Area: Washington Park
Address: 333 37th Ave East View local map
NWMLS: 28121570
List Price: $3,950,000
Status: Available
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5
Heat: Gas, Radiator, Baseboard
Taxes: 2008 - $19,953
Year Built: 1924
Square Feet: 7,470 per King County Records
Lot Size: 27,635 per KingCounty Records

One of Seattle's most distinguished estate homes is available for purchase for the first time in 40 years. The half-acre property offers a stately two-story house which historians believe was designed by Carl Gould, a coach house, detached two-car garage, entertaining pavilion and beautiful grounds with manicured lawns and mature plantings. The house sits on a rise above a sloping lawn bordered by a dense screen of greenery that provides privacy from the street and neighboring homes. Built in 1921, the house has stucco exterior walls, lovely leaded glass windows, and a steeply pitched, multi-gabled shake roof.

The entrance is elegantly elaborated with columns and an arched pediment crowned by a cartouche. A center hall introduces interiors with exquisite millwork, wainscot walls and pale hardwood floors. A magnificent curved staircase with turned balusters and a mahogany handrail dominates the hall. Leaded glass French doors open to a gracious living room, where two more sets of French doors open to a side terrace overlooking Lakeview Park. A wood-burning fireplace has a marble surround and mantel with classical motifs. A library with floor-to-ceiling shelving and a built-in desk is situated on the opposite side of the entry. Beyond it is a formal dining room with a marble-topped buffet, built-in storage cabinetry and a bay window overlooking the front lawn. An inviting kitchen has brick floors, tile backsplash, and custom pine cabinets topped with butcher block. Appliances include a Bosch dishwasher, Frigidaire refrigerator/freezer, Thermador gas cook-top, Modern Maid double ovens, Maytag microwave, and GE trash compactor. An adjoining informal dining area features a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, cast iron stove, and built-in bar with sink. Two walls of windows look out on the surrounding treetops. Double doors provide easy access to the back terrace and entertaining pavilion. A utility room just off the kitchen has laundry facilities and a half bath. Another half bath in the entry hall serves formal day rooms.

The second floor has leaded glass windows and hardwood floors throughout. There are four bedrooms on this level. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, fireplace, and its own full bath. The other bedrooms are served by a second full bath. Both bathrooms retain their original tile and fixtures. The lower level, accessed by a staircase off the entry hall, offers an abundance of storage space and great potential. A large, partially finished room at the foot of the stairs could be transformed into a media or rec room. A storage area under the stairs would be perfect for a wine cellar. The mechanical room holds a gas furnace and hot water tank and has a hook-up for laundry facilities. Also located on this level is an apartment with its own entry. The apartment has a living room, bedroom, bonus room, full bath and kitchen with electric range, refrigerator, washing machine and pot-bellied stove. This detached structure off the back terrace has a rustic elegance all its own and could serve a multitude of functions. In recent years, it has been the magical setting for outdoor entertaining and an artist's studio as well. A high arched roof shelters the breezeway and outdoor dining area. A large room inside has teak floors and a long counter with a sink, both clad in copper. Tall windows look out on the back lawn and gardens. Wrought iron railing surrounds a sleeping loft for overflow guests.

The coach house is situated above a two-car garage on an adjoining, separately taxed parcel of land. The coach house has a living room with a fireplace, wood floors, and built-in cabinetry. The kitchen, equipped with a vintage gas range and refrigerator, has an eating area with views of the gardens and access to a private patio. Other features include a small bedroom with a sink, full bath with a washing machine, and second floor loft with high vaulted ceilings and an alcove. The property's lovely grounds offer a wealth of delights -- from mature hydrangeas, rhododendron, and magnolias to towering conifers. A garden by the kitchen door yields herbs and vegetables, while other areas produce perennials and cutting flowers. A wooden handrail borders stone pavers leading to a private sitting area surrounded by lush plantings. A brick terrace that wraps around the back and both sides of the main house provides an ideal setting for enjoying stunning natural surroundings. The property is located in Denny Blaine, a neighborhood of fine older homes near Lake Washington. It is only minutes from the amenities of Madison Park and an easy commute to downtown Seattle.

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