Windermere Living Spring 2012 by Windermere Real Estate

WINDERMERE

SPRING 2012

LIVING residences & destinations from around the west

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CONTENTS

SPRING 2012 PREMIER ESTATE S The Highlands, Washington 4–5

PREMIER PROPERT I E S Bellevue/Eastside, Washington 7–17 Greater Seattle, Washington 10, 18–28 Camano Island, Washington 29 Whidbey Island, Washington 30–31

RESIDENTIAL Greater Seattle, Washington 32–41, 44–45 Bellevue/Eastside, Washington 35, 42–47 Snohomish County, Washington 41, 47 Whidbey Island, Washington 48–49

Camano Island, Washington 50 Mount Vernon, Washington 50 COVER HOME | 10 Facebook.com/WindermereRealEstate

STUART SILK DESIGN

TH E H I G H L AN DS

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n unparalleled home in an unparalleled gated community featuring outstanding amenities. Stunning estate home on 2.25 acres with 180-degree views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.

This incredibly stylish home offers the ease of one-level living and generously proportioned rooms. Concrete exterior walls with stone and shingle detailing. Soaring entry; living/dining area with wide reclaimed floors and vaulted beamed ceiling; chef’s kitchen with top-notch appliances and adjoining family room; study; media room; billiards room; 6 bedrooms and 4.5 limestone baths, including guest quarters in private wing and master suite; 3 fireplaces; wine cellar; hightech systems. View terrace with covered eating area, gorgeous grounds with pool/hot tub. Gravel pathways meander through the property, passing a stream, reflecting pond and waterfalls. OFFERED AT $5,600,000. WRE/Northwest, Inc. For a complete Photo Gallery, please visit windermere.com/mls/238597

JAN E A . J O H N SO N 206/999-5267 · janejohnson@windermere.com

G R E AT E R S E AT T L E | 5 W I N D E R M E R E . C O M

PERSPECTIVES A LETTER FROM WINDERMERE

WINDERMERE’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY Earlier this year, Windermere agents from throughout the Western U.S. came together in Seattle for our annual Windermere Symposium. They discussed important issues, shared ideas, and learned about new products and services to help them better serve their clients. It’s a time for camaraderie, collaboration, and celebration. And this year, that celebration included kicking off Windermere’s 40th anniversary.

A LOOK BACK In honor of this exciting milestone, we thought it would be fun to look

OB JACOBI President · Windermere Real Estate

GEOFF WOOD CEO · Windermere Services

back at how much things have changed during the past 40 years. In 1972, real estate looked a lot different than it does today. Instead of websites there were Polaroids. Instead of email there were hand-written notes. Real estate deals were done on the back of cocktail napkins and sealed with a handshake. And when you wanted to look at homes, you did so

JILL JACOBI WOOD President · Windermere Services

while riding around in the back seat of your agent’s car. Here are some other things we found interesting when looking back at the last 40 years:

1972

TODAY

$27,600

$214,000

Average Interest Rate

7.4%

Dow Jones Industrial Average

960

12,099

Average U.S. Home Size

1,400 SQF

2,700 SQF

U.S. Population

210 million

313 million

300

Average U.S. Home Price

Number of Windermere Offices

ONE THING REMAINS THE SAME Much has changed since 1972, but one thing we’re proud to say has remained the same is our agents’ steadfast commitment to their clients and their communities. They carry on the tradition started by our dad in 1972 when he founded Windermere and built a business centered on community and mutual respect. For us, Windermere’s 40th anniversary is about honoring those humble beginnings, as well as our agents who

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are truly the ones who make this celebration possible.

A FA M I LY CO M PA N Y C R E AT I N G R EL AT I O N S H I P S & CO M M U N IT Y

C L I E N TS , S ERVICE &

COMMUNITY

knowledge of neighborhoods & community above all else

a love & familiarity of the area ONE CARILLON POINT KIRKLAND WATERFRONT Stunning 5,654± sq. ft. condominium designed by Jim Olson with open & grand interior spaces. Custom touches include marble floors, crystal chandeliers, artisan glass, imported stone and unique wood elements. Private grounds with 4,300+ sq. ft. of outside living; Koi ponds, patios and lush gardens. $4,988,000. windermere.com/mls/323389

RO N DI EG EN ES & SAN DY N I C H O LLS regenes@windermere.com · 206/953-1771 · Rondi.com nicholls@windermere.com · 425/444-4966 · SandyNicholls.com

206/953-1771 regenes@windermere.com

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QUINTESSENTIAL ELEGANCE— CLYDE HILL On nearly an acre, this handcrafted English Manor is stunning in its execution. A flowing floor plan provides spacious indoor & outdoor spaces, while taking advantage of the extraordinary view. 6,300+ sq. ft, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths. The backyard includes an outdoor heated living room, fireplace & gorgeous pool. $5,800,000. windermere.com/mls/279600

HUNTS POINT WATERFRONT Prime waterfront on over an acre with unsurpassed Olympic views. The contemporary architecture is beautifully executed & the perfect complement to the location, with large view windows, high beamed ceilings and clear cedar walls. 2 master suites, gym, elevator. Main house and guest house were rebuilt in 2006. $9,495,000. windermere.com/mls/137354

RO N D I EG EN ES & SAN DY N I C H O LLS regenes@windermere.com · 206/953-1771 · Rondi.com nicholls@windermere.com · 425/444-4966 · SandyNicholls.com

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A S LI C E O F TH E M EDITER R AN E AN On the shores of Lake Washington. No expense was spared in the creation of this Italianate villa in Newport Shores. Substantially constructed and well crafted, the details are almost limitless. The scale is spectacular. Designed to accommodate multi-generational living, with four ensuite bedrooms upstairs and a separate apartment on the main. Casual and formal spaces indoors and out combine to set the stage for everyday living, as well as entertaining on a grand scale. 110± feet of stunning level waterfront on a shy half acre. $6,199,000. WRE/East Inc. windermere.com/mls/316066

RO N D I EG EN ES & STE VEN GO R EC K I regenes@windermere.com · 206/953-1771 · Rondi.com StevenGorecki@windermere.com · 206/579-8579 · StevenGorecki.withwre.com

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E X PE RT ISE Team Foster has over 30 years of combined experience in the luxury real estate market. Contact us for a private showing of our listings, or for a marketing consultation on your property.

ICONIC PENTHOUSEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;FIRST HILL PLAZA Hosting almost 7,000 sq. ft. of living space with 360-degree views unlike any other offering: Stadiums, Puget Sound, downtown Seattle, the Olympics Mountains, the Space Needle, Lake Union, downtown Bellevue, the Cascades, Lake Washington, and Mt. Rainier. Rooftop pool and 24hour concierge. A legendary penthouse. $5,799,000. FirstHillPlazaPenthouse.com

Waterfront View Estates Acreage Urban Retreats Second Residences 425/637-8373 Tere@FosterRealty.com FosterRealty.com WRE/East, Inc.

COVER HOME | THE SKYHOUSE AT 1521â&#x20AC;&#x201D;SEATTLE Walls of windows disappear into the air, as a breathtaking view is revealed. Your own private cloud in the sky overlooks 180-degree views from big city lights to Mt. Rainier, Puget Sound and beyond. Clean lines anchored by rich stones, granite, light oak, limestone. A floor plan designed to entertain. After dinner, the fireside spa beckons on the private rooftop. As the roaring fire and city lights glow, raise your glass and make a toast to living the good life. $3,900,000. SkyHouse1521.com

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HARMONY AT PROCTOR LANE Mercer Island—Resting gently on 2.93 acres, Harmony commands an extraordinary 324 feet of Lake Washington waterfront and sets its vista on the Seattle skyline and Mt. Rainier. Waves roll gently up on the beach as the sun shines down on two private docks. A collaboration by Jim Olson, Krekow Jennings and the owner, the main house hosts 14,000+ sq. ft. where time stands still. Room to roam. Room to breathe. Room to just be. A world like no other. $26,880,000. HarmonyatProctorLane.com

TER E FOSTER 425/637-8373 · Tere@FosterRealty.com

M E R C E R I S L A N D , WA S H I N G TO N | 1 1 W I N D E R M E R E . C O M

SOPHISTICATED SYMMETRY—MEDINA WATERFRONT A brilliant vantage point draws in expansive views of city lights, the lake & Mt. Rainier. Walls of glass. Luxurious finishes juxtaposed with casual spaces. Vast proportions with an airiness to each room. 160 feet of waterfront, private dock, guest house and garages for six. $8,900,000. OverlakeDriveWaterfront.com

THE SAYBROOK—YARROW POINT WATERFRONT Drawing inspiration from coastal architecture in Connecticut, this waterfront estate echoes timeless style at every turn. The shingled exterior & classic lines create harmony with the serene lakeside setting. A remarkable 115 feet of waterfront with west-facing views. Subtle luxury. Understated elegance. A true classic. $8,250,000. SaybrookYarrowPoint.com

TER E FOSTER 425/637-8373 · Tere@FosterRealty.com

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STORYBOOK SETTING Clyde Hill—A composition of classical style and understated luxury residing at a prime address on a quiet and private cul-de-sac. Over a half acre of level grounds hosts a gated swimming pool and play area, lush emerald lawns and mature gardens. City, lake and mountain views create the backdrop for gracious spaces. The perfect floor plan, designed for the way we live today. $3,095,000.