A winding drive cuts through pristine woodlands with tall evergreen trees, ending in a circular driveway in front of a lovely traditional home. Built in 1926, the two-story house was designed by noted Seattle architect Edwin Ivey, who endowed it with split shingle walls, a cedar shake roof and shuttered windows. This inviting residence, situated on a two-acre lot with mature plantings, enjoys breathtaking views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. It has lovingly remained in the same family since it was built by the daughter of one of the original Highlands founders in 1926. From its vantage point above Puget Sound one can hear the waves, birds and sea lions, smell the warm beach sand and see the tide pools and the expanse of sandy beach at low tide. Enjoy the feel of the San Juans everyday at home! An entry hall with a curved staircase introduces interiors with large scale formal rooms that flow from one to another, providing an ideal setting for entertaining. The living room has crown molding, a long wall lined in built-in bookshelves, and a wood-burning fireplace with a traditional mantel and brick surround. An adjoining formal dining room features wainscot walls, hardwood floors, and a bay window with stunning western vistas. Both the living and dining rooms have open passages to a sunroom with two walls of wrap-around windows with water and mountain views. Two sets of sliding glass doors open to the back yard and a side patio bordered by a lush screen of rhododendron and evergreens. The kitchen has traditional cabinetry, stainless steel counters and a window with water and mountain views. Appliances include a Thermador gas oven/range, Sharp convection oven, Northland refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher. An adjoining family room offers a wall of built-in cabinetry for entertainment equipment and a bay window looking out on the entry area. A powder room serving the main floor is located off a hallway near the entry. A pocket door in the kitchen opens to a util
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