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Extraordinary retreat in the city! The property known as Sommerwood is privately set in the midst of nearly 8 acres south of the James River along the Cherokee and Huguenot Road corridors. Built in 1976 as the builder's personal home and occupied by one family, it features a slate roof and mostly brick exterior with a pool. The six bedroom and six bath home is ideal for casual family living and relaxing in a tranquil woodland setting. The first floor features a large foyer with a stunning curved staircase, living room with ten foot ceiling, marble fireplace, large dining room open to a spacious sunroom, family room, handsome paneling, bookcases and fireplace plus a first floor owner's suite with walk-in closets, dressing room and bathroom as well as a first floor guest suite. The eat-in kitchen was renovated in 2004 with cherry cabinets and a pantry. The second level boasts four bedroom suites, a cedar closet and walk-in attic storage. The lower level is an entertainer's dream with a built-in bar and open recreation room accented with bookcases and a fireplace that opens to the outdoor patio, huge pool and lush, well maintained garden and landscaping. In addition, there's a private study, full bath, a half bath and conditioned storage. A whole house generator, four zone HVAC, two car garage with replacement doors, rear fencing 2002, LED exterior security lights, private well for the irrigation system. Move-in condition and well maintained, it presents an excellent opportunity to make cosmetic finish updates. Purchaser will have the exclusive option to buy the adjoining 0.85 building lot for a future single family home.
| DAYS ON MARKET | 1 | LAST UPDATED | 1/2/2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACT | None | YEAR BUILT | 1976 |
| COMMUNITY | 60 - Richmond | GARAGE SPACES | 2.0 |
| COUNTY | Richmond City | STATUS | Active |
| PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| Elementary School | Fisher |
|---|---|
| Jr. High School | Thompson |
| High School | Huguenot |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | Electric, Zoned |
|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| APPLIANCES | Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater |
| AREA | 60 - Richmond |
| BASEMENT | Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access, Yes |
| CONSTRUCTION | Block, Brick, Frame, HardiPlank Type |
| EXTERIOR | Lighting, Storage |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| GARAGE | Yes |
| HEAT | Electric, Zoned |
| INTERIOR | Bookcases, Built-in Features, Central Vacuum, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Master Downstairs, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Wired for Data |
| LOT | 7.979 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION | Landscaped |
| PARKING | Attached, Circular Driveway, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side |
| POOL | Yes |
| POOL DESCRIPTION | Outdoor Pool, Fenced, Gunite, In Ground, Private |
| SEWER | Septic Tank |
| STORIES | 2 |
| STYLE | Cape Cod, Two Story |
| SUBDIVISION | None |
| TAXES | 16404 |
| WATER | Public |
| ZONING | R-1 |
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