Home Tour - Fall 2010

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home tour Issaquah & Sammamish FREE self-guided tour of 11 open houses

October 9 & 10 Saturday & Sunday 1 pm - 5pm Sponsored by Bennett Homes, Burnstead Construction, Copperleaf Condos, Coldwell Banker Bain, Susan Gerend/Windermere, Alicia Reid/Coldwell Banker Bain Supplement to The Issaquah Press, Sammamish Review and SnoValley Star.

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Home Tour 2010

Welcome to Issaquah and Sammamish Come discover your perfect home on the Fall Home Tour Take time to discover Issaquah and Sammamish communities while you drive yourself around the tour of homes. Watch for distinctive directional signs to aid you on your tour.

Dreaming of a gourmet kitchen, plenty of yard space, friendly neighbors, or a home with a mountain view? The Fall Home Tour might just have what you’re looking for!

Issaquah and Sammamish are in high demand, thanks to top schools, well-designed neighborhoods and the abundance of open spaces to explore and play in.

Add professional live theatre, art galleries and a community center, nearby wilderness areas for hiking, winter skiing, great shopping, a salmon hatchery, a couple of great state parks, the Public Market at Pickering Farm, fishing, boating, picnicking…. It’s all right here!

Commuters find the I-90 corridor gives them easy access to Seattle. Two

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The sun sets over Pine Lake and its waterfront homes. large Transit Centers have ample parking for bus riders.

Maybe you are looking for a new home, or prefer one with the loving touches and mature landscaping put in

by a previous owner. Or maybe you are just out to get some new decorating and gardening ideas. Come on along and enjoy this FREE home tour, an Issaquah/Sammamish tradition!

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Find quiet elegance in this Highland Park Estates home

• 22517 S.E. 47th Place, Sammamish • $565,000 • 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths • 2,770 square feet • Coldwell Banker Bain Alicia R. Reid, 425-466-0203 Escape to an elegant John Buchan resale in the desirable

Highland Park Estates. The quiet cul-de-sac and park-like yard with hidden tranquility garden will surely steal your heart.

Welcome to this lovely home with a room-to-roam floor plan — three bedrooms plus a den and bonus room. The bonus room has a closet, giving you the option of

using it as a fourth bedroom.

The open kitchen features hardwood floors, slab granite countertops, and newer appliances, looking out to mature landscaping, an extralarge deck and a view of Mt. Rainier. The kitchen flows into a family room with a warm brick floor-to-ceiling fireplace face. All

rooms enjoy expansive windows to let in lots of natural light.

The living room and dining room have formal touches including an elegant milled fireplace surround.

The custom neutral-color palate, ample storage and beautiful white millwork throughout the main floor carries up the sweeping stairway from the grand foyer.

Not included in the square footage is a craft or hobby room in the basement. The craft room and immense storage area in the crawlspace afford the next owner the potential to finish the area for a future walk-out basement.

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Lender approval of the sale is required, but worth the wait! Call Alicia R. Reid for details or a private showing: 425-466-0203 or go to www.AliciaReid.com.

Driving Directions: From Interstate 90, take Front Street, exit No. 17 and go north on East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast. Turn right at Southeast Issaquah-Fall City Road. Turn left at Issaquah-Pine Lake Road, then turn left on 42nd Avenue Southeast, which curves around to the Highland Park entrance. Take the first left onto Southeast 47th Place.

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Enjoy the best of Pine Lake living on the water’s edge

• 2821 226th Ave. S.E., Sammamish • $1,895,000 • 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths • 4,872 square feet • Windermere Real Estate East Inc. Susan Gerend, 206-719-4663 Welcome to an outstanding and unique Pine Lake waterfront home, contemporary in design with the leading edge in amenities.

This six bedroom, 5.5 bath home invites you to live a resort lifestyle on one expansive

acre with 115 feet of private waterfront — with dock! The sub-dividable property has room for a variety of sport courts, is connected to sewer and zoned four units per acre. The over-sized garage, about 915 square feet, will accommodate large SUVs, and even a small camper. Since there are no neighborhood Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions with limitations, you can store your recreational vehicle on your own property.

Join in the active Pine Lake scene of fishing, swimming, sunset or moonlight cruises –

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Cape Cod-style home. Recent updating includes new kitchen and baths, redesigned rooms with new flooring or carpet. New landscaping design of paths and plantings, irrigation system, and new deck with French doors from the new family room. 4 bedrooms. 3+ new baths, and mainfloor den on 0.8 ac. lot. Pride of ownership returns!

Virtual tour - www.tourfactory.com/628762 NWMLS# 86971. Buyer priced at $699,950.

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Private lakeside living on 1.2 acre lot accessed down meandering private road. Comfortable 2 bedroom home enjoys 60 waterfront ft. of Pine Lake. There is an oversized multi-car detached garage and RV carport included. The lot is wooded, has a grassy field and a rolling grass lawn leading to the walk-in beach. Virtual tourwww.tourfactory.com/633310 NWMLS# 31244.

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Driving Directions: From Interstate 90, take Front Street exit No. 17 and go north on East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast. At the roundabout, head up the hill on Southeast 43rd Way, which becomes 228th Avenue Southeast. Turn left at Southeast Pine Lake Road. Turn right at 224th Place Southeast which becomes 226th Avenue Southeast.

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Indulge in the multiple plasma TVs accompanied by an elite sound system. All the televisions stay with the house, for your convenience.

Ideally located in the new city of Sammamish, you can walk to restaurants at the neighborhood shopping center, the Park & Ride w/Connector pick up, the new Sammamish Library, the local farmers market and City Hall. You are also within walking distance for schools — elementary through high school — and several churches serving this multi-cultural community. And don’t miss the free summer concerts at Pine Lake Park, just a short walk away.

For more details refer to NWMLS No. 84241. To view the virtual tour, go to www.tourfactory.com/623210.

even winter ice skating! In the winter, participate in “party-barge” Christmas cruises and enjoy beautifully decorated waterfront homes.

In the summer, there is an annual “Summer Celebration” of Pine Lake living with a variety of races and a boat parade.

Watch the eagles, otters and the rest of Pine Lake’s flora and fauna from your aerie atop the third-floor tower. This is a birder’s paradise with more than 72 varieties of bird species identified.

This spacious 4,872 square feet, Gelottedesigned MacPherson-built home was distinctively designed and masterfully constructed.

Enjoy the awe-inspiring, fully-equipped kitchen with several prep and cooking stations and a curved, lighted glass block island.

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Adjacent to 50+ acres of newly protected land, close to schools, shopping, churches & recreation. Spacious, updated home overlooks own 4+ acres of fenced pastures. New kitchen, HDWD flooring, carpet, updated baths & fresh paint throughout. 2025 sq. ft. attached pool room contains large indoor pool & spa. Garage/ attached carport w/covered parking for 6 cars w/725 amp electrical service. NWMLS# 88577.

Virtual tour – www.tourfactory.com/627793 Buyer priced at $1,100,000.

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Beautiful large luxury condos now at blowout price

• 18609 S.E. Newport Way, No. 102, Issaquah • $249,950 • 2 bedrooms + den, 2 baths • 1,381 square feet • Jen Harper, 206-999-9251 Coldwell Banker Bain Lacey Clark, 425- 443-2478 Windermere Copperleaf Condos are now selling well below builder cost! Copperleaf is new construction of 28 Northwest traditional condominiums, located off Interstate 90 at the Lakemont Boulevard exit with easy access to downtown Issaquah and Bellevue.

Copperleaf homes have three bedrooms with two baths, or two bed-

rooms plus den, 1,380 to 1,600 spacious square feet. All have territorial views with private decks or patios.

Interior features include a chef’s kitchen with slab granite counters, under cabinet lighting, stainless steel Electrolux and GE Monogram appliances and gas cooking with over-range pot-filler.

The open concept living area offers gorgeous hardwood floors, a gas fireplace with custom mantle, nine-foot ceilings and a double set of double pane windows. The master suites are large enough for kingsize beds and many of the homes offer walk-in closets. The spa-like master bath has a dual-sink vanity and dual showerheads.

Copperleaf offers a secure parking garage, secure entry and elevator service. There is also a common area patio and game room, complete with kitchenette. Copperleaf is adjacent to the Lakemont trail system.

Copperleaf is FHA approved and has a special financing program available through Sterling Savings Bank, allowing for an immediate close.

There are four “A Regional Coalition for Housing” (ARCH) homes remaining with pricing from $184,950$189,950.

“Copperleaf condos offer the local buyer an exceptional value — we are so excited to bring this project to market with our aggressive pricing and compelling lending options,” said realtor Jen Harper.

“In this market, buyers are searching for a deal and when they perceive value, they buy!” said realtor Lacey Clark. “We know from our history that when pricing, property condition and location are aligned with the market, real estate sells. We expect this property to sell quickly as

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homeowners and investors see the incredible values.”

Open house hours are noon - 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Or call to schedule a private tour. For more information, go to www.copperleafcondos.com.

Driving Directions: From Interstate 90, take Lakemont Boulevard exit No. 13 and go south, toward Cougar Mountain. Turn left on Southeast Newport Way, paralleling I-90.

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Street of Dreams home on an acre in Issaquah

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24256 S.E. 147th Place, Issaquah $1,650,000 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths 5,000 square feet Coldwell Banker Bain Don Facciolo, 425-213-6917

This sought after Street of Dreams executive home is located in a gated community with only a handful of other properties at an unbelievable location on the side of Tiger Mountain.

Every day is like resort living!

A lushly landscaped acre provides your own personal park and fills you with a sense of peace — only 25 minutes to downtown

Seattle, skiing or the Seattle airport.

Or just 15 minutes to beautiful downtown Bellevue and 10 minutes to Lake Sammamish and historic Issaquah where you find easy access to virtually everything you need.

Enter this beautiful home and right away you notice the quality of materials used and the high level of craftsmanship. On the main level is the formal living room with soaring ceilings and an inviting fireplace.

The dining room has ample space to accommodate any dinner party.

Enjoy cooking in the fabulous kitchen with its large work island and prep sink, and an eating bar all finished in

slab granite.

The main floor family room with its raised hearth stone fireplace is a great place to relax or entertain. For those who prefer one level living, the gorgeous master suite is also on the main level with a fireplace and a private deck. The master bath has heated floors, dual sinks and a large shower.

The lower level has a bonus/media room, full bathroom and a bedroom,

perfect for a teen or au pair. The wine cellar, with its own temperature and humidity controls, is also located on the lower level.

This property begs you to enjoy the outdoors. Double doors lead you out to the fountain and koi pond. Stroll around the manicured gardens, or enjoy the patio and fireplace. You can even improve your golf game by practicing on the putting green! When

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evening falls, the fire pit beckons you to enjoy a fire and the night sky.

Driving Directions: From Interstate 90 take Front Street exit No. 17 and go south on Front Street, which becomes IssaquahHobart Road. Drive about five miles to Southeast 147th Place, the first left after the traffic light at Cedar Grove Road.

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The Bridges at Talus offers mountain retreat homes

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• 2390 N.W. Harmony Way, Issaquah • $739,900 • 4 bedrooms, 3.25 baths • 2,913 square feet • Steve Burnstead Construction LLC built by The Bridges at Talus LLC. John L. Scott/HWP Betty Sweeney, 425-941-6600 First you sense it. Then you believe it. You really can have it all.

At the foot of the scenic Issaquah Alps, within minutes of Eastside conveniences, Burnstead homes at The Bridges are a natural fit in the mountain retreat-like setting of Talus in Issaquah.

Feel stress melt away as the 630-acre Talus community becomes your recreational playground. Explore 200 miles of trails on Cougar Mountain from The Bridges’ own trail link.

Ascend into The Bridges with its own lush park, and feel the inspired views, rich history, festive arts and outdoors of Issaquah.

The Bridges embraces outdoor vistas of protected growth areas, crafted to blend into

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the mountain haven.

“A number of people tell us that The Bridges at Talus feels a lot like Whistler,” says community sales manager Betty Sweeney.

Highly detailed masonry captures a “unique mountain lodge exterior design, with cedar details and extensive use of cultured stone,” says Sweeney. “Our homeowners’ association handles yard care, so these easy-maintenance homes are ideal for

active people.”

Signature features include popular great room layouts with 10-foot ceilings throughout the main floor, extensive hardwood floors and meticulously crafted cabinets and trimwork.

Well-appointed kitchens with spacious granite slab islands and countertops, fullheight tile backsplashes and undermount kitchen sinks are as attractive as they are efficient. Custom molding crowns alder raisedpanel cabinets that complement the stainless steel Viking six-burner cooktop, Bosch double-oven, “whisper-quiet” dishwasher, and built-in microwave.

In the connecting great room, slate or stone fireplace hearth accents are designed into custom built-in cabinets that fill the entire length of the room. Formal dens feature exquisite French doors and alder wainscot paneling.

This collection of single family and twin homes were designed exclusively for The Bridges, with 1,850 to 3,000-plus square feet, three and four bedrooms, main level and upper level master suties, dens and bonus rooms, priced from the mid $500’s.

Come preview your new home this weekend, open 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Driving Directions: From I-90, take exit No. 15 and go south on state Route 900 for one mile. Turn right onto Talus Drive. Turn left onto Shangri-La Way Northwest, and follow the signs to the model home.

Burnstead introduces The Woods at Beaver Lake

• 2968 258th Place S.E., Sammamish • $ 634,900 • 3 bedrooms-den, 3.5 baths • 2,662 square feet • Steve Burnstead Construction LLC built by Sequoia LLC John L. Scott/HWP Kathleen Pennington, 425-890-2122 This stunning new neighborhood located amidst mature evergreens in Steve Burnstead’s newest neighborhood, “The Woods at Beaver Lake,” is only a short walk from Beaver Lake in the heart of Sammamish.

The traditional “Canton” twostory home is situated on greenbelt or park lots with a stunning new design that reflects Northwest values. A generous covered porch, timber brackets, and classic exterior details offer a distinctive choice to

the most discriminating buyer.

Inside, on the main floor, 10-foot ceilings bring volume to all living spaces. A large great room with boxed detailed ceiling, huge stone fireplace and built-in cabinets open onto a wellappointed chef's kitchen featuring custom cabinets, slab counters, a spacious island and walk-in pantry.

A large eating space can be used for either formal or casual dining, and the formal den with French doors and wainscot paneling can also function as a guest suite with access to the 3/4 bath across the hall.

Upstairs features an open-rail balcony overlooking the great room, spacious master suite with vaulted ceiling, see-through fireplace into the spacious bath with soaking tub and walk-in tile shower, custom vanity

and walk-in closet. Also upstairs is the laundry room and bonus room.

The Woods is ringed by surrounding natural forest and is linked to two of its own neighborhood parks and the popular 54-acre Beaver Lake Park. In fact, nearly all home sites rest against natural wooded or open space.

The Woods is just minutes from two of the region’s premiere gems — the sparkling waters of

Issaquah’s Lake Sammamish State Park and Redmond’s Marymoor Park – King County’s most popular year-round outdoor destination.

The Woods is situated in the award winning Issaquah School District.

Join us this weekend for the opening debut of The Woods at Beaver Lake, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Find home designs from 2,500 to 4,000 square feet and up, starting in the low $600s up to $800s.

Driving Directions: From Interstate 90, take Sunset Way exit No. 18. Go north, uphill, onto Highlands Drive. Continue to Southeast Issaquah-Fall City Road and turn right. This becomes Duthie Hill Road. Turn left at Beaver Lake Road/ Southeast 32nd Street, then turn right onto Beaver Lake Drive Southeast. Turn right on Southeast 30th. Community is at the end of the street.

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Designer home in the heart of downtown Issaquah

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• 812 Sixth Ave. N.W., Issaquah • $459,800 • 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths • 2,197 square feet • Windermere Bellevue Commons for Bennett Homes Wes Falkenborg, 425-761-6489 The Etienne is an innovative new home design from award-winning Bennett Homes, introduced at Belshaye at Issaquah.

Nestled in an intimate setting just minutes from Gilman Village in the heart of downtown Issaquah, Belshaye features Northwest contemporary architecture and designer-grade features on home sites with large multifunctional backyards.

Enter into the foyer on the lower level of this delightful home, and continue into the multi-functional bonus room. This generous space flexes perfectly into a home gym, a game room, a media room, or an in-home office — depending on the needs of the owner — and features its own private covered patio, opening into the spacious backyard.

Upstairs from the foyer, the main level encompasses all active living spaces with a dining area and epicurean kitchen, and an entertainmentready great room opening to a beautiful deck that overlooks the fully landscaped back yard. The kitchen enjoys

GE Profile stainless steel appliances including a gas range, granite counter tops, and a full-height tile backsplash, and is completed by a walk-in pantry and a gourmet-worthy breakfast bar/peninsula. Also on this level is a convenient powder room, a den which can function as additional sleeping space and access to a second private covered porch.

Three spacious bedrooms — one a luxurious master suite — grace the upper floor, which includes a second

bath and a convenient laundry/utility room on the same level.

The Master Suite creates a private retreat in which to relax and reenergize. Pass through to the vaulted-ceiling sleeping space, flooded with light from a huge picture window. Continue to the sumptuous master bath showcasing elevated dual vanities, a decadent soaking tub, an oversized shower and private commode room, with all surfaces covered in a classic porcelain

Photos do not represent final product. tile. A large walk-in closet/dressing area completes this amazing space.

Driving Directions: From Interstate 90, take exit No. 17 and go

south on Front Street. Turn right on Northwest Gilman Boulevard. Take the first left turn onto Northwest Juniper Street. Belshaye is located between Fifth and Seventh avenues.