival architecture. Today, Charlcote House has been reimagined formodern living at the hand of critically-acclaimed interior designer Mona Hajj.
Elway Hall of Warrenton, Virginia. Image courtesy of Darren Higgins.
WARRENTON, VIRGINIA
Elway Hall
Set on nearly 300 acres in the heart of Virginia Hunt Country, Elway Hall captures the timeless elegance and fairy-tale romance of a bygone era. Built in 1907 by prominent industrialist and railroad tycoon, Johnson Newlon Camden and architect H.H. Richardson, this extraordinary Edwardian mansion offers more than 15,000 square feet of interior living space and sweeping views of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. Among the many distinct architectural details throughout this historic mansion, Elway Hall offers a masterclass in bespoke interiors thanks to award-winning interior designer Barry Dixon.
The Friary on the Severn of Annapolis, Maryland.Image courtesy of Sean Shanahan.
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND
The Friary on the Severn
Set on a gracious bend of the Severn River — just minutes from downtown Annapolis, Maryland — lies one of the most distinctive estates in the Mid-Atlantic. Known as The Friary on the Severn, this historic estate residence — once a Capuchin monastery — was designed in 1923 by architect Charles E. Anthony in the Georgian style. The subject of a recent renovation by custom home builders Ilex Construction and interior design firm Johnson Birman, the Friary on the Severn sits on over 20 acres of private grounds courtesy of acclaimed landscape architecture firm Moody Graham.
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