Property Description

Savor the quiet solitude of your surroundings, reconnect with nature and soothe your soul in this shy 5 acre paradise with this beautifully designed and skillfully crafted 5000* square foot custom home; classic and sophisticated yet comfortable and relaxed, incorporating modern features, convenient location and quality construction to conduct your life with intention and inspirational ease. Hidden behind the brick pillars and iron entry gate you will find this graceful home, polished and refined yet also laid back and casual. Crafted by Street of Dreams builder Newhall Jones/Encore Custom Homes in 1999 without comparison offers high style, sophisticated comfort, intimate formal spaces and grand proportioned day rooms enveloped in a tranquil oasis only 10 minutes from downtown Redmond, Microsoft and the 520 freeway. Cobble stone circular drive confirms your arrival toward this stately brick home with inviting double door leaded glass entry leading to the grand foyer with circular stairway, soaring ceilings, sculptured built-in seats flanking the door, wainscoting and crown moldings. The formal living room designed with warmth and beauty offers an intimate gathering space although large enough for a grand piano and features triple crown moldings, wainscoting, built-in art niches with lighted shelves and cabinets. On the other side of the foyer is the formal dining room with its graceful lines and tailored details you will delight in the French doors that lead to an outdoor dining space perfect for cocktails by candlelight or dinner under the stars. Off the dining room is the butlers pantry which features a slab granite buffet with copper wet bar sink, maple cabinetry, wine refrigerator and under cabinet lighting. Across the hall is the Apex wine room with stone floor and outfitted to house approximately 400-500 bottles and wired to be temperature controlled. The center for informal entertaining, family fun and conversation is the expansive kitchen and family room. The kitchen boasts a generously proportioned butcher block center island and features hand rubbed maple cabinetry, slab granite counters, high end appliances such as the stainless steel Viking professional stove and oven with a custom Abbaka stainless hood with copper details, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher and walk-in pantry. The informal breakfast nook features a pine tongue and grove adorned ceiling and French doors to the patio. The family room wired with surround sound and featuring 22-foot high soaring ceilings and maple hardwood floors has a relaxed cottage ambiance with its white painted bead board wainscoting and built-in window seat (with storage) beneath a palladium window framing the outdoors and flooding the home with natural light. The focal point of this great room is the impressive stone fireplace with full height copper hood flanked by lighted book shelves. Behind the kitchen is the mud room with a tumbled marble floor, work station with a built-in desk, sink and three-quarter bath, built-in shelving and seat and a door leading to the backyard. The door leading to the oversized 3 car garage and rear staircase is off this area. At the other end of the home is the guest powder room with marble vanity and floor and the cherry paneled study. Attractive and functional this working study boasts premium cherry cabinets; a cherry box beamed ceiling and expansive built-in desk with marble counter. Upstairs are the 4 bedrooms; at one end of the home is the romantic master retreat with tall coved ceiling, designer window coverings, sitting area with double sided gas fireplace and door to a private balcony. The master bath offers a place for a quiet respite to luxuriate in the jetted tub with leaded privacy glass, a marble and glass block walk-in shower, his and her 36 inch high marble vanities, neutral marble flooring and walk-in closets with built-in dresser. Over the cat walk that is open to the family room below and at the other end of the home are the other bedrooms. 2 large bedrooms with maple hardwood floors, walk-in closets with built-ins and a large Jack and Jill bathroom and the other bedroom with a close by full bath. Additionally up here you will find the bonus or play room whimsically decorated with wall murals, a window seat and light maple built-ins. The adjacent craft room has an abundance of built-in bead board cabinetry. The media room features Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound, rear projection, cherry cabinetry, entertainment center with beverage refrigerator and wet bar. Away from the hustle and bustle this is your personal sanctuary; relish in the faithful 4.64 acre garden landscape performing its seasonal symphony, an inspired refuge for recreation, relaxation and reflection. A completely level oasis with sprawling emerald lawns, towering evergreens, formal gardens, stamped concrete patios, water feature, enchanting secret garden and plenty of room for a sports court, pool or equestrian set up. Additional highlights include AMX/Phast Landmark home automation system for whole house sound, lighting, heat/AC, & security. Central air conditioning, electrostatic air cleaner, sprinkler system with well water irrigation, 16 zone sound system, Rainbow play system, gas stub on patio, life time tile roof, maple hardwood floors, 3 car garage with 3 separate openers and quality built-in closets. Close to acclaimed Lake Washington schools and great nearby private schools (The Bear Creek School & The Overlake School). Call today for your private tour!