HOUSE to HOME Elegant Homes & Lifestyles
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Entertainer’s Dream Overlooking Vancouver Lake
1518 NW 79th Cir., Vancouver, WA 98665
Offered at $895,000 | 5,345 FT2 ●Amazing views of Vancouver lake ●Wet bar ●3 fire places ●Master with lake views and gas fire place for those cozy nights. ●His/hers master bath bridged by a over sized tile steam shower. ●4 beds, 5 baths. ●2 dens/offices. ●36 foot in-ground heated pool. ●Wine cellar. ●Huge bonus room, tons of storage, gourmet kitchen with double ovens, wok, griddle, over sized double refrigerator. Video Tour - Tinyurl.com/EntertainersDream Price Updates - Text P489156 to 85377
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Enjoy Your River View This home has a very secluded backyard with serene setting. Only 8 minutes to Airport! Master retreat on the main floor. Very ornate office, media room, wine cellar, and a second bedroom suite. Offered at $950,000 For additional info and updates please text P116219 to 85377
1026 N Heron Drive, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Chris Cooley Real Estate Broker Stalder Realty Group 360.600.6497
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Devon Rowe Mortgage Advisor Pinnacle Capital Mortgage Corp. 360.991.3530 MLO - 189702
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CONTENTS
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January | February 2015
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FEATURES
IN THIS ISSUE
9 From Dirt to Doorknobs building a custom home 10 di Tazza a baker’s passion 12 Warming Up Winter fresh date ideas 23 Keep Date Night Local intimate dinner spots
7 On The Cover 19 Devine Color 24 Roots
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eautiful Lindal Cedar home on your own Christmas Tree Farm! Located just 30 minutes from Portland. Amazing Vaulted Ceilings Soaring Windows that allow the outside in. Radiant Floor heat. 17 Acres mostly Flat Seasonal Creek @ the back of the property Master on the Main for one story living but a full Daylight Basement & 2 bedrooms & Loft for additional living space Potential for 3 bedroom Over-sized Garage Garden Shed & 40 x 60 Shop. On your mobile device? Text T11809321 to T85377 to view this home in the palm of your hand.
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GORGEOUS VIEWS OF COLUMBIA RIVER Remodeled 4120 sq.ft home sitting on large private lot with gorgeous views of Columbia River. 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Large open kitchen with granite counters, built-in double oven & hardwood floors. Large living room and family room each has gas fireplace. Gracious foyer welcomes you. Must see 400 sq. ft shop and beautiful pond and waterfall. 5 minutes to 205 bridge. OFFERED AT $850,000
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