Residential Land with Home for Sale in Richmond, Virginia

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.