Property Description

Combining the grace of English country with the sanded stucco exterior reminiscent of a French inspired country house, the tranquil feeling of the country side sets in once through the gates but in reality you are less than 10 minutes away from shopping, restaurants and services. The impressive street presence of this lovely home sets the stage for a very warm and inviting interior. The double door entry leads to the 2 story foyer with walnut stained hardwood floors with a slate inset, new iron chandelier and curved bridal staircase with crown molding. Straight ahead is the formal dining room with a new recessed built-in alder wood buffet, hardwood floors and French doors out to the patio and garden. The formal living room is off the foyer and boasts tall ceiling height with double crown moldings, slate surround gas fireplace and designer drapery. The everyday areas are very spacious and feature a newly updated kitchen with cherry cabinetry, stone back splash, slab granite counters with a posh matt leather finish, all new stainless appliances including a Viking gas cook top, double ovens, a walk-in pantry and 9-foot ceiling height. The adjacent breakfast area features French doors out to the patio and garden. In keeping with the open, continuous flow, the family room is conveniently next to the kitchen and breakfast area and features hardwood floors, a slate surround wood burning fireplace with custom mantel and flanked by pine built-in cabinets. The office or study is off the family room hall and features crown molding and hardwood floors. The guest of powder bath is off this hall and features bead board wainscoting, pedestal sink and sconce lighting. Two staircases lead to the upstairs where you will find the 4 bedrooms including the enchanting master suite with awesome mountain views, tall vaulted ceiling and cherry surround double sided gas fireplace. The master bath has recently been completely redone with knotty alder custom cabinetry, travertine vanities with designer stone back splash, heated tumbled travertine floors, jetted tub with a fireplace and tiled shower with glass deco details and a huge walk-in closet with organizers. All the bedrooms are roomy, one features its own full bath with bead board wainscoting and pedestal sink and the other two share a full bathroom with tumbled tile counters and tile floor. The bonus room is at the end of the hall, also off the rear staircase and is large enough for a multipurpose room and features a mirrored wall with a ballet bar and wired for surround sound. Additional highlights include new carpet, all appliances included, wired for generator, wired for central vacuum and surround sound, designer paint and window coverings, security system, air conditioning, oil rubbed bronze hardware and acclaimed Lake Washington schools including Emily Dickenson, Evergreen Jr. and Eastlake High school. The gated community of The Woodlands is comprised of 12 beautiful high end homes all on acre plus home sites and boarders Pegasus, the renowned thoroughbred equestrian rehabilitation facility. The children attend the acclaimed Lake Washington schools including Emily Dickenson elementary, Evergreen Jr. and Eastlake High School. There are also several well respected private school in the immediate area.