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New Listing!- Mt. Baker View Estate

We are thrilled to blog about our newest Bennion & Deville listing, a fabulous 1911-built home thats situated on an expansive corner lot in Mount Baker – the kind of place, reported The Seattle Times, “where a few neighbors hire a band, strap on their tool belts and erect a stage in the park to provide free concerts for the neighborhood. Where people get together to fight City Hall or to dog a major petroleum company over a contaminated site. Where the community club hosts a neighborhood potluck for 300 and a biennial Home Tour requiring 150 volunteers — and also raises around $100,000 a year in college scholarships.”

Take a peek through 2810 Cascadia Avenue South….

Property Features:

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 4.5
Finished SF: 8,165
Lot Size: 1.4+ Acre
Year Built: 1911
Fireplaces: 2
Garage: 2-Car
2013 Taxes: $24,423
Heat: Gas, Radiant
Media Room
Dance Studio
Separate Apartment

This stately manse, built in 1911 occupies a coveted corner lot nearly an acre in size. From its hillside perch above Lake Washington, the magnificent 2-story house enjoys commanding views of the water, Cascade Mountains, and Mt. Rainier. A terraced front yard with mature plantains, a circular drive, koi pond and fountain provide a lovely approach to the house.
The foyer and formals are all grand in scale and graced with oak panel walls, high ceilings, hardwood floors and other period detailing. Multiple sets of front doors in the living room open to a full-width deck that provides breathtaking vistas and front-row seats to Seafair festivities.
The main home has 6 bedrooms, all located on the second level as well as 3 flu baths. Large master suite has spectacular views and adjoining sitting room or office.

The lower level of the house is dedicated to serious play and includes a media/billiards room, a dance studio, a music/game room, an exercise room and a media room.

A detached 2-car garage and full carriage house apartment complete this grand estate.

Offered at $3,750,000

Simply Seattle – Washington Park Arboretum at Dusk

On a walk through the stunning Washington Park Arboretum at dusk this weekend we snapped this beautifully ominous shot of Lake Washington with the University of Washington’s Husky Stadium in the distance. To get this view, take the Foster Island Trail – a 2 mile loop and a spectacular walk on a sunny day or evening.

New Listing- Distinguished Washington Park Estate

This beautiful home in the coveted Washington Park neighborhood with unique street-t0-street lot hit the market yesterday! If you’re in the market for lush grounds, period details, and leafy lake vistas this new Bennion & Deville listing is a must see!

715 McGilvra Boulevard E

Year Built: 1926
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 4.75
Fireplaces: 2
Security System
SF Lot: 24,085
Lake & Mountain Views
Detached 2-Car Garage
SF: 4,930

Offered at $3,300,000

This distinguished 1926 English-style home is nestled in the trees above Lake Washington with beautiful lake, mountain, and downtown Bellevue skyline views. Richly appointed and updated with spacious formals, hardwood floors, leaded-glass windows, beamed and vaulted ceilings and Venetian plaster walls. Top-notch stainless kitchen features marble counters and large island with breakfast seating and opens to spacious family/dining room. Four generous bedrooms including stunning master retreat with marble bath and full dress- ing room as well as penthouse-style suite on third floor complete with small living area. Lush grounds with secluded patios and leafy lake vistas. Situated on an oversized street-to-street lot with detached garage and additional parking and very close to all the boutiques, restaurants, beach, park, and all that Madison Park has to offer!

For more details on this home please visit this listing on our website.

Broker’s Open- Unprecedented Waterfront Opportunity

Join us today in for a broker’s open with Mary P. Snyder Luxury Real Estate at this stunning Windermere estate. This beautiful property features 3 levels of immaculately landscaped grounds complete with pool, sports court, 263+ /- ft of sparkly waterfront, and 2 docks.

This gated, in-city, 3-lot retreat offers a superb brick Tudor and enchanting lakeside guesthouse. Spectacular lake and mountain views, including today’s breathtaking clear shot of a snow peaked Mount Rainier on full display.

Today’s crystal blue skies are truly flaunting all this property has to offer and we’ll be here until 1:30 so do drop in.

For more details on this listing please visit our website.

NEW LISTING- Distinguished Montlake Tudor

Decorative brickwork, half-timbering, stained glass doors, beautifully maintained hardwoods, period sconces, wainscoting, beamed ceilings and a large elegant marble fireplace are just some of the exquisite details in this distinguished Montlake tudor that is new on the market as of just yesterday!

Built in 1927 but featuring a fully updated kitchen with crisp white cabinetry, granite counters and high-end stainless appliances this home strikes the perfect balance between modernized amenities and thoughtful preservation of the home’s original features.

Address: 2231 East Lake Washington Boulevard
City: Seattle
NWMLS: 600691
List Price: $1,350,000
Status: Available
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Heat: Gas, radiant
Fireplace: 2
Taxes: $11,167 (2013)
Year Built: 1927
Square Feet: 5540
Lot Size: 7,019

Located near the in-city oasis of the Washington Park Arboretum, the University of Washington, and the central business district for Montlake that includes the Montlake Blvd Market, Cafe Lago, the Montlake Ale House, the Montlake Bicycle Shop, Fuel coffee shop, and the public library, this centralized neighborhood offers something for everyone.

For more details on this listing , please visit our website, or join us for an open house today from 11:30 – 1:30.

New Listing – Seattle Lakefront Living

Start your search with the end result: a lifestyle of lakefront living in one of Seattle’s most serene settings. Split into two different listing parcels, this exceptional property, (see plot map for details) is situated on over two acres including 263+/- feet of prime shoreline on Lake Washington.

Embodying discrete luxury, a beautiful gated entry and circular driveway with mature trees, a water feature lush plantings and rose gardens sets the tone for this spectacular Windermere property.

The main house, a 4,630-sq-ft two story Tudor Revival was constructed in 1933 and is believed to have been the seventh home built in the sought after Windermere neighborhood. Featuring original brick walls with timber detailing, leaded glass windows and period detailing, it is clear that this home has been thoughtfully updated and maintained, preserving its original character.

Leveled landscaping towards the water leads to the property’s additional amenities including an enchanting 1996-built lakeside guest house, heated pool with cabana (including changing rooms, three-quarter bath and exercise space), tram to shoreline level, sports court, and 2 docks.

Privately secluded within its prestigious community; multiple levels overlooking sunscaped Lake Washington; ample land to build your dream home; mesmerizing views of the Cascade Mountains and Mt. Ranier…. this property is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular properties on Lake Washington.

This remarkable estate has the perfect balance of beauty, nature, privacy, opportunity and location and is a rare waterfront opportunity for the discerning buyer.

For more information, please visit this listing on our website, or contact the Bennion & Deville team to schedule an appointment to view this property today!

RED (Lot A + B + C): $9,950,000 – Main house, pool, sports court, guesthouse, 263+/- waterfront, 2 docks.

BLUE (Lot B + C): $7,500,000 – Guesthouse, 263 +/- waterfront, 2 docks.

Disclaimer: The plot lines depicted on map are not shown to actual size nor are these images binding as to detail of property lines.

OPEN HOUSE – Downtown Kirkland Penthouse

JOIN US IN KIRKLAND

Come enjoy the incredible views this morning from 11am-1pm at 735 1st Street S #303

Beautiful 4,250 square foot penthouse with forever views of Lake Washington and the Olympic Mountains. The lock-and-go convenience of condominium living with the floor plan, space and storage of a single family home. Dramatic foyer, marble floors, wide hallways, large formals, walls of windows and a gracious circular floor plan. Three bedroom suites, expansive wrap around view terrace, air conditioning, 3-car garage parking.

Hope to see you there!

Simply Seattle – Foggy Lake Union & Seattle’s Houseboat Community

We passed through Seattle’s Lake Union houseboat community on the way to work this morning just to snap a picture or two of the jaw-dropping view on lake. With the slow change of seasons from summer to fall complete, and this cold front having moved in entirely, the bright winter sun we’ve been so lucky to hold on to almost all the way through November showed off Seattle in all it’s sparkly glory again this morning.

Nestled between Downtown, Elliot Bay and Lake Washington, Lake Union’s light almost seems to creep in westward through the Montlake Cut, beneath both bridges to begin tackling the thick fog bank that looms over the lake many mornings and brightening the rest of the city. This morning’s fog was spectacular, in the early hours, it hid the lake entirely, breaking up as the sun rolled over Capitol Hill and started to illuminate Queen Anne’s Eastern face. Later morning revealed a still, shimmering surface dotted with kayakers and reflecting the beginnings of a sleepy Seattle skyline. The effects were almost ethereal, and we captured the moment for some further bragging via the blogosphere.

The Emerald City Experience

On such a surprisingly beautiful and crisp fall day, we decided this video was the perfect thing to share to highlight our love affair with Seattle in the sun. Despite the bad rep we get for skies riddled with clouds and mildly dreary days on end, no other place can really top our fair city when graced with even a little sunshine.

Videographer Don Jensen, crafted this spectacular time lapse video showcasing stunning images that span from sparkly lake views to the hustle and bustle of Pike Place Market. Seattle is known for it’s incredible landscapes, but it isn’t so often recognized for it’s sunnier days and this video shows off Seattle in all of it’s spectacular glory!

“The city of Seattle is a very diverse city offering everything from industrial to artistic; crowded to vacant, the hustle and bustle of a large city mixed with quiet ocean side parks,” Jensen wrote on his Vimeo page presenting the project. “The ultimate goal was to present a video that would show what a person could see as they made their way through and around the city in the course of a day or two.”

Taken in almost 40 different locations around the city, and made up of roughly 21,000 images this video is truly beautiful!

Open House – Charming Laurelhurst Home

Join the Bennion & Deville Fine Homes Inc. team today from 11am- 1pm for a broker’s open in our newest listing, this charming home in Laurelhurst.

Located in Laurelhurst, one of Seattle’s most sought after neighborhoods, this 2,640 square foot home offers an elegant circular floor plan and sun-drenched living spaces. Built in 1941, this home is complemented by traditional detailing and hardwood floors throughout. The spacious living room has a fireplace with mantle and huge south-facing picture windows flanked by beautiful built-ins. A large opening leads to the formal dining room with French doors opening onto the spacious deck and stairs to the private garden. Light-filled kitchen features extensive south-facing windows and a side entry for convenient driveway and garage access. Just off the kitchen is a powder room, and beyond that, a quaint sitting area perfect for a home office or cozy den. The home’s central staircase leads to the upper level complete with 4 bright bedrooms, all with hardwoods, and 1.75 baths. The fully finished downstairs level features a huge bonus room/family room complete with a wood burning fireplace, 3/4 bath, laundry room, and 2 large storage spaces. This beautiful residence has a 2-car detached garage and is within close proximity to Lake Washington and The Laurelhurst Beach Club.

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Fireplace: 2
Square Feet: 2,720
Lot Size: .117 ac/5,100 sf
Heat: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Garage: 2-car, detached
Taxes: $7,643