Unique Lake Washington view home on large lot with expansion possibilities near downtown Kirkland's amenities
Unique light & airy multistory with Lake Washington view, custom built for us 25 years ago by Ward Barnes of "Enchanted Dwellings" across the street from the lake on Kirkland's "Gold Coast." The style might best be called "Carmel cottage" - see the photo of the cardboard model, although some windows were added during construction. Makes excellent use of space, with no wasted hallway areas, just functional flow throughout. Cedar shingled exterior & roof, high ceilings (some in cedar, with beams) in many rooms, 3 skylights, 2 fireplaces, open & airy ambience with over 30 double-paned, large, fir-trimmed windows focused on the view of lake, city, & Olympic Mts., & 3 view decks. Large kitchen with yards of cabinetry & counterspace opens to dining room, with lake views from both areas, as well as adjacent view deck for dining al fresco. Oak hardwoods in entry, kitchen & dining room; plush beige carpet (new in 2005) in bedrooms & living room; forced gas heat. Sunken living room with 13 ft ceiling, lake view, attractive fireplace with raised hearth, opens to a large deck & front garden, & to the dining room. Four bedrooms, including lofted room currently used as a den/office but formerly a unique bedroom with sleeping nook for a fortunate child! Master bedroom suite has excellent lake view; high, beamed cedar ceiling & fan; fireplace; a sky-lit, 5 piece bath & dressing room with walk-in closet; private view deck & permitted plans for addition of sitting area/sunroom. Situated on a delightfully treed, oversized lot with mature landscaping which may permit the building of an accessory dwelling unit - trim the trees for a good lake view! Room for a pool &/or sport court &/or house expansion. Located on Kirkland's "Gold Coast," walking distance to area waterfront parks & on a popular, scenic pedestrian/bike route. Double garage,extra parking, & cedar shingled garden storage shed. Easy access to Hiways 520 & 405, downtown Bellevue, Redmond & Seattle. About 1.5 miles to recently remodeled Lakeview Elementary School.