Windermere Photo Gallery

Footnotes

1. Mud Rooms
   
   French doors welcome you to the quaint 'mud room'. Kick off your shoes and stay awhile...
   
   
2. Formal Entry
   
   Consider it a "mini-foyer"... This formal entry hints at the charm and elegance ahead.
   
   
3. Living Room
   
   Oak floors with ornate mahogany ribboning blanket the formal living room, dining room and foyer. Enjoy a clean-burning gas-log fire (as it blazes in the brand new firebox). Ceilings are 9' tall and allow light to fill the open floorplan through the generous windows.
   
   
4. Dining Room
   
   Dine below the ornamental chandelier and original box beam ceiling.
   
   
5. Break out the leaf extensions! This formal dining room graciously accomodates the longest of tables.
6. Kitchen
   
   The updated kitchen entices you to try something from that Tom Douglas cookbook. Features include a gas range with forged metal hood, built-in refrigerator, dishwasher and oven, custom tile backsplash, fine cabinetry, a "mini-pantry" and a fir floor.
   
   
7. Just off the kitchen (in the background) is the elevated breakfast nook.
8. The "mini-pantry"...
9. Elevated Breakfast Nook
   
   The breakfast nook to end all breakfast nooks! Step up to this sunny, inviting eating area. Enjoy the skylight, vaulted ceiling and backyard view with your next omelette.
   
   
10. Bedrooms
    
    Two spacious-but-quaint bedrooms enjoy easy access on the main level... ...while a third is private-as-can-be on the lower. (See "Master Suite" for photo of 3rd bedroom).
    
    First bedroom...
11. Second bedroom...
12. More of second bedroom...
13. Main Bathroom
    
    A clawfoot tub (with shower attachment), pedestal sink and tile flooring lend period charm to this roomy bathroom.
    
    
14. Master Suite
    
    You've got until February 2006 to use the existing permits to build the 2nd-story addition, adding three bedrooms and two baths. Meantime, enjoy the master suite on the lower level...
    
    Quiet and private bedrooms with alarm system control panel, built-ins and recessed lighting.
15. Elegant three-quarter bathroom.
16. Glass door to the massive walk-in closet...
17. ...which features wall-mounted shoe racks, built-in cabinetry and a full-length mirror.
18. Family Room & Den/Office
    
    The lower level is comfortable and light, with ample space for your family room and den/office (high-tech wired).
    
    
19. Laundry Suite
    
    Endless storage cabinets and countertop clothes-folding space abounds! A stacking washer/dryer allow efficient space utilization. The new gas furnace and water heater are neatly stowed behind the access panels. There's even a retractable clothesline...
    
    
20. Front
    
    A true white picket fence and classic Craftsman facade give this home scads of street appeal.
    
    
21. Patio & Fire Pit
    
    The spacious patio is served by an electric outlet and a built-in fire pit. Dine al fresco surrounded by private, lush greenery.
    
    
22. Fire pit...
23. Back Yard
    
    The fully fenced rear yard is green and private...perfect for a garden party or game of croquet.
    
    
24. Shed & Dog Run
    
    To the south of the garage is a mini-shed, perfect for stashing your yard tools. The surrounding gravel area serves as a dog run (could be fenced, easily). Pooch "Baker" gives it the paw's-up.
    
    The white-trimmed add-on to the garage is the tool shed...
25. Garage
    
    Alley access. Plumbed for water and sewer. Has utility sink, insulated garage door and wall, auto door opener, rafter storage, room for shelves and cabinets. Fits 2 cars or one SUV.
    
    
26. Future 2nd Story Addition
    
    Michael T. Heffron, AIA and principal of MTH Architects masterminded the drawings for a 2nd story addition. These plans are permitted through to February 2006 and ready to go! Add three bedrooms and two baths plus a view of the Olympic mountains and striking sunsets.
    
    
27. Steps to...
    
    ...staples of an urban existence.
    
    The Icebox Grocery is just around the corner.
28. As is Holly's espresso...
29. ...and even a relaxing, indulgent spa!
30. And when you're not sipping espresso, browsing the deli case or pampering yourself, you'll be practicing your swing at the Interbay Golf Course...because there's no work needed on your adorable and DONE house!
31. Parklike greenspace just down the hill...
32. Your Tour Guide
    
    
33. It's in the Details...
    
    Original character and charm abounds!
    
    Ornate mahogany ribbon inlay in the oak floors...
34. Original hardware in places...
35. Decorative heat register...
36. Built-in alcove in dining room...