On a clear
day, this beautiful home in the Sunset Hill neighborhood of Ballard--situated
directly above Golden Gardens --offers unobstructed 180 degree views of
Discovery Park, Edmonds, and Puget Sound, across to the Olympics, south to Bainbridge
Island, and north up
to Canada. The beautiful lot is designed for privacy--its mature landscaping
screens the property and maximizes its peaceful seclusion. Two decks, one
adjoining the main floor dining room/kitchen, and an upper deck adjoining an
upstairs bedroom, offer spaces to relax and enjoy the incredible views and
awesome sunsets.
This home has been
expertly renovated while retaining its timeless architectural features. The
charming main level entry with its period lighting and beautiful mahogany and
iron staircase just hints at the old- world charm that lies beyond. The living
room has a box beam ceiling, French glass doors, marble fireplace, wool carpets
and large windows looking onto lush green native landscaping and breathtaking
water views.
The dining room is
classically styled and large windows deliver panoramic Puget Sound views. The
remodeled kitchen includes the fine quality appliances you’d expect in a home
like this and has a large picture window perfect for enjoying the views that
just don’t stop! The den with its wraparound mahogany wood moldings and wool
carpets that will make you want to spend rainy days and late evenings there,
curled up with a good book.
Outstanding natural light from the western
exposure is augmented by specialty lighting preserves the warmth and beauty of
all of the rooms on the main level and to enhance the experience, there are
built-in surround sound speakers in each room with a stereo system on the main
floor. If you can bear to cover up the amazing views, simply lower the new
designer Roman shades.
Upstairs, the master
bedroom with its own fabulous Puget Sound views has a decorative fireplace, two
closets, and French glass doors. A second upstairs bedroom has its own private
cedar deck and another bedroom includes a built-in bed, cabinets, and large
cedar-lined closet.
The spacious lower level bedroom has wool carpeting and built in closet and its
own adjoining marble bathroom and shower. Across the hall is a large family
room, gas fireplace, wood paneled storage cabinets, and a 60" Mitsubishi
TV. And, as one would expect, there are a bank of full-length double hung windows
with views of the garden and Puget Sound. Also on this level—a utility room,
washer/dryer, lots of cabinets, closets, storage space, and a second kitchen
that includes a stove, refrigerator, microwave, and separate outside
access—perfect for a mother-in-law suite or nanny quarters.
Other property
features:
·
4 bed 2.25
bath, 3,320 sq foot property on a 7,951 sq foot lot
·
New water
heater
·
Zone
heating with radiant and baseboard heat
·
Private,
fenced, view backyard with mature rhododendron gardens
·
One car
garage; off-street parking for two vehicles
·
Walking distance
to Golden Gardens and Shilshole Marina, just minutes to downtown Ballard
·
Hardwood
floors refinished in 2016
·
New wool
carpets in 2016
·
Outdoor
lighting and sprinkler system
·
At the end
of Metro 17 express bus line with rapid access to Ballard and downtown, several
other bus lines at Cafe Fiore; within walking distance of Wallingford/Northgate
lines
Available for occupancy December 1, 2018.
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