Brick and Stone, English styled cottage in Baltimore County's Stoneleigh neigborhood (several of this house pattern can be found in this neighborhood, now a National Register Historic District ) was acquired by the current owner in 2014. Work included removal of overgrown vegetation, enclosure of former rear Breezeway /Entry area to create a small Mudroom, insertion of new first floor Powder Room (in corner of double Garage adjoining Kitchen), updating and integration of compartmented Kitchen/Breakfast Room, and removal of existing bearing wall between Dining Room and Kitchen,resulting in a more contemporary cooking, dining, and entertaining space. Roof and second floor loads on former bearing wall are now carried on a 6” deep steel beam, located in a bulkhead above the new eating counter/peninsula. New deck allows for outdoor dining, and access to existing patio and large sideyard area.