10 Somerset Ct

Listed at $3,750,000

10 Somerset Court, Belmont

4 Beds | Office | 3 Baths | 2,960 sq ft. | 10,400 sq ft. Lot | Built in 1976

A House For All Reasons

Connoisseur of breathtaking views?  Hiking enthusiast?  Gourmet chef?  Host Extraordinaire?  Car buff? Collector?  Ardent hobbyist?  Frequent flyer ?  Reluctant commuter?

This light-filled, spacious, two story, 4 BD 3 BA residence will be right up your alley, or, more accurately, down your cul-de-sac.  Located in Belmont’s vaunted Hallmark neighborhood this property is a keeper with only two previous owners in the last forty-five plus years.  And no wonder.  The Great Room with its vaulted ceiling, picture windows, adjoining deck and showstopping views of canyons and bay is the jewel in the crown of a property that backs on to Water Dog Lake & Open Space.  Nature beckons.  Hiking trails are out the front door and down the lane or stay in to enjoy the leafy splendor from the deck.

Reimagined by the current owners, the interior has undergone major renovations in the last decade infusing the property with a contemporary vibe and injecting updated technology and systems.  External stairs between the upper and lower decks and down to the yard ensure access from all levels to the great outdoors.  Dual-zone air conditioning units on both levels make cooking bearable and prevent sleepless nights during heat waves.  Ceiling fans are in all bedrooms.  Wiring for a sound system on the upper level and a central vacuum system are innovations introduced by the current owner.  Anderson windows are another upgrade.

A custom, natural wood front door is an enhancement along with matching wood garage doors.  The unusual sidelight adjacent to the front door opens to provide additional width to the passageway.  The iron railings on both sides of the stairs up to the covered front porch and the stone pavers comprising the driveway and the front path are additional contemporary touches.

White oak floors, entry hall skylights, vaulted ceilings and visibility from the vestibule to the deck adds to the airy, light-filled gestalt of the upper level.  The use of natural materials adds warmth and emphasis to the seamless indoor/outdoor lifestyle the architecture helps promote.  The three-fold deck doors on the upper level are hinged to fold and compress.

The kitchen has been expanded and an open space great room now dominates the upper floor.  Entertaining should be a breeze with the kitchen’s two sinks, two ovens, microwave drawer, eight burner gas range top, beverage bar with mini- fridge, quartz and marble countertops and super-sized pantry.  The marble-topped split-level island in the kitchen with its high-top seating is a prime spot for company to congregate as is the dining area by the picture windows in the Great Room or in the more formal front room.  Get on a first name basis with the appliances: Subzero, Bosch, Blue Star.

Channel your inner Martha Stewart while entertaining guests in the public spaces upstairs.  The deck overlooking the hills on the top level is ideally suited for summer BBQs.  Hot cocoa can be sipped by your guests on winter evenings in front of the electric fire in the Great Room.  Possibilities are plentiful depending upon the occasion or the crowd.

A large home office is thoughtfully tucked away in the back corner adjacent to the pantry and behind the formal front dining and sitting room.  The existence of a home office provides flexibility in reducing the necessity of a five-day work week commute.  Rounding out the upper level is the laundry room where a sink, counter space and built-in cupboards line the walls and the full bathroom with an updated shower stall and raised bathroom sink.  Lastly, check out the jumbo-sized attached garage with access to the house by way of the laundry room and to the side yard by way of an exterior door.

Downstairs are the private quarters:  four bedrooms, including the primary ensuite and a hallway bathroom with raised sink and stall shower.  Windows and doors along the back wall bring in plentiful natural light and frame the panoramic views.  Three of four bedrooms have deck access including the primary and one bedroom with a built in Murphy bed.

The primary bedroom has built in bedside tables.  The primary bathroom features a separate tub and stall shower, two marble-topped vanities opposite each other, radiant heating in the floor, electronic shades and access to the double-wide closet with window. Luxuriate with a soak in the tub or have a good scrub in the tiled shower knowing that when you emerge a warm floor awaits.

Storage space exists in abundance in the garage and underneath the stairs on the lower level.  A coat closet graces the front hallway.  Various built-ins, shelves and cupboards are generously sprinkled throughout bedrooms and in the home office.

Nearby shopping and dining venues and parks and schools in close proximity means manageable commutes for day-to-day needs.  92, 101, & 280 are all in easy reach.

Only two owners have called 10 Somerset Court home.  Why not be the third to accede to the throne?  All of Belmont will be at your feet.

• Redesigned and remodeled in 2015
• Stunning panoramic views of canyons and the bay from both levels
• Upper-level ideal for entertaining:  Oversized Chef’s kitchen with counter top galore, Island seating & Great Room with Deck Access, Formal Sitting Room & Dining Room at front of house, Full Bath
• Four Bedrooms situated together on Lower Level, primary ensuite and hall bath included
• En Suite Bath with double vanities, radiant heating, electric blinds, tub and stall shower
• Built-ins in Bedrooms and Home Office
• Ample room to set aside exercise or studio space, store gear, showcase a collection, or put up a house guest.
• Abundant Storage in Pantry, Laundry Room, Garage, Under Staircase
• High-ceilinged, cavernous 3-car garage that can accommodate vertical parking lifts
• Nearby John Brooks trailhead & Elevator trail and Hallmark, Hidden Canyon & Wakefield Parks
• Newly Landscaped; Lawns, front and back
• Close in shopping and dining at Crystal Springs, Laurelwood and Carlmont Village
• Easy access to major commute routes and area airports