Price: $1,950,000
Status: Active
Welcome to the historic Henrietta Somers or Somers-Notestine House.
Just steps from the world-class hiking, dining, and musical offerings of Boulder’s cherished cultural icon Chautauqua, this home is also 5 minutes from west Pearl St. In an incredible location with peek-a-boo views, this home radiates elegance sitting behind a stately wrought iron fence on ~1/4 acre.
Lovingly retaining many original features such as hardwood floors, built-in cabinets, French doors, marble-wood fireplace, curved staircase, this sun-drenched home features an entertainer’s dream backyard. With built-in grill, fireplace, and water feature, the backyard connects seamlessly with the adorable lower-level kitchenette/living room, allowing you to offer your friends, family and community high-end at-home tailgating.
With 5 bedrooms, formal dining, sunroom, private balcony, multiple living areas, and a potential ADU, this home has all you need for a balanced lifestyle.
Welcome home.
Commissioned in 1932 by Henrietta Somers who was founder of Somers Sunken Garden - a University Hill restaurant which is now known as ‘The Sink’.
Completed in 1935 by Glen Huntington, a notable Boulder architect who also designed the Boulder Court House, the Central Park Band Shell, & Boulder High School.
Landmarked due to its notable Colonial Revival architectural features such as the shape (rectangular & symmetrical), the roof structure (side-gabled), the materials (brick masonry), & the treatment of such elements as the cornices, entrances, & windows.
Retained original interior details include hardwood floors, built-in cabinets, French doors, casement windows with marble sills, lighting, curved staircase, arched doorways, crown molding, solid wood doors, cedar closet, & a marble & wood fireplace mantel.
*Photos Courtesy of Boulder Historical Society/Museum of Boulder
| Listing Type | Residential-Detached |
| Garage | Detached |
| Lot SqFt | 9,038 |
| Acreage | 0.21 |
| Zoning | SFR |
| Legal Description | LOTS 21-22-23 BLK 35 UNIVERSITY PLACE |
| Total | 4116 SqFt ($510/SF) |
| Finished w/o Bsmt | 2711 SqFt ($775/SF) |
| Total Finished | 4116 SqFt ($510/SF) |
| Upper Level | 1075 SqFt |
| Main Level | 1636 SqFt |
| Lower Level | 0 SqFt |
| Basement | 1405 SqFt |
| Primary Bedroom | 14 x 24 (Upper) |
| Bedroom 2 | 11 x 14 (Upper) |
| Bedroom 3 | 11 x 14 (Upper) |
| Bedroom 4 | 14 x 14 (Main) |
| Bedroom 5 | 10 x 11 (Basement) |
| Kitchen | 10 x 18 (Main) |
| Living Room | 14 x 24 (Main) |
| Dining Room | 12 x 15 (Main) |
| Laundry Room | 11 x 14 (Basement) |
| Family Room | 9 x 17 (Main) |
| Rec. Room | 14 x 24 (Basement) |
| Taxes/Tax Year | $11082 / 2020 |
| Metro Tax Dist | - |
| School District | Boulder Valley Dist RE2 |
| Elementary | Flatirons |
| Middle/Jr High | Manhattan |
| High | Boulder |
| Construction | Wood/Frame, Brick/Brick Veneer |
| Heating | Hot Water |
| Type | Colonial |
| Design Features | Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Stain/Natural Trim, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Wood Floors, 6-Panel Doors, French Doors, Crown Molding |
| Basement Foundation | Full Basement, 90%+ Finished Basement, Crawl Space, Walk-out Basement, Daylight Basement |
| Location Description | Corner Lot, Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Level Lot, Historic District, House/Lot Faces S, Within City Limits |
| Inclusions | Window Coverings, Electric Range/Oven, Self-Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Refrigerator, Clothes Washer, Clothes Dryer, Microwave, Jetted Bath Tub, Laundry Tub, Gas Bar-B-Q, Garage Door Opener, Disposal |
| Fireplace | 2+ Fireplaces |
| Disabled Accessibility | Level Lot, Near Bus, Main Floor Bath, Main Level Bedroom, Stall Shower |
| Outdoor Features | Lawn Sprinkler System, Balcony, Patio |
| Energy Features | Sun Space, Southern Exposure, Storm Window, Storm Doors |
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