202 Observatory St, Sitka, AK 99835

*Note: Buyers interested in seeing the property or learning more are encouraged to reach out to the homeowners directly at dhcohen01@gmail.com An upgraded house one block from downtown with ocean views. Originally built in 1890, this home was fully renovated to a 3bed/2bath in 2008, and retouched with high-end appliances, fixtures, and finishes in 2020. The first-floor kitchen features stainless appliances, granite countertops, an American Range gas stove, subway tile, and a custom wood bar. The kitchen opens to both a spacious living room with 7 large windows providing natural light, and a dining area with double doors leading to the deck. The wrap-around Indonesian hardwood deck has excellent mountain views and gas stubs for a hot tub or fire feature. Off the dining area is a laundry room with an LG washer/dryer set purchased new in 2020, large cabinets, and under-stair storage. The first-floor full bath has glass-tiled walls, heated granite floors, and a glass vanity top. Rounding out the lower level are two bedrooms, each with excellent lighting and storage. A teak staircase takes you to the large master suite, with breathtaking views of Sitka sound and the mountains. The built-in king bed is elevated to provide whale watching from your pillow. The luxury master bath features an African wood counter with his/her sinks, heated granite floors, and a built-in towel heater. The custom glass rain shower has 7 independently controlled shower heads, glass tiles, a sitting rock and its own water line providing 20+ gallons per minute through an on-demand water heater. A walk in/through his/her closet completes the master suite. The heating system for this home is a Dual Rinnai which runs on Electric and can run on gas as a backup in case of power outage. A walk under basement accessible from the driveway provides plenty of extra storage. The home is outside of both landslide and tsunami zones.