Property Description
Timeless Beauty! This stunning custom contemporary home was expertly designed by famed architect Dave Thielsen. Thoughtfully sited on 8.8 acres to capture sunrise vistas and views of the majestic Cascade Mountains. A seamless blend of artful craftsmanship, set amongst Nature's Bounty. Tongue and groove clear vertical grain cedar siding, combined with galvanized steel and stone masonry epitomize contemporary design and immediately charm your sensibilities. Landscape architect-designed oasis masterfully blends the natural forested setting of mature trees, beautiful plants and shrubs, lush gardens, secret paths, and walking trails. Enter a gallery of natural light with expansive floor to ceiling windows and doors along the entire length of the home. 13 ft ceilings, trimmed with vertical grain fir, and clerestory windows throughout. Beautiful maple floors, warm fir cabinetry and trim. Full height stone fireplace (with gas starter), anchors the huge great room. True, open concept living. Spacious chef's kitchen with slab granite counters, high-end stainless appliances, and timeless clear grain fir cabinetry. Formal and informal dining spaces carefully placed to capture the garden views & beyond. Expansive concrete terrace further blends indoor/outdoor living. Year-round entertaining spaces.... covered dining area, patio, and beautiful lawn are perfect to enjoy with friends and family. The primary suite was designed with privacy in mind. In a separate wing, it is connected by a windowed gallery hall with built-in spaces for books and art. Set on piers, with a cantilevered deck, surrounds the space in nature. Sumptuous bath with heated slate floors, limestone soaking tub, separate shower, double vanities. Large walk-in closet and plenty of built-in closet space. Two additional bedrooms, each with charming vistas, and on separate floors to maximize privacy. Open office is bathed in lots of natural light. Upstairs reading room is a perfect additional guest room with full bath across the hall. Quaint media room is discretely tucked away and fully equipped with high end equipment. Hot tub, perfectly placed for optimum privacy, convenient exterior half bath. This property is full of hidden surprises. One of the paths winds down to an outdoor terrace, with a large stone fireplace, smartly constructed to retain and 'bounce back' the heat of the fire. Dine amongst the stars! A 14-zone sprinkler and drip system are in place for carefree maintenance. Approximately 6.5 of the nearly 9 acres is classified as natural, protected forest land, (Forest Stewardship Program), with significant savings on property taxes. In addition to the home with manicured grounds, there is one acre that is set aside for use to create an ADU or guest house. It has access off 322nd Ave SE. 3 car-garage, plus shop area with custom storage cabinets. Laundry room off the garage, functions as a mud room area with access to the hot tub and built-in dog kennel. Live a life full of peace and quiet. Total privacy, amongst Nature. And when you feel like emerging..... Downtown Bellevue, full of city life and all imaginable amenities, is a mere 20 minutes away!