History and intention converge in this extraordinary Washington Park estate, the product of masterful collaboration between renowned architects, artisans, and designers. In the tradition of the great English manors, the home was positioned to be arrived at, not simply seen, set behind a gated entry and rising above sweeping views of Lake Washington and the Cascades beyond. Mature gardens, established over decades, wrap the property in privacy rarely found this close to the city.
The home has been crafted to serve both gracious entertaining and the rhythms of daily life with equal ease. The finishes speak to a standard of quality that is immediately and unmistakably felt: hand-waxed beams, extensive molding, and architectural antiques gathered from across centuries and continents. Room by room, each space unfolds and builds toward the next, rewarding those who take the time to linger.
Arched entry door with Gothic tracery, ironwork, and glass, sourced from a historic Chicago mansion, c.1920s
Brass lantern with verdigris finish
Lake and garden views
Dual French doors to terrace
Wood-burning fireplace featuring a French Louis XV limestone mantel, c. 1740s
Intricate wall-to-wall French-polished walnut millwork with integrated bookshelves and cabinetry
Coffered ceiling detail with hand-waxed walnut beams
Archway with pocket doors to Kitchen
French-polished walnut range alcove with copper backsplash and countertop, pot filler, and shelving
Lacanche Cluny Classique double-oven range, handcrafted in Burgundy, France
Marble island with custom marble sinks and hand-twisted legs
Stacked cabinets with leaded glass fronts and two built-in refrigerators
Coffered ceiling detail with hand-waxed walnut beams
Dedicated dining area with lake and garden views
Adjacent butler’s pantry with sink, dishwasher, and beverage refrigerator
The sellers purchased the estate shortly after getting married, choosing an extensive renovation over traveling the world. When the couple toured the property in 1998, rather than fixating on the dated finishes and choppy layout, they saw something else: a house with bones and potential to become something extraordinary. What followed was a three-and-half-year restoration, working alongside architects, designers, and builders to turn that potential into something deeply personal. The renovation unfolded in real time with the family—two children were born, and meetings about kitchen finishes and imported stone happened between naps and bottle feedings.
The house became a home before it was finished, growing up alongside the family building it. That kind of dedication shows. The finished residence represents a level of craftsmanship and investment that would be hard to replicate today, and not because of any single feature, but because of the years of attention behind every one of them. Now, the family who gave this house another chance is ready to pass it forward, to its next stewards, and the next chapter it deserves.
Lisa Kirkendall
Bradley Hewson
Schultz Miller
Spanning 7,347 square feet, the neighboring vacant lot presents a rare chance to extend and enhance this estate on your own terms. Combined, the two parcels comprise over half an acre of premier Washington Park real estate. Whether preserved as open space, enriched with gardens, or explored for its development potential, the possibilities are endless.
A quiet, tree-lined enclave nestled between Lake Washington and the lush Arboretum, Washington Park offers a peerless balance of private retreat and urban accessibility. Serene and residential in character, its stately homes and picturesque streets have drawn Seattle’s most discerning residents for generations. The neighborhood is as beautiful as it is well-situated, with downtown and the Eastside both comfortably within reach.
EXCLUSIVELY LISTED BY:
Deirdre Doyle
luxury Broker
Melissa Boucher
luxury Broker
Windermere Real Estate Midtown / 1324 E Pike Street / Seattle, WA
