Windermere Photo Gallery

Footnotes

1. Living Room
   
   The gracious living room is spacious enough to hold a baby grand piano and large format artwork. It's anchored by an ornate, oversized Tudor-period fireplace and receives light from all angles.
   
   
2. A pair of leaded-glass French doors leads from the living room to the deck, blending fabulous indoors with the great outdoors.
3. Dining Room
   
   This formal dining room comfortably seats 6 - 8 guests. Open the leaded-glass French doors to the deck and let the scents of barbeque entice your guests.
   
   
4. Kitchen
   
   The kitchen is open and airy, with an eating nook, pantry alcove, herb garden bay window, and the potential to run a gas line to the range/oven (currently electric). A quartet of stainless steel appliances, on-demand super-hot water (for tea, etc.), and a monster garbage disposal complete the kitchen amenities.
   
   
5. The in-counter wine rack holds dozens of bottles.
6. A deep ceramic sink with monster garbage disposal and high-arch faucet. Grow your herbs in the bay window, for easy access.
7. Behind the butcher-block island is an alcove of racks that serve as a wonderful pantry.
8. The eating nook. This is where you'll spend all your time. We promise.
9. Openable leaded-glass windows.
10. Master Bedroom
    
    The charming master bedroom has a windowed walk-in closet, an auxiliary closet and a delightful alcove.
    
    
11. Upper Bathroom
    
    Treat yourself to the deep soaking tub of this spa-like bathroom...
    
    
12. 2nd Bedroom
    
    A cozy second bedroom exists upstairs opposite the master bedroom. Through it is a mini-office complete with skylight and internet wiring. It would make a great nursery as well.
    
    
13. Office
    
    The office is a converted walk-in closet. It receives tons of light via a skylight and period window. It's wired for computers, internet and a landline.
    
    
14. Private Guest Quarters
    
    The spacious guest bedroom enjoys a massive, windowed closet and it's own private full bath.
15. The living room completes the guest suite. Could be used as an office or art room as well.
16. Just outside the guest bedroom is a private, view deck.
17. Private entrance to the guest suite.
18. Laundry Area
    
    The laundry room houses a full-sized washing machine and dryer, plus a large double-sink. It has a spacious closet (great place to keep your tools and excess Costco purchases) and access to the outside.
    
    
19. Bonus Room
    
    This bonus room in the basement has a closet and window. Makes a great workout room. The upright freezer is included in the sale.
    
    
20. Utility/Storage Room
    
    Tons of storage abounds in the utility room (as well as under the stairs to the basement, across from this room). Plus, there's a large new water heater and natural gas furnace.
    
    
21. Exterior
    
    
22. Two-Tier Deck
    
    One of the owners' favorite things about this house is its deck. They LIVE outside during Seattle's series of uncharacteristically long, hot summers.
    
    Double doors from the living and dining rooms open to the upper deck.
23. Spacious enough for intimate dinner parties...
24. Sun yourself in privacy
25. Grill a porterhouse in the open air
26. The lower deck serves the private guest quarters below
27. Territorial View
    
    The two-tiered deck enjoys a sweeping southerly view of Interlaken Park and charming Montlake homes.
    
    
28. Grounds
    
    Wonderfully landscaped mature, private grounds abound.
    
    These steps lead to the 3-car off-street parking pad.
29. One of two sheds. This one runs along the south border of the property. There is a driveway curb-cut here as well. Owner believes a garage can be built here (Buyer to verify).
30. The lower yard is level and receives wonderful south light. Great for gardening and patio escapades. Private too!
31. Off-Street Parking
    
    A spacious, three-car off-street parking pad exists off Howe Street. The fourth space is shared between neighbors.
    
    
32. It's In the Details...
    
    Most of the home's period Tudor charm is intact, including coved ceilings, picture railings, glass door knobs, oak and fir floors, leaded-glass windows and hardware, and the original tile fireplace.
    
    Glass door knob with brass plate and skeleton key
33. Fireplace detail
34. Fireplace detail
35. Birdwatching
    
    The two-tiered deck is a front row seat to the bird sanctuary beyond. Even eagles can be seen riding the thermals of the park ridge to the south.
    
    The owners have noted 49 species of birds, as found in his birdwatching guide.
36. Blue Heron
37. Cedar Waxwing
38. Eagle
39. Golden Crowned Kinglet
40. Sharpshinned Hawk
41. Purple Finch
42. Steps To...
    
    You aren't just buying the house, you're buying the neighborhood and lifestyle. Here's a peek at what you're in for...
    
    Enjoy the Japanese Garden, part of the Arboretum.
43. Cafe Lago: The Seattle Weekly says, "It’s one of the only Italian places left in the city that actually makes each and every noodle by hand: fresh fettuccine, tossed with sautéed pancetta and California asparagus in a spicy tomato sauce; ravioli, filled with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan and topped with a swirl of pesto; and the tenderest potato gnocchi you’ve had in ages, served in an electric-orange sauce of tomatoes, cream, and vodka. Other popular items include a delicate lasagna, a grilled New York topped with Gorgonzola, and a handful of wood-fired pizza pies that are, as the song goes, amore. Well over a decade old, and with a staff that seems to borrow heavily from the university, the place expanded dramatically two years ago to a size that just barely allows them to accommodate the nightly crowds. Still, don’t be surprised to find a wait at nine o’clock on, say, a Tuesday. Mercifully, they have a bar."
44. An architect's rendering of the new Museum of History and Industry. Check out the latest exhibits: http://www.seattlehistory.org/news_current.cfm
45. Montlake Ale House: The Seattle Post-Intelligencer says, "Montlake Ale House, the sibling of Madrona Eatery & Ale House, opened last fall in the former Grady's Grillhouse space. It's not that this casual, family-friendly pub and restaurant isn't a worthy destination in and of itself. Prices are reasonable. Service is good-natured and efficient. Children are welcome -- very welcome. It's more that the area is not exactly welcoming for those who arrive in cars. Street parking is zoned, finite and requires patience and skill. Once a spot is secured, the natural impulse is to maximize one's visit -- hence, the allure of Cafe Lago, a true Seattle destination restaurant. Then again, Montlake Ale House possesses one unique feature its lauded neighbor doesn't: a carpeted sunken play area for kids. In the back of the restaurant, there's a play pit, littered with toys and well-worn books, encircled by a dining bar where folks can sip, eat and -- literally -- oversee their tots. The play area and nearby fireplace are the pub's most charming elements. I especially love that the pit's carpeting serves two purposes: protecting little knees and absorbing little shrieks. "
46. Stroll through the Arboretum and watch it bloom.
47. Spring-prep your bike at the Montlake Bicycle Shop just up the street.
48. Seattle Public Library makeover: Coming "late 2006": Graham Contracting Ltd. began work on Monday, Aug. 22, 2005, on the new Montlake Branch, a 5,652-square-foot facility that will replace the tiny 1,574-square-foot storefront branch that has served the community since 1944. The new brick and cedar-clad branch at 2234 E. McGraw St. will have an updated and expanded collection capacity of 18,700 books and materials, more seats and computers, a meeting room, and parking for 13 vehicles. A plaza will provide outdoor gathering spaces for patrons.
49. A short bike ride to Husky Stadium. Go Dawgs!
50. For years, the owners of 2219 E. Howe Street have played "Stump Mont's". They've only been able to come up with one item in six years that Mont's Market DIDN'T carry!
51. Bill & Pookie
    
    I'm Pookie. When you stop by, I'll likely be mid-nap somewhere. It's okay if I go outside or inside...
52. And I'm Bill. Yes, Bill. Ditto to what Pookie said...