Specs

4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
5,243 sf
3-Car Garage

Originally built in 1922, this would have been one of Juanita Beach's original dwellings, and a vacation retreat…
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Seattle dwellers would take a boat across the lake to their cabin retreat where they were able to enjoy the newly established Juanita Beach resort, now known as Juanita Beach Park. The park blossomed as a resort in the 1920s under the guidance of the Forbes family, early settlers of the area.

In the mid 1980s and then again in the mid 1990s, this home was extensively remodeled and extended by its former owner, a craftsman builder. No expense was spared in building a copper roofed turret, showing off an octagonal formal sitting room and beautifully ornate wood workmanship both on the interior and exterior. Open the front door to an exquisite entry and great room, whose vaulted, clear-coated old growth cedar tongue and groove ceilings are a work of art. An elegant expanse of quarter-sawn inlaid hardwoods line the entire main floor.

At its heart, a wood burning stove centers the great room, flanked by a formal sitting room and separate dining room. Your open kitchen flaunts a dine in area, walk-in pantry and 6-seater island. Oversized windows throughout the living space show off majestic views of Lake Washington and its spectacular local wildlife, including wild deer and bald eagles. A large artist’s studio and office space, additional full bathroom and separate laundry room, complement the spacious main floor.

Location:

8630 NE Juanita Drive
Kirkland WA 98034

Offered at: $1,550,000.

Features of Note:

Copper Roofed Turret
Clear-coated, Tongue-and-groove, Cedar-lined Ceilings

Vaulted Ceilings with Exposed Beams

7-piece Moulding

Quarter-sawn, Inlaid Hardwoods

Coffered Ceilings

Covered Patio off Owner’s Suite
Second Suite on Main Floor

Ample Basement with Copious Storage / Bonus Room in Basement

Remodeled Main Bathroom
Large Office / Art Studio

A second bedroom suite is also located on the main floor, while the owner's suite above, over-looking the lake, is a veritable retreat with a private, covered concrete covered patio and architectural windows. A third bedroom, open loft area and recently remodeled bathroom, complete the upper floor.

This home features an expansive basement, with a fourth bedroom and bathroom, a finished bonus/fitness room and copious storage space – cool enough to accommodate a fully stocked wine cellar. Additionally, home owners benefit from three car garage with shop and separate RV/Boat parking.

Set on over an acre of private, creek-side land, this property is a veritable recreational retreat. Enjoy everything that the Pacific Northwest has to offer, right at your doorstep. Relax in the hot tub under the night sky, zipline over Champagne Creek, or swing in your hammock beneath a canopy of lush greenery. Roast marshmallows around the firepit, walk the dogs through your property's private trails and enjoy hypnotic views of Lake Washington from the main and upper floors. 

Residents in this location have access to acclaimed Lake Washington Schools, as well as Juanita High School, whose remodel completion is set for the end of 2020. Meanwhile, commuters have easy access to Seattle and Eastside destinations, via both interstate and local routes.

Outdoor Amenities:

3-car Garage with Shop

RV/Boat Parking

Hot Tub

Fire Pit

Athletic Court

Playground

Zipline

Private Trails

Entertainment Deck off the Main Floor

Private Patio on the Ground Floor

Over-looking Juanita Bay this property is located just steps from Juanita Beach Park and a short drive to Juanita Bay Park, both rich in wildlife including Bald Eagles, Herons, Osprey, Hawks and visiting Swans from the Alaskan Tundra - to name but a few species you are likely to see. You will spot otter basking on the water and turtles sunning themselves in the summer months. You will see wild deer, right on your property, on an almost daily basis. Rich with both aquatic and outdoor activities, you can enjoy mountain biking and hiking in Big Finn Hill or St Edwards State Park, swimming, Paddle Boarding, canoeing, and boating. 

Juanita Village with its coffee shops, yoga studio, restaurants and rich amenities is situated just around the corner, while Kirkland's vibrant city life centered around Lake Washington is just an 8-minute drive away. Should you wish to fly to Victoria, BC, you can do so easily by catching a seaplane from Kenmore, just 10 minutes North.

In the winter months, enjoy snow sports in local resorts such as Snoqualmie, Crystal Mountain and Steven's Pass. If you are looking for the quintessential Pacific Northwest life, this area will meet your wish-list.