Gothic Grandeur Meets City Chic

The grandeur of campus gothic architecture and detail blends seamlessly with modern, period appropriate updates and a crisp and airy color palette to afford the ultimate hybrid of old world elegance and casual comfort in this classic Montlake area home. This stunning Tudor has been lovingly maintained for generations, with its ornate woodwork and floor plan left completely intact to provide a sense of integrity and history that can only be found in the mellowed patina of original finishes and in adherence to the house’s planned flow. Three above ground floors and a full height basement offer ample room, while the house’s great placement on a deep lot allows for wonderful outdoor spaces, including a huge and private backyard patio with pergola and a level, croquet sized front lawn. With its location on one of Seattle’s most beautiful streets and close proximity to everything from downtown to the Arboretum and University of Washington, this is truly a dream house in every respect.

Huge foyer is perfect for entertaining, and lends the house a gracious sense of space.

Amazing walnut and mahogany paneling and trim throughout the house includes such details as ornate relief carving and cathedral style archways.

Perfect oak hardwoods on all three above ground floors.

Wonderfully wide schoolhouse style staircase extends all the way from the main floor to the attic.

Beautifully maintained original steel sash casement windows throughout continue the gothic charm.

Coved ceilings and bullnose plaster work throughout.

Grandly scaled living room flows smoothly from the foyer and is bathed in great light from both ends of the house. It is further enhanced by period details such as corbelled box beams and an exquisite fireplace of caramel toned, slab alabaster.

Just off the living room is an amazing old world den, with brick walls, arched leaded windows, paneled ceiling and its own fireplace. Even the floor is a unique combination of terrazzo and random marble slab, while a beautiful campus inspired woodcut is built in above the mantle.

Incredible gothic chandeliers in the den and dining room.

Beautiful leaded stained glass French doors open into a large yet intimate feeling dining room with opulent wood paneling.

A beautifully restored butler’s pantry leads from the dining room into an incredible designer kitchen that incorporates the best of the house’s period detail with modern convenience and industrial grade stainless appliances for unmatched workflow. Custom white enameled cabinetry evokes the home’s history and encloses such professional amenities as a Miele dishwasher, 8 burner Viking dual fuel range with matched Vent-a-hood and a 48” Sub Zero. Slab sandstone countertops, a custom sandstone sink, under cabinet lighting and old fashioned linoleum floors complete this elegant and user friendly kitchen.

Spacious breakfast room off the kitchen captures wonderful light throughout the day.

Huge master suite has great light and territorial views, a large patio, dressing room and its own completely remodeled bath.

Both second floor baths have been beautifully and faithfully remodeled with hex and subway tiles, as well as new period correct fixtures for a crisply spa-like sensibility.

Extensive use of secondary windows for sound proofing.

Huge full height attic is currently set up with a bathroom and service bar, as well as three distinct rooms and a large open area. Perfect for live-in help, guest suite, home offices or remodel into a library or media room.

Giant open basement with high ceilings has its own bathroom, and currently functions as a playroom and laundry area.

The whole house has recently been tuck-pointed, and a new roof was just installed, as well as new sewer lines all the way to the street.

Spacious 2 car garage offers additional storage and attaches to the house via a charming portico.

The back yard has just been professionally landscaped and completely paved with blue stone to function as a wonderful outdoor room for dining and entertaining.

The front yard is completely enclosed for safety and privacy, while its deep lawns lend themselves to active pets and children at play.

5 Bedrooms  |  3.5 Bath

Approximately 5540 sq ft (per kcr)

Lot Size: Approximately .161 acre

2 Car Garage

Built in 1927

MLS #: 24017271

SOLD $995,000