1227 41st Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

The exterior of this charming 1908 home has the feel of a storybook cottage with its dark-stained shingled walls, crisp white trim and multi-gabled roof. An extensive remodel, completed in 2003, updated the house and expanded it to 3,300 square feet. It also opened up interiors, added luxury surfaces and created a sophisticated new look. The home occupies a 7,200-sq.-ft. lot with glorious gardens that were once featured in Better Homes & Gardens. Two bluestone terraces invite al fresco living and entertaining. Lovely casement windows and French doors throughout the house bring beautiful outdoor surroundings in. Rockery walls and lush plantings in front of the house provide additional street appeal. A stone walkway leads to the main entry set in a porch supported by square columns. A paneled door opens to an entry hall with windows looking out on a front terrace. An expansive living and dining area has an open floor plan that also embraces a stunning kitchen. The living area has a beamed ceiling, built-in cabinetry and a wood-burning fireplace with a traditional mantel and marble surround. Wrap-around windows frame views of the front courtyard, while French doors in the adjacent dining area open to a side terrace with a wisteria-draped trellis. A cozy den just off the living area has built-in cabinetry and windows that look out on both terraces. The den has access to the front terrace as well as an attached one-car garage. Floors throughout are hardwood. The kitchen features custom cabinetry with a black finish and luxe Calacatta slab marble counters. Top-notch appliances, all stainless steel, include a Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator, Wolf 4-burner gas range with hood, and KitchenAid dishwasher. A long island that separates the kitchens work area from the living space affords counter seating. There is abundant storage in the kitchen and in an adjoining office that offers two built-in desks with computer stations. Beyond the office is a bright utility room with Asko laundry facilities, a deep sink and walls lined in storage closets. A door provides access to the back yard. An elegant powder room situated in a back hall off the kitchen serves main level dayrooms. The house has four bedrooms, including a desirable main level master suite. The master bedroom has a bay window and French doors to the back yard, both affixed with louvered shutters for privacy and light control. Floors are hardwood. The suite has a big walk-in closet with built-ins and a full bath. Like the kitchen, the master bath and two upstairs baths are sumptuously appointed in gorgeous Calacatta marble. The master bath offers a vanity with two sinks, soaking tub set in a platform, water closet, and large shower with a glass door and built-in bench. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths are located on the upper level, which is accessed by a graceful curved staircase off the dining area. All three bedrooms are carpeted and have vaulted ceilings. One bedroom has its own full bath. A second full bath with double sinks serves the other two bedrooms. One bedroom has a pass-through closet leading to a bonus room that is ideal for play space. The hall on the upper level has a linen closet and laundry chute to the utility room on the main level. A detached artist's studio in the backyard is perfect for pursuing any hobby. This inviting space has French doors to the back yard, poured concrete counters and maple cabinetry. The fully enclosed back yard features a level lawn bordered by dense plantings, including a lovely assortment of perennials and roses. A water feature in one corner enhances the tranquil, private setting. This beautifully updated, enchanting older home is easily accessible from downtown Seattle and only minutes from Lake Washington and the village-like amenities of Madison Park.