Historic charm with modern amenities! The original tenant house for the Lilburn Mansion c. 1857 known as Lilburn Cottage and Balderstones Cottage is beautifully remodeled. Considered important and significant to Howard County's architectural and social history. Enjoy the charm & peace of a .80 acre wooded lot hidden away in historic Ellicott City. Modernized b/w 2010-2016 with the historic character preserved. All improvements done professionally & w/ the approval of Ellicott City Historic Society when needed. Improvements included: roof 2010; removed oil tank 2011; installed gas line to house; new HVAC; new electric panel; new electric & plumbing whole house; rebuilt stone retaining walls; rebuilt driveway & expanded to dbl the size; new shed; insulation and wooden walls in the attic bedroom; removed old living room staircase & installed new staircase; wood flrs in kitchen and primary bdrm; balcony railings, floor and ceiling; added lower level bathroom; all appliances; changed out vanity and toilets in main level bath, added closets in bedrooms, 3 exterior doors, landscaping, hardscape, etc) Enjoy meals on your deck or patio, the quiet sounds of nature, watching the deer walk by. An award-winning school district that has earned Blue Ribbon status! Convenient Patapsco State Park trails, restaurants & shopping! The home had 3 bedrooms; however, owner opened up a wall to convert to 2 bedrooms. You can live here or earn income using it as an Airbnb! Note: Please be courteous to NOT block neighbor's access to their circular driveway as you enter and exit. Sellers have requested that showings take place Friday- Sunday with offers due by Monday 10am so that they can ratify something quickly to keep showings during Covid to just 3 days.