Single Family Home for sale
A Home for the Holidays! The picturesque setting, superb location in the Town of Somerset and versatile floor plan combine to create the perfect venue for festive parties and cozy holiday gatherings. Originally built in 1910, this enchanting Nantucket style residence has been beautifully renovated and thoughtfully expanded over the years, creating abundant space for family living and gracious entertaining. There are high ceilings, walls-of-windows, and exquisite architectural details with a touch of English countryside allure.
The welcoming covered porch is a gateway to the impressive foyer with its grand staircase. The elegant living room boasts a gas fireplace, custom built-ins, a coffered ceiling, two sets of French doors and opens to the formal dining room with bucolic views. The light-filled open chef's kitchen features a large center island, quartz countertops, two dishwashers, top of the line appliances , two pantry closets, and breakfast bar. There is also a second more informal dining room for morning coffee and casual meals. The spacious family room, with a gas fireplace and built-ins, opens to the charming screened-in porch surrounded by trees. A convenient office or homework area , mudroom, laundry, powder room, and an oversized two car garage complete the main level.
There are three staircases to the upper level where you will find six bedrooms and five full baths. The generously sized primary bedroom suite features a luxurious marble bath . Two of the bedrooms, with their own bathrooms, wet bar, and staircase, create a separate wing of the house that can be used as a guest or nanny suite and a second family room or home office.
The lushly landscaped 20,000 square foot lot is a gardener's dream. The private entertainment patio features a built-in grill and fireplace. There is a charming front porch with a sitting area to greet guests and have afternoon tea. Imagine the endless possibilities of fun on the front lawn with its supersized grassy play area.
The paths to the biking and jogging trails of the Capital Crescent Trail and Norwood Park are at your doorstep. Somerset Elementary School is up the street. Metro and the shops and restaurants of Friendship Heights are close by.
The Town of Somerset is known for its warm sense of community and small-town feel. There is a neighborhood swimming pool, the Dolphins swim team, tennis courts and basketball hoops. The Fourth of July picnic, parties and dinners at the pool, and trick or treating on Halloween are popular Town traditions.
This truly is a rare find!
