1433 McGilvra Blvd E, Seattle, WA 98112

This 1927 cottage exudes charm with its wood frame walls and leaded glass windows adorned with flower boxes. The house sits on a large corner lot with a sloping lawn bordered by a rose garden and other mature plantings. A porch supported by columns and a paneled front door provide an inviting entry. Interiors feature period detailing like coved ceilings and raised plaster walls. Floors are hardwood throughout. The living room has a gas-burning fireplace trimmed in tile and an arched passage to an adjoining dining room. A glass door flanked by windows provides the dining room access to a spacious side deck with a sheltered eating area. A bright kitchen with a high vaulted ceiling has wood cabinetry, a built-in desk and an area for informal living or dining. A tile-topped island affords counter seating. Appliances include a Jenn-Air 4-burner gas range, GE side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, and a Kenmore dishwasher. There are two bedrooms and a full bath on the main level. A split staircase with a skylight leads to a privately situated master suite on the upper level. The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with skylights and a long wall lined with closets. The master bath, also endowed with a skylight, has a vanity with double sinks. Laundry facilities and mechanical equipment are located in the basement, which offers abundant storage and potential for more finished space. The basement also provides access to a one-car garage. The house has forced air heat and air conditioning. The property is endowed with beautifully landscaped grounds. The terraced backyard has lush plantings and a beautiful Japanese Snowdrop tree. A gravel path leads to a completely enclosed side garden, which could also function as a dog kennel. A dense laurel hedge that runs the width of the lot along the alley and half way down E. Galer St. is punctuated by an arched opening fitted with a rustic wood gate, opens to the backyard. This beautifully maintained older home is located in the highly sought after Madison Park.