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Welcome to the 2010 Home Tour Issaquah, Sammamish offer the best in suburban amenities in the foothills Issaquah and Sammamish are in high demand, thanks to top schools, well-designed neighborhoods and the abundance of open spaces and parks to explore and play in. Commuters find the I-90 corridor gives them easy access to Seattle. Two large Transit Centers have ample parking for bus riders. Add professional live theatre, art galleries and a community center, nearby wilderness areas for hiking, great shopping from boutiques to national retailers, a salmon hatchery and a zoo, a couple of great state parks, farmers markets, fishing, boating, picnicking, horseback riding, free summer concerts in the park, festivals …. it’s all right here. Who wouldn’t want to call this home? 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 for 27 years! Take time to discover Issaquah and Sammamish communities while you drive yourself to the many open homes. Watch for distinctive directional signs to aid you on your tour. Not quite ready to buy? Come back for the Annual Fall Home Tour, set for Oct. 9 and 10, 2010.
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Vacation at home amidst stately evergreens
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3054 255th Ave. S.E., Sammamish 3 bedrooms + den, 2.5 baths 1,960 square feet $439,950 Coldwell Banker Bain Alicia R. Reid, 425-466-0203
This beautiful Mediterranean-style home on a large 12,512-square-foot lot has many upgrades throughout. The
high ceiling living room gives a feeling of spaciousness, just like the surrounding great outdoors with its stately evergreens, fruit trees and ornamentals. Wood-wrapped dual-pane windows, upgraded doors, extensive gleaming hardwood floors and European-style plaster walls set this home a notch above the rest. The gorgeous sprawling kitchen has
Gunshy Ridge French-Mediterranean Estate $1,149,000 6215 204th Dr NE Redmond, WA 98053 MLS# 29091486 4BR, 4.25 BA, 5120 sf, 0.97/acre, Den, Bonus room, Fitness room, Formal living & Dining rooms, stunning use of natural stone, triple crown moldings, glass transom windows. Built by Jesse Hill.
been upgraded with granite counters, travertine floors with inlay, a gas range, compactor, and work space for three chefs. Upstairs, the home has three bedrooms, but the den with a closet has been used as a fourth bedroom by the current owners. All of the bathrooms — half-bath powder room, upper full bath and master bath — have been recently upgraded. Wait, there’s more! A generous bonus room with tile floors leads to a French door overlooking the patio and hot tub. The huge dramatic and whimsical custom-sculpted murals in the kitchen
and hall are a custom artistic touch for those who enjoy living where the sky is always blue. This home is also fully air conditioned! The large park-like yard is a gardener’s delight. There’s a twocar garage, street-toalley access, and a place to park your RV. The home is located in the top-performing Issaquah School District — within the Sunny Hills Elementary, Beaver Lake Middle School and Skyline High School attendance areas. Neighborhood shopping, services and parks for swimming and fishing are nearby. Move right in and enjoy! Driving directions: From Interstate-90, take exit 17 and go north on East Lake Sammamish Parkway. Turn right and go 3.3 miles on Issaquah-Fall City Road, which becomes Duthie Hill Road. Turn left onto Southeast Beaver Lake Road, then righter onto East Beaver Lake Drive. Turn left on 255th Avenue Southeast.
Sunny Hills Estates $439,950 3054 255th Ave SE Sammamish, WA 98075 MLS# 55090 12,512 sf lot, 3 BR + Den w/closet used as a 4th BR, 2.5 upgraded baths, huge kitchen w/stone floors, massive work space, granite counters, Daylight Basement Bonus room w/French doors to private garden patio & hot tub, air conditioned.
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Bentley House – what a beautiful way to live!
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• 2700 N.W. Pine Cone Drive, Issaquah • $729,860 • 2 bedroom + den, 2 baths • 1,600 square feet • John L Scott Real Estate Vitaly Veresko, 425-444-1855 The Bentley House is a collection of the new Terrace Suites, where residents can enjoy pretty much everything — including a theater and billiards room — without leaving this 4-Star Built Green community. The first thing visitors will notice is the gorgeous view of mountains and the Lake Sammamish valley from this stunning luxury penthouse. The living room has a 14-foot ceiling and huge windows. Note the three-way gas fireplace between the dining room and living room , the beautiful eightfoot tall solid wood doors and the stained wood millwork throughout. Main areas have modern engineered wood floors. Custom kitchen cabinets, granite slab countertops, gas range, stainless steel appliances, and a pantry are all included. The extra-large master bedroom with sitting area gets plenty of natural light through its large windows. There is also
a large walk-in closet with glass door and a spacious five-piece master bathroom with tile floor, large tiled walk-in shower with rain showerhead, soaking tub and custom cabinets with tile countertops and dual sinks. The laundry room includes a frontload washer and dryer. And you’ll
appreciate the Mitsubishi quiet central heating & air conditioning. Bentley House has been designed with an array of superior features. It is built with steel and concrete for quiet living and comes with two-car underground secured parking. An on-site Community Manager and gated key-
pad access provides additional security. Enjoy the world-class Health Club that includes his-and-her spa steam rooms, the game room lounge and theater. Take advantage of the Executive Business Center and its boardroom. Entertain guests on the rooftop lanai, then invite them to stay in one of the two guest suites. Bentley House residents enjoy personalized concierge service. HOA dues include all of these luxury amenities plus hot and cold water, sewer, garbage, and gas. Driving directions: From Interstate 90, take exit 13 and go south on Lakemont Boulevard Southeast. Go east (left) on Newport Way Northwest. Bentley House is on corner of Pine Cone Drive Northwest and Newport Way Northwest.
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Exceptional property with privacy, pool on acreage
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14901 237th Place S.E., Issaquah Offered at $1,100,000 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths 6,142 square feet Coldwell Banker Bain Christine Kipp, 425-961-5325
Resting at the top of the knoll in the intimate enclave of Pickering Estates, this exceptional property sits on two
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emerald-green acres with mountain and territorial views and an extraordinary sense of privacy. The residence offers more than most with a true estate ambiance, multiple living quarters, a swimming pool, sport court and winemaker's studio. The main house boasts a lovely sense of Issaquah country living in its architecture, features and finishes. The
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main floor is centered on gleaming hardwood floors, boxed ceilings in formal living and dining rooms, plus an epicurean kitchen complete with white-on-white hand-rubbed cabinets, oil-rubbed bronze fixtures and stunning slab-granite counters. Stainless steel appliances plus a country garden window overlooking the grounds make this a delightful centerpiece. Recent updates to the property include new paint and carpet. Unique finishes include brass handrails, antique cabinetry, and don't miss the street lamp outside sourced from Pioneer Square in Seattle. The master suite is truly enchanting with an oversized office adjacent through double doors. The spa bath with bead-board cabinets and restful tub is simply delightful. Nearby, a spa-
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cious area is currently used as a workout gym.... what could be better! The mother-in-law studio could easily be converted back into the residence for a spacious bonus/media/pool room plus two additional bedrooms. Oversized with a separate entry, soaring ceilings and architectural detail, this space provides a multitude of uses. In addition to the in-law studio, the property boasts a swimming pool and cabana with additional options for living quarters as it includes a great room, full bath and kitchen. The property also features a high-quality sport court complete with gallery seating! All the romance of the Northwest is here with decks, patios, a gorgeous stone water feature and even a winemaker’s shop! You’ll find multiple spaces with multiple uses on an absolutely gorgeous piece of property, emerald-green lawns, lush planting beds and an exquisite setting beyond the ordinary. Driving directions: From Interstate 90, take exit 17 and go south on Front Street, which becomes Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast. Turn right onto Cedar Grove Road Southeast, then turn left at 237th Place Southeast.
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The Woods: Suburban charm close to Beaver Lake
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2968 258th Place S.E., Sammamish $654,900 3 bedrooms + den, 2.5 baths 2,629 square feet Steve Burnstead Construction Company, built by Sequoia LLC • John L. Scott/HWP, Kathleen Pennington, 425-890-2122 On a map, few places can be considered both the ideal starting point and the ultimate destination. But atop the Eastside’s popular Sammamish Plateau The Woods at Beaver Lake accomplishes both in a highly praised, yet unpretentious, neighborhood suburban living. The allure of The Woods — featuring an array of all-new home designs from 2,500 to 4,000 square feet, with three and four bedrooms, dens and bonus rooms that were created specifically for this neighborhood — is rooted in its well-grounded lifestyle, framed by a setting that soars above the rest. Just ask Money Magazine. In its prestigious list of the 100 “best places to live” in the U.S., the publication highlights the “small-town” charm of Sammamish and its “natural beauty, great schools,” and calls it “a comfortable place to raise children.” Within The Woods at Beaver Lake,
the-art Issaquah Transit Center linking Interstate 90 to Bellevue, Redmond and Seattle — or the waters-edge drive along East Lake Sammamish Parkway. The Woods at Beaver Lake is both natural in setting and a natural choice for Sammamish’s “best places to live” recognition. Join us this weekend from 11 a.m. 6 p.m. these compliments are modest understatements. Outrivaling its earlier neighbors, The Woods is ringed not only by the strength of surrounding natural forest but is also linked to the open spaces of its own two neighborhood parks, as well as the popular nearby Beaver Lake Park that shares its name. In fact, nearly all homesites rest against natural wooded or open space.
With 54 natural acres to explore, Beaver Lake Park is a popular place for all types of outdoor recreation. The Woods is situated in the awardwinning Issaquah School District. Even amid this suburban charm, an urban-edge pulse is just a heartbeat away from The Woods at Beaver Lake. Commuting and carpooling professionals are drawn to The Woods’ variety of quick connections, from the state-of-
Directions: From Interstate-90 exit onto Sunset Interchange/ Highlands Drive (Exit 18). Veer north on Highlands Drive. Continue to Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road and turn right, this becomes Duthie Hill Road. Left at Beaver Lake Road/Southeast 32nd Street. Right onto Beaver Lake Drive Southeast and then right on Southeast 30th. Community is at the end of the street, follow signs to the model home.
The Bridges: Surrounded by urban forest sanctuary
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• 2396 N.W. Stoney Creek Drive, Issaquah • $549,950 • 3 bedrooms + den, 2.5 baths • 1,837 square feet • Steve Burnstead Construction Company, built by The Bridges at Talus LLC. • John L. Scott/HWP, Betty Sweeney, 425-941-6600 First you sense it. Then you believe it. At the alpine-edge threshold to The Bridges at Talus, there is a way homeowners can feel they have it all. Arranged at the foot of the scenic Issaquah Alps and within minutes of practical Eastside conveniences, Burnstead homes at The Bridges are a natural fit within the mountain retreatlike setting of Talus in Issaquah. Feel stress melt away as the 630-acre Talus community becomes your personal recreational playground. Explore 200 miles of trails within Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, and Squak and Tiger mountains from The Bridges’ own direct trail link. The surrounding 20,000 acres of protected forest sanctuary is considered the largest urban wilderness in the nation. From Issaquah, ascend into The Bridges with its two lush parks and feel
the inspired views, rich history, festive arts and outdoors of surrounding Issaquah link seamlessly into your life. Just below The Bridges, Lake Sammamish State Park beckons recreationalists of all ages to swim, boat, kayak or water ski in its sparkling waters. High above the community, adventurous paragliders soar with the eagles on Tiger Mountain. Around the corner, downtown Issaquah shopping melds charm with convenience. Open-air boardwalks beckon with 40 fashion and home furnishing shops at quaint Gilman Village. Commuters and carpoolers discover their own quick connections at the state-of-the-art Issaquah Transit Center. From its perch atop Talus, The Bridges maximizes natural light while
embracing dynamic outdoor vistas of natural protected growth areas. Tucked behind the tree line and crafted to blend into the mountain haven, The Bridges is part of the exclusive and limited space set aside for homes. This collection of single family and twin homes were designed exclusively for The Bridges. These homes feature 1,837 to over 3,000 square feet, with three and four bedrooms, main level
and upper level master suites, dens and bonus rooms. Pricing begins in the high 400’s. Preview your new home this weekend from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Driving directions: From Interstate 90 take Exit 15. Go south on state Route 900 (Renton-Issaquah Road) for one mile. Turn right onto Talus Drive. Turn left on Shangri-La Way Northwest and follow the signs.
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South Firs home on quiet wooded lot on cul-de-sac • • • • •
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13037 205th Pl. S.E., Issaquah $656,000 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 2,924 square feet Windermere Real Estate East Inc. Susan H. Gerend, 206-719-4663
Welcome to the sophisticated village of South Firs, a Northwest-builder Burnstead neighborhood. South Firs is in the highly regarded Issaquah School District, close to Bellevue in 25 minutes, Seattle in 35 minutes and a convenient drive from SeaTac airport. The enchanting homes are privately positioned on lots ranging from about half an acre to more than 3.5 acres. Pride of ownership is evident as soon as you drive through the entrance monuments and continues until you’ve completed touring the intimate neighborhood streets. Head down this featured home’s private driveway off a cul-de-sac to arrive at a residence of captivating street appeal privately positioned on 1.9 acres. The bay living room window offers a view of the rolling front lawn and blossoming cherry trees. The dining room bay window gives eyes a feast of true Northwest woods with mosses and stumps nurturing new
plant life. The kitchen garden window lends itself to the feeling that you’re sitting amongst Mother Nature. Burnstead’s renowned design features are throughout this home, from the brick and real-wood exterior and the built-in bookcases to the woodwrapped windows and beautiful hardwood floors. The floor plan offers a large mainfloor master bedroom with French doors leading to the entertainmentsized deck running the width of the house. The nighttime sky is your blanket, visible through the bedroom skylight. The master bath boasts the beauty of marble and his/hers walk-in closets. Float up the bridal staircase and across the bridge to an office with built-in bookcases. This could be a
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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. NWMLS# 31244. Being offered at $839,000.
A Pine Lake waterfront gem, contemporary in design with the leading edge in amenities. This 6 bedroom home on one acre boasts of 115 ft of waterfront. Enjoy the awe-inspiring fully equipped kitchen w/several work stations. Indulge in the multiple plasma TVs throughout. The 4900 sq. ft. , Gelotte-design, MacPhersonbuilt home was distinctively designed and masterfully constructed. Will be offered at $1,895,000.
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The best of Pine Lake views from this waterfront home oriented toward seamless lakefront living. With a series of decks and a large dock w/boat slip, one can bask in the sun all day. Built close to the water’s edge one enjoys with all senses – wonderful birds, otters and jumping fish. The 3 bedroom + offers a variety of wonderful space for your relaxed living style. There’s even a famous party-barge included. NWMLS# 50171. Being offered at $849,900.
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Luxury condo near I-90 with shops and recreation
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• 18609 S.E. Newport Way #203, Issaquah • $309,990 • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths • 1,403 square feet • Matrix Real Estate LLC Carrie DeBruler, 425-562-5002 Grand Opening! Copperleaf is a brand new luxury condominium located off the Lakemont Boulevard exit with easy access to Interstate 90, downtown Issaquah and Bellevue. Spacious and gracious, home #203 has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with luxury features like crown molding, nine-foot ceilings, hardwood floors that extend throughout the main living space, a gas fireplace with custom mantle and a private deck overlooking a wooded area. The gourmet kitchen has high-end touches including a slab granite countertop with under-mount sink, solid wood cabinets with under-cabinet lighting, stainless steel Electrolux and GE Monogram appliances, and gas cooking with an over-range potfiller. The master suite is large enough for a king-size bed, and also features a walkin closet and ensuite bathroom containing a dual-sink vanity and shower with
dual showerheads. The second bedroom is perfect for your children or overnight guests, and there’s also a second bathroom and full-size den. The location is ideal for a quick commute via I-90 to downtown Bellevue or downtown Seattle, or a freeway-free commute to the employers of the eastside like Microsoft. Copperleaf is close to skiing, biking and hiking on Cougar Mountain and Snoqualmie Pass. Plus, you are just moments away from shopping, dining and recreation in charming downtown Issaquah. Special 3.5 percent down financing is available at Copperleaf through preferred lender, Golf Savings Bank, which is also making it possible to close immediately on your home purchase. For information on lending options, or
to get pre-qualified for a home loan, contact Rob Sullivan at 425-466-4207 or Mary Woodbury at 206-287-5786. Copperleaf offers luxurious living that’s approachable in nature, with 28 homes on four levels priced from the high $200s. These new homes are ready to view for the first time. The elevatorserviced building features a formal controlled-access entry. Reserved parking in the gated, secured-access garage is
included with your purchase. Copperleaf is open for tours Saturday through Wednesday from noon - 6 p.m. Visit Carrie DeBruler and tour this furnished model home today. Driving directions: From Interstate 90, take exit 13/Lakemont Boulevard Southeast and go south to Newport Way Northeast, then turn left. Copperleaf will be on the right.
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In the heart of downtown Issaquah, near everything! • • • • •
828 6th Ave. N.W., Issaquah $498,800 4 bedrooms, 3 1/4 baths 2,709 square feet Windermere Bellevue Commons for Bennett Homes • Wes Falkenborg, 425-761-6489 The Addisan is an innovative new home design from awardwinning 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 multi-functional back yards. Enter on the lower level of this delightful home, past the two-car oversized garage with shop area and plenty of storage. At the landing, go up or down. The lower level highlights a mudroom, a separate guest suite with its own bath, and opens to a patio in the back yard. This space also flexes perfectly into a home gym, a game room or an in-home office, depending on the needs
of the owner. The main level encompasses all active living spaces with an entertainmentready great room, dining area and epicurean kitchen opening onto a generous deck that overlooks the fully landscaped Photo does not represent final product. back yard. The kitchen enjoys GE talized second bath, and a Profile Stainless Steel applistudy loft. ances, solid surface counter The master suite creates a tops, and full-height tile backprivate retreat to relax and resplash, and is completed by energize. Pass through the eletwo pantries and a gourmetgant double doors to the vaultworthy island. ed ceiling sleeping space floodAlso on this level are a coned with light from a huge picvenient powder room and a ture window. Continue to the den which also functions as sumptuous master bath showadditional sleeping space and casing elevated dual vanities, a boasts access to the covered decadent soaking tub, an overporch that runs across the sized shower and private comentire facade of the home. mode room, with all surfaces Three spacious bedrooms — covered in a classic porcelain one a luxurious master suite — tile. An enormous walk-in closgrace the upper floor, which et/ dressing area completes this includes a convenient launamazing space. dry/utility room, compartmenDriving directions: From
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2063 211th Pl. S.E., Sammamish $829,950 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 3,009 square feet John F. Buchan Homes Kate Douglas 425-894-8875
John F. Buchan Homes proudly presents the Madison design on homesite 67 in the Crossings at Pine Lake neighborhood. With storybook appeal, bordered by a greenbelt on a quiet cul-desac, this home is picture perfect. A focal San Marino limestone entry combines with painted cedar, corbel accents and painted shutters set against a backdrop of protected trees. Picturesque outlooks, bright airy spaces dressed in the richness of russet stained woods, a tailored color palette and classic detailing define the Madison. Enter the custom-crafted art-glass entry of the Madison. A grand vaulted entry with gleaming five-inch wide plank Brazilian cherry hardwood floors extend through the entry beyond the arched opening into the kitchen and great room. Wrought iron balusters grace the curving staircase. Two 12-light French doors open into the home office with stained wood wainscot. The kitchen is a delight with
Thermador appliances, including a 36inch gas range with stainless steel hood and heat lamps, oven/micro and dishwasher, full-tile backsplash with silver listellos and metal accents, thick slab granite countertops, stainless sinks with Kohler faucets, an expansive island with eating bar, vegetable prep sink, pendant lighting and custom russet-stained panel cabinets. The master suite is the home’s private sanctuary. Double doors open into a
light-filled room with painted crown and coffered ceiling. Sit by the travertine-faced fireplace or enjoy a cup of coffee on the covered balcony. The master bath features travertine tile, a soaker tub with corner windows overlooking the greenbelt, Buchan signature wood millwork-wrapped mirrors and a spacious tile shower with glass enclosure. Enjoy peaceful outdoor entertaining on the patio or a game of croquet on the lawn.
Residents of Crossings at Pine Lake enjoy over 20 acres of open space and parks, plus great proximity to local shopping, dining and recreation. This fall, a brand new elementary school will open within walking distance — Creekside Elementary, the Issaquah School District’s newest. Complete and under-construction homes starting from $739,950 are available now. Pre-sale and custom opportunities are available on select homesites. Visit today and explore the possibilities at Crossings at Pine Lake. Driving directions: From Interstate 90, take exit 17 and go north on East Lake Sammamish Parkway for 1.8 miles. Turn right onto 212th Way Southeast. Continue 1.8 miles to Southeast 20th. Turn left into Crossings at Pine Lake. Turn left on 211th Place Southeast.
Great combination – Buchan home at Aldarra Estates • • • • •
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Come see why the Tuscany by John F. Buchan Homes is among their most popular designs. Situated on a stunning greenbelt in the Montaine at Aldarra Estates neighborhood, the Tuscany features 4 bedrooms, a main floor study or fifth bedroom, an upstairs bonus room, plus a 3-car garage. The artful mix of stone and shingle exterior complemented by mature landscaping and stone landscape walls will have you wanting to see more of this grand home — and the luxury finishes are sure to please. Stylish millwork and cabinetry combine with a versatile layout. Breathtaking warmth and elegance greet you at the double entry doors. Vaulted ceilings and the focal Buchansignature curving staircase with wrought iron balusters fill the airy entry. The living room with a marblefaced fireplace that opens to the dining room, is tailor-framed by white raised panel columns and wainscot. The kitchen is a chef’s delight with
Thermador appliances including 48” gas range with double ovens, 6-burners plus griddle with stainless steel hood, full-height tile backsplash, Giallo Santa Cecilia slab granite countertops, stainless sinks, oversized island with eating bar, vegetable prep sink, pendant lighting and honey-stained cabinets. The first floor showcases wide-plank hardwoods throughout the entry, hall, powder room, family room, kitchen and nook. The study is tucked into the back with French doors, embracing wood wainscot, crown molding, and private bath and closet. The spacious master suite offers a covered balcony overlooking the greenbelt, coffered ceilings, a sitting area beside the two-sided fireplace shared between the bedroom and soaking tub in the master bath. Other features
include his & hers walk-in closets and separate sinks, wood wrapped mirrors and a dual-head tile shower with glass enclosure. The back yard is fully landscaped and fully fenced. The patio boasts a restful backdrop of green foliage. Only two John F. Buchan homesites are left in the Montaine at Aldarra, where residents enjoy a combination of
community parks, proximity to abundant outdoor recreation, and city conveniences. Driving directions: From Internet 90, take exit 18 and go north on Highlands Drive. Turn right on Southeast IssaquahFall City Road. Turn right on 275th Avenue Southeast. Follow signs to model homes.
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81 feet of sandy Lake Sammamish waterfront
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4245 206th Ave. S.E., Sammamish $2,050,000 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths 4,680 square feet Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc. John Kritsonis & Karl Lindor 206-498-0288 or 206-890-8227 Relax along 81 feet of sandy Lake
Sammamish waterfront in Alexander's On The Lake. The property was originally purchased by Thomas Alexander, a native Scotsman who came to Issaquah in the late 1880s to work as a “walking boss” for the Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Railroad. Now this area provides privacy and a sense of community for
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Alexander’s On The Lake residents. Sweeping stairs greet you as you enter this lovingly maintained home featuring stunning hardwoods, ceramic tile and your own home office. This home has had many updates including new paint and hardwood floors in the family room. One of the best features of this home is the great outdoor entertaining area. This custom residence offers a seamless indoor/outdoor waterfront lifestyle. Relax during any season in the hot tub while taking in 180 degree views of Lake Sammamish, the Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier.
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For the water sports enthusiast, the huge dock is great for summer boating! Other outdoor features include the sprinkler system for easy landscape maintenance and an oversized two-car garage. This home is surrounded by beautiful Northwest landscaping and is nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in a resort-like neighborhood. Tour this home by boat (co-sponsored by MasterCraft) in the Lake Sammamish Boat Tour. Call or go to www.JKLrealty.com for more details. MLS# 56852. Driving directions: From Interstate 90, take exit 17 and go north on East Lake Sammamish Parkway. Turn left .8 miles past the state park boat launch on 206th, just past the stop light at 212th.
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$1,995,000 Beaver Lake Waterfront
$1,650,000 Tiger Mountain Alpine Lodge
Custom designed lake lodge built in 2007. 75 ft of west facing waterfront. 2211 E Beaver Lake DR SE, Sammamish 98075 MLS# 29842
Great property for car enthusiast, helicopter pilot, equestrian & nature lover! 13804 252nd PL SE, Issaquah 98027 MLS# 59946
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$745,000 Luxury In Montrachet
$879,000 Loree Estates Homes on Acreage
Walking distance to Plateau Golf club, new carpet, granite in kitchen & 4 car garage! 24508 SE 3rd Ct, Sammamish 98074 MLS# 33105
Built on 1.85 acres featuring guest wing with main floor den/office. 1616 198th PL SE, Sammamish 98075 MLS# 18140
206-498-0288 johnk@windermere.com
JOHN KRITSONIS & KARL LINDOR Tour these homes at : www.JKLrealty.com
206-890-8227 karl@windermere.com WRE/EAST, INC.