Area: Washington Park
Address: 3602 E Prospect View local map
NWMLS: 9446
List Price: $2,895,000
Status: Available
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4.25
Heat: Gas, Forced Air, Air Conditioning
Taxes: 2009 - $21,066
Year Built: 1991
Lot Size: 7,200 per KingCounty Records

This stunning contemporary home sits on a large corner lot where two streets lined with towering elm trees intersect - a prime location in one of Seattle's most highly sought neighborhoods. A high laurel hedge that wraps around the property provides a dense screen of privacy, while abundant mature rhododendron produce a dazzling display of color each spring. Double gates set in the hedge open to a level front lawn and a brick walkway leading to the home's main entry. Built in 1991, the house has an elegant exterior with clean lines, stucco walls and sophisticated style.

Double doors of wood and glass introduce interiors warmed by fine traditional detailing like crown molding and dark-stained oak floors with ribbon inlay. The entry area features paneled walls that cleverly conceal a passage to informal living areas. A pocket door opens to a shelf-lined library. Steps from the entry lead down to a gracious living room with a high vaulted ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows, and French doors to a brick terrace. A wood-burning fireplace with a gas starter and marble surround is flanked by wide passages to an adjacent formal dining room, which also enjoys access to the terrace. The floor plan is ideal for large scale entertaining. The dining room features a dramatic cantilevered buffet, custom built with dark wood and hammered steel doors. Additional storage for china and crystal is hidden behind wall paneling.

Pocket doors in the dining room open to a large kitchen with granite counters, hardwood floors, and traditional cabinets, some affixed with glass display doors. A long center island holds a DCS 4-burner gas cook-top and a 2-drawer Thermador warming oven. Other top-notch appliances include a Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, double Thermador microwave/convection ovens, KitchenAid dishwasher and trash compactor. The kitchen has a bar sink and generous pantry space. A wide passageway leads to an adjoining family room with an ample area for informal dining. Built-in cabinetry for media equipment flanks a gas fireplace with a black metal surround. A door opens to a brick breezeway that provides covered access to an attached 2-car garage. Main floor dayrooms are served by a powder room with a marble-topped vanity located off the entry area.

A split staircase located in a 2-story hall leads to an upper level with three bedrooms, all en suite, including a terrific master suite. The master bedroom has a marble-trimmed fireplace and two sets of French doors - one set opens to a Juliet balcony overlooking the front lawn, the other to a spacious balcony with peek-a-boo views of Lake Washington and the Cascades, including Mt. Baker. Built-in cabinetry holds media equipment with remote control. A skylight illuminates a dressing area with 'his and her' marble-topped cupboards. Double doors open to a full bath sumptuously appointed in marble. The bath is endowed with a platform jetted tub, glass-walled shower, vanity with double sinks and a water closet. 'His and her' walk-in closets have built-in shelving; drop-stairs lead to a partial attic with additional built-in storage.

A second bedroom has wrap-around windows, a big closet with built-ins, and its own three-quarter tile bath with a glass-walled shower. Steps in the hall lead up to a third suite. Privately situated and large in scale, this bedroom suite is ideal for guests. It has French doors to a Juliet balcony overlooking the terrace, a closet with built-ins, and a full tile bath. All three bedrooms have high end wool carpeting. A linen closet off the second level hall has a hook-up for laundry facilities.

A full lower level provides an additional floor of living space. A big rec room features espresso-colored carpeting and a massive gas fireplace with a stucco surround and slate detailing. The room also has a built-in desk with two computer stations, a skylight that opens to bring in fresh air, and a temperature-controlled wine cellar. An adjacent project room offers a built-in desk and a wall lined with storage closets, one of which holds two hot water heaters. A big furnace room affords great storage space. The utility room holds laundry facilities, a sink and second refrigerator. It also has access to the breezeway leading to the garage.

If you're interested in this home, please email us at twobobs@seattlefineproperties.com .