Extremely rare double-width, 26 foot wide, historic 1840s home across from the Smithsonian Institution's B&O Railroad Museum. Completely renovated in the early 2000s with all new electrical, plumbing, mechanical, but lovingly restored with original wide-board pine flooring, original mantelpieces, and 8 fireplaces. Former home of nationally recognized Baltimore artist Matthew McConville, the home features hand painted tiles and sculpted faces throughout the house by the artist. A 3-season enclosed lower-level sunroom looks out onto a well-maintained, meadow-style garden - an oasis where the birds are louder than the city. A fully finished basement with a full bath and bedroom can easily be an in-law suite or rentable lower level. A 676 square foot attic provides a wealth of storage space or could be converted into a full extra floor of living space. The house is filled with unique features, including an alarm system hidden behind a picture frame, a secret stair that opens for a valuables stash, a wealth of built-in bookshelves throughout the house, historically accurate soapstone countertops, and handcrafted artisan custom cabinetry. The house has all-new double pane windows plus a new refrigerator, dishwasher, and oversized washer/dryer, all purchased in the past two years. Located in historic Pigtown, the up-and-coming neighborhood that features Mobtown Ballroom; the gourmet deli Culinary Architecture; a vegan restaurant Greener Kitchen; the new Suspended Brewery; and, coming soon, the high-end coffeeshop, Milk & Honey. Within walking distance of the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus, the University of Maryland Medical Center & Biopark, the Orioles and Ravens stadiums, Hollins Market, the Camden MARC line, and just a 20 minute walk to the Baltimore Harbor. Location is conveniently situated within 10 blocks of the MLK on-ramp to I-95, making UMBC, BWI, and Washington, DC easily accessible.