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$3,290,000
6 Beds 6 Baths
HOA
N/A
SQFT
5400
30 Somerset
Belmont, MA 02478
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Property Description

Grand In Town Historic Compound set behind granite posts and walls. The Albert Higgins house c1850 is one of Belmont's earliest homes. Perched above town with views of Boston in a sprawling country setting right out of Currier & Ives. The Main Italianate home features high ceilings, parlor windows & incredible details. This warm formal home features a welcoming gracious entry with sweeping Bullfinch staircase, an elegant front library, and chinoiserie painted oval dining room with bay window. A grand living room with arched marble fireplace is perfect for hosting holiday parties. Large sunny kitchen family room flanked with windows offers breathtaking scenic views of the grounds and city beyond. French doors lead to a spectacular yard complete with gardens, patios, stone walls and large trees. Upstairs offers numerous bedroom options including original top floor with natural wood. Restored 3 level Barn has 1 bedroom 1.5 bath apartment, work shop and ample storage. A Very Special Home!

Property Details

Amenities

  • House of Worship
  • Private School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • T-Station
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Vent Hood, Washer, Washer Hookup
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 3
  • Half Baths 3
  • Master Bath: 1

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 15
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Family Room Level: First Floor
  • Laundry Room Features: Interior Access, Walk Out

Utilities

  • Heating: Central Heat, Electric Baseboard, Geothermal Heat Source, Hot Water Baseboard, Hot Water Radiators, Individual, Oil, Other (See Remarks), Steam
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Other (See Remarks), Varies Per Unit
  • Cooling: Individual, None
  • Electric Info: 100 Amps, Circuit Breakers, Other (See Remarks), Underground
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: On-Site, Private Sewerage

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Barn, Detached, Storage, Work Area
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 8

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 5400
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1850
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Antique, Colonial, Courtyard, Detached, Italianate,
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame
  • Foundation Info: Poured Concrete
  • Roof Material: Aluminum, Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Rubber, Shingle, Slate
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: City View(s), Corner, Scenic View(s)
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Guest House, Patio, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
  • Road Type: Paved, Public, Publicly Maint.

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73295598
  • Last Updated: 10/11/24
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Seller's Representative: Sarah DeStefano, Belmont Homes Realty
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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