445 McGilvra Blvd E, Seattle, WA 98112

FOR A 24 HOUR RECORDED AUDIO TOUR CALL: 1.800.779.4232 X 2122A stone stairway meanders through a rocked wall as gracefully twisting tree branches overhead offer glimpses of the sandstone Mediterranean contemporary perched above exclusive McGilvra Blvd in coveted Washington Park. A Romanesque statue and soothing water feature give you safe passage through the gated entrance that feels centuries old in an acid washed finish. The front private patio relaxes quietly beneath a wide blue sky offering Lake Washington and Cascade Mountain views to the east and bird's eye views of passers-by strolling to Madison Park Village or moments away from a Seattle Tennis Club gala. Turning your attention back towards the home, the custom rustic entry door of Mexican descent and custom Bubinga wood steps (from the famed Ivory Coast) speak the same language: private, exclusive country living right in the city (served by excellent schools, of course). Abundant light fills the Travertine tiled entry of this sun-washed 4863 square foot home with 6 beds, 5.25 baths plus an office/den. Expansive living room and formal dining flow in tandem to create artful living spaces for manifesting the life you've always imagined. Hardwood living room floors run with abandon to the immense sandstone wood burning fireplace in-laid with custom designed 100-year old French lithographs. Walls of windows showcase Lake Washington and mountain vistas. Inviting step-out View Terrace feels like an undiscovered Renoir framed by decorative rod iron railings that hold the day's magic until the home's exterior lighting creates its own fantastical world at twilight. A stage set for elegant dining and lively conversation, the formal dining room feels ever-so-worldly with 18 foot ceils, a trio of artful pendants suspended beneath heavenly skylights, and great expanses of Travertine floors that easily accommodate a table set for 12. The built-in coffee roasting station adds its own charm and the step out patio off the French doors is the perfect outdoor bistro for enjoying your freshly-made brew. Built-in speakers throughout the home create a soothing soundscape room to room. Old world open kitchen inspires a global cuisine with granite countertops and back splash, lovely tile from Portugal, imported French LaCanche gas range (gas and electric plus warming drawers plus cook area on top of stove) and a rustic custom door from Mexico opens wide to the well-endowed walk-in pantry with epic storage for gourmet ingredients and legendary wine. The furniture-quality custom teak cabinetry finished with blown glass handles feels so fresh. Outfitted with high quality stainless steel appliances (Bosch dishwasher, Monogram fridge) the custom stained glass windows designed to complement the Portuguese tile turn the sun's light into artful expressions while offering an uncommon privacy. Expansive wraparound entertainment deck is an enchanting outdoor room decorated with statues artfully placed into the10,860 square foot lushly landscaped yard (surprisingly low maintenance!) and colorful rocked-wall gardens that smell so sweetly in the afternoon lake breezes. The gas grill station connected to the main line makes for easy barbecues after a day boating on the water. Powder room on the main floor is a half bath with a beautiful custom stain glass window. Two bedrooms on the main level share a full Jack and Jill bath dressed in imported tile from the Amalfi Coast in Italy as skylights and the blocked tile window off the shower and bath usher in abundant natural light.