Penthouse Condo
This luxury 3,204-sq-ft condominium home occupies the entire top floor of a three-story building on the shores of Lake Washington. One of only five units in the building, this two-bedroom condominium offers fine traditional detailing and sweeping views of Lake Washington, the Cascade Mountains and Bellevue skyline. Located in the picturesque Leschi neighborhood, the waterfront property also affords a dock with deeded moorage.
The Mediterranean-style building has a barrel tile roof, wrought iron entry gates and a circular driveway bordered by mature plantings. An elevator in a nicely appointed lobby leads to a private third floor lobby with wainscot walls and a skylight. Heavy paneled double doors with brass fittings open to a dramatic entry hall with curved walls, limestone tile floors and a round skylight with ornate molding.
Round columns delineate the passage to an expansive living room where a wall of east-facing windows provides breathtaking water, skyline and mountain views. Built-in display cabinetry flanks a wood-burning fireplace with a limestone surround and traditional mantel with classical detailing. French doors open to one of the condo’s two view decks. A curved wall with a panel of floor-to-ceiling windows looks out on the other deck, which is accessed from the adjoining dining room. The dining room has a built-in buffet topped in granite and lighted display cabinetry. A wet bar positioned just off the entry affords more display cabinetry. Also located off the entry is an elegant powder room with a limestone-topped vanity.
The kitchen features granite counters, vertical clear grain fir cabinetry and limestone tile floors. A large center island holds a Viking 6-burner gas cook-top. Other top-of-the-line appliances include a paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator, KitchenAid dishwasher and Dacor stacking convection ovens with a warming drawer. And arched pass-through connects the kitchen with an adjacent informal living/dining room with a big storage closet.
French doors in the living room open to a large den equipped with a second wet bar and marble-trimmed gas fireplace flanked by display cabinetry. The den also enjoys access to the view terrace on the north side of the building. Another set of French doors connects the den with the adjoining master suite. The master bedroom has a gas fireplace and Juliet balcony that affords fresh air and a verdant evergreen vista. There are two walk-in closets – both with shelving, one with a skylight. A huge master bath offers a Jacuzzi tub set in a tile platform, big walk-in shower, two sinks, two vanities, a heated towel rack, water closet and abundant storage cabinetry.
A second bedroom suite has a Juliet balcony and a full bath illuminated by a skylight. A large utility room located near the kitchen is equipped with Fisher & Paykel laundry facilities, a work sink and lots of cabinetry. It also holds the water heater and heating and cooling equipment.
The unit is fully air-conditioned, and it has crown molding and recessed lighting throughout. Other amenities include three storage units and two parking places in a secured underground garage. The south side of the 90-foot dock offers deeded moorage.
This inviting urban dwelling combines the ease of condominium living with the matchless appeal of a waterfront setting. It is near Leschi’s marina, parks and neighborhood amenities.
