Architect-designed residence inspired by a home featured in Sarah Susanka's “Creating the Not So Big House.” Exterior styled after european Alsace, France where the owners lived for several years.
Custom authentic stone masonry professionally installed inside and out.
Exterior fountain with recirculation pump and/or stream outlet.
Hand-laid custom-designed courtyard pavers.
Two water shut-off manifolds for easy maintenance, one on main floor and one upstairs in laundry room.
Hydronic in-floor radiant heat powered by a geothermal heat pump for superb comfort on both floors.
Finished concrete main floor (the thermal mass effectively holds heat or cool for extended periods of time. Artfully finished with Skimstone tinted cement and water-based Varathane)
New quartz kitchen countertops installed in 2025
Custom-made alder trim, most harvested from the house site. Main floor sills retain their unique live edges.
Two Rumsford fireplaces that very effectively radiate additional heat. (Rumford fireplaces are tall and shallow to reflect more heat, and they have streamlined throats to eliminate turbulence and carry away the smoke with little loss of heated room air.) The living room burns wood with a gas lighter, the primary bedroom has a log set for gas only.
Beautifully handcrafted maple stairway and mantles harvested from a maple tree in Edmonds.
Round Japanese soaking tub in primary bath is partially recessed into floor for extra depth.
Bonus room newly finished with Mr. Cool Mini Split for year round heating and air conditioning.
Built-in vacuum system for easy cleaning.
Back patio has a 220 outlet for European appliances and a natural gas outlet for barbeque (not propane).
Garage has a stub-out for water and drainage at rear wall.
New gutter with integrated gutter guard installed over the back patio.
Natural grounds and protected wetlands re-planted with over 900 native trees and shrubs.
Paver-rimmed firepit in the expansive lawn.
Used in the past as a bed and breakfast. Buyer to perform due diligence to verify any intended business, rental, or lodging use.
