Hot property: Terrace-level home at The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Baltimore lists for $1.29M

Address: 801 Key Highway, Unit T50, Baltimore 21230

List price: $1,289,000

Year built: 2007

Real estate agent: Charlie Hatter and Heather Riley of Monument Sotheby’s International Realty, 410-525-5435

Last sold price/date: $1,000,000 on Dec. 12, 2013

Property size: 2,288-square-foot condo home has two bedrooms, two full bathrooms and one half-bathroom plus an expansive 2,000-square-foot private terrace

Unique features: Let’s start at the top. The rooftop terrace, to be exact, overlooks the city with a prime view of Federal Hill Park and the American Visionary Art Museum — two local landmarks practically in your backyard. The home is situated on a corner of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, adding to its panoramic viewpoint advantages.

Inside, the modern chef’s kitchen includes gleaming professional Viking stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry and an island wraparound counter with seating for five. The spacious open-living floor plan has a dining room and living room area that opens onto the kitchen as well as the terrace and private deck.

The main bedroom has an en suite spa bathroom, an office area features built-in bookcases and desk with a view that is bound to prove distracting.

There is glossy hardwood flooring throughout and lots of floor-to-ceiling windows to admire the city skyline.

Amenities of The Ritz-Carlton Residences include a semiprivate elevator, fitness center, billiards room, indoor salt water pool, 24-hour concierge and underground parking. Many of the common spaces have been recently renovated.