Property Description

Spectacular lakefront estate designed for those demanding the utmost in elegant living and formal entertaining combined with the ultimate family retreat. Constructed with incredible detail throughout, this 8500 plus sq ft residence sits on a shy manicured acre with 138 feet of low bank waterfront. Comprised with 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 5 fireplaces, cherry paneled library, entertainment/media room, fitness center, 2nd kitchen, sauna, office, play room and extra tall 4 car fully finished garage with a wall of built-ins and professional catering refrigerator. The setting is a private cul-de-sac with dual gated entrances leading to the circular drive. Boxwood hedges, fountains and the brick adorned entry welcome you to the double doors with extensive leaded glass leading into the foyer with 30 foot ceilings, crystal chandelier (with motorized lowering device for easy cleaning), honed limestone floors with marble and granite inlay, art niches and sweeping bridal stairway with cherry handrail. Enter the grand formal 2 story living room flanked with columns and hand painted stone work with a wall of 2 story windows framing the lake below. Architectural details include double crown moldings, wainscoting, a crown molding shelf around the entire room, sconce lighting over the marble surround masonry fireplace and custom window treatments. Entertain in style in the spacious formal dining room with new chandelier, built-in marble buffet with glass lighted cabinets, wainscoted walls and coffered ceilings with extensive crown molding. The formal guest bath features a cherry and granite bureau, leaded glass window, sconce lighting and new faucet. The handsome cherry paneled library is down this hall through French doors; this richly paneled room features a marble surround fireplace with sconce lighting, wet bar, custom desk, built-in cherry book cases and a door leading to a view deck. At the end of this hall is the owners suite with tall detailed ceilings with crown molding, wainscoting, marble surround gas fireplace separating the sitting room from the bedroom, a wall of white painted built-in book cases and cabinetry, custom window coverings and French doors leading to a private view deck. The master closet is a work of art; new custom cherry cabinetry designed for the ultimate use of space to accommodate all your personal needs. The master bathroom, recently enhanced with slab marble vanity features a large marble surround jetted tub flanked with columns, etched glass privacy window, sconce lighting, make up vanity, walk-in marble shower and water closet with bidet. The everyday informal rooms have recently been updated and feature almost 12 foot ceiling height with crown molding, refinished hardwood floors and glorious lake views. The kitchen is a cook's delight with all new cherry cabinetry with stainless hardware, gorgeous slab granite with beveled self edge, huge center island with breakfast bar seating and full height tumbled marble back splash. Professional stainless appliance package includes a Miele dishwasher, Wolf gas range, Miele double ovens and warming drawer, oversized, compartmented Sub Zero refrigerator and separate butler's pantry with a 2nd Miele dishwasher, slab granite, cherry cabinetry, hammered copper sink, 2 pantries and a swinging door leading out to the dining room. The adjacent breakfast nook features new lighting, a sky wall framing the lake views and French doors out to the view deck. The family room has also been updated with new cherry cabinetry with up lighting and glass doors, tumbled marble, marble surround gas fireplace and new textured carpet. Another 1/2 bath and the updated laundry room complete the main level. 2 separate sets of stairs lead to the upper level where you will find 3 large bedrooms all with full baths and walk-in closets. Additionally, on this level is bonus room and large working office with maple cabinetry, file cabinets, closet and built-in desk space for 3 people; this room enjoys a fabulous view of the lake and grounds. On the lower level is another large bedroom with lake view and large closet, full bath, in-door sauna, huge media room with a gas fireplace and wired for surround sound and French doors out to a new large Trex deck with a hot tub and surround sound. Additionally, there is a kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counters, Fisher Paykel dishwasher, Sub Zero refrigerator and ice maker and wine storage. Beyond this area is the fitness room; a great space for a variety of uses with French doors out to the deck and stairs that lead to the backyard and lake. The grounds are an unfolding adventure in which to explore; a dog wash/run area for Fido, rolling emerald lawns with a rockery walk way down to the lake front. The adjacent tax parcel boasts an in-ground trampoline, play structure area, play house, storage shed and beautiful rock garden with a patio and rockery steps. This home rests on .87 acres with 138 feet of waterfront. This grand estate could potentially be comprised of almost 3 acres with 460 feet of waterfront which include 2 separate tax parcels priced at $450,000 (parcel #4054510120) and $495,000 (parcel #405410130) for a combined mega waterfront secluded estate setting in one of the premier destination communities east of Seattle. Additional highlights: Newer tile roof, new carpet throughout (except gym), newly painted interior, Panasonic 616 Phone System (6 telephone lines which include 2 dedicated modems and 1 dedicated fax line), central vacuum system, wired for central sound system, central air conditioning, 3 hot water heaters, 2 furnaces, generator and 1100 sq ft carpeted garage with extensive built-ins.