Just north of Friendship Heights, Somerset was created from the southwestern corner of the Friendship Land Grant in the late 19th century by five government scientists. Five streets named after the English counties of Essex, Dorset, Warwick, Surrey and Cumberland comprised the original community, now designated the Historic District where thirty-one homes are considered “primary resources.” Somerset stretches from Wisconsin Avenue on the east to Little Falls Parkway on the West. River Road and Western Avenue define its southern edge. For a community guide, consult Chevy Chase expert and resident of nearby Rollingwood, Melinda Estridge.
Chartered in 1906, Somerset has become home to an eclectic mix of just over 400 homes including shingled Victorians, bungalows, ramblers, Tudors, moderns and classic colonials. Students attend Somerset Elementary School, Westland Middle School and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. Within Somerset, residents enjoy:
Chevy Chase and Somerset offer everything you’re looking for, with Washington and Bethesda right in your backyard. Contact Melinda Estridge — nobody offers you more knowledge about Montgomery County and all that is ChevyChaseLiving.
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