Address: 1227 41st Ave E Seattle, WA 98112

The exterior of this charming 1908 home has the feel of a storybook cottage with its dark-stained shingled walls, crisp white trim and multi-gabled roof. An extensive remodel, completed in 2003, updated the house and expanded it to 3,300 square feet. It also opened up interiors, added luxury surfaces and created a sophisticated new look.

The home occupies a 7,200-sq.-ft. lot with glorious gardens that were once featured in Better Homes & Gardens. Two bluestone terraces invite al fresco living and entertaining. Lovely casement windows and French doors throughout the house bring beautiful outdoor surroundings in. Rockery walls and lush plantings in front of the house provide additional street appeal.

A stone walkway leads to the main entry set in a porch supported by square columns. A paneled door opens to an entry hall with windows looking out on a front terrace. An expansive living and dining area has an open floor plan that also embraces a stunning kitchen. The living area has a beamed ceiling, built-in cabinetry and a wood-burning fireplace with a traditional mantel and marble surround. Wrap-around windows frame views of the front courtyard, while French doors in the adjacent dining area open to a side terrace with a wisteria-draped trellis.

A cozy den just off the living area has built-in cabinetry and windows that look out on both terraces. The den has access to the front terrace as well as an attached one-car garage. Floors throughout are hardwood.

The kitchen features custom cabinetry with a black finish and luxe Calacatta slab marble counters. Top-notch appliances, all stainless steel, include a Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator, Wolf 4-burner gas range with hood, and KitchenAid dishwasher. A long island that separates the kitchen’s work area from the living space affords counter seating. There is abundant storage in the kitchen and in an adjoining office that offers two built-in desks with computer stations.

Beyond the office is a bright utility room with Asko laundry facilities, a deep sink and walls lined in storage closets. A door provides access to the back yard. An elegant powder room situated in a back hall off the kitchen serves main level dayrooms.

The house has four bedrooms, including a desirable main level master suite. The master bedroom has a bay window and French doors to the back yard, both affixed with louvered shutters for privacy and light control. Floors are hardwood. The suite has a big walk-in closet with built-ins and a full bath. Like the kitchen, the master bath and two upstairs baths are sumptuously appointed in gorgeous Calacatta marble. The master bath offers a vanity with two sinks, soaking tub set in a platform, water closet, and large shower with a glass door and built-in bench.

Three additional bedrooms and two full baths are located on the upper level, which is accessed by a graceful curved staircase off the dining area. All three bedrooms are carpeted and have vaulted ceilings. One bedroom has its own full bath. A second full bath with double sinks serves the other two bedrooms. One bedroom has a pass-through closet leading to a bonus room that is ideal for play space. The hall on the upper level has a linen closet and laundry chute to the utility room on the main level.

A detached guest cottage in the backyard is perfect for a mother-in-law or nanny. These inviting quarters have French doors to the back yard and a full kitchen with poured concrete counters and maple cabinetry. Appliances, all by KitchenAid, include a side-by-side refrigerator, gas range and dishwasher. The cottage is also equipped with stacking laundry facilities by Frigidaire. Its full bath has marble tile walls and floors, which are radiant heated.

The fully enclosed back yard features a level lawn bordered by dense plantings, including a lovely assortment of perennials and roses. A water feature in one corner enhances the tranquil, private setting. This beautifully updated, enchanting older home is easily accessible from downtown Seattle and only minutes from Lake Washington and the village-like amenities of Madison Park.

MLS: 238772
Status: Active
Built: 1908
Heat: Natural Gas
Views: Yes
Roof: Composition
Garage: 1-car attached
Lot Size: 7,200 sq. ft.
Fireplace: 1
Floors: Hardwood
Interior: 2nd Kitchen, Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Double- Pane/Storm Windows, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Security System, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-in Closet
Exterior: Wood
Site: Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High-speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, Sprinkler System
Taxes: $10,373

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