Rainbow trout and sockeye salmon aren’t the only things attracting home buyers to the shores of Lake Washington, with nearby cities like Seattle and Bellevue. The latter sits between the stunning natural resource, aka Washington’s second largest lake, and the smaller Lake Sammamish, along with a variety of homes that range from a lakefront craftsman to eye-catching modernized retreats by esteemed architects such as Ralph Anderson.
Located on 22nd Street, in the heart of Bellevue’s low-key Enatai neighborhood, a Nantucket-style residence listed for $6.3 million is engulfed in a park-like setting of pine trees. Designed for relaxed indoor and outdoor entertaining, the two-story home sits on about two-thirds of an acre and was built in 2005 with five bedrooms and bathrooms, plus two powder rooms spread across 6,496 square feet.
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Bright white trimwork stands out against the dark shingle cladding on the home’s exterior, while an inviting front porch draws you into a double-height foyer with a switchback staircase. Beyond the foyer is the formal living room with a river-rock fireplace, set between built-in cabinetry. French doors open onto a patio shielded by dense greenery. The light-filled gourmet kitchen features a marble-top island and a separate dining area, and the formal dining room seats up to 10 people for larger get-togethers.
Adjacent to the kitchen and dining room is a wine bar, complete with an under-counter fridge. The home office is also worth checking out, as it offers one of the home’s most serene views of the outdoor gardens and living spaces. Upstairs, the primary bedroom offers quaint sleeping quarters with access to an en-suite bath and walk-in closet. The bedroom and closet could use a bit of a refresh, but the primary bath almost rivals a posh spa.
Two more bedrooms are featured on the upper level, as well as a bonus room with a study area. A lower-level bedroom fixed with dual bunk beds is suitable for children, while an ADU, or accessory dwelling unit, sits above the three-car garage with its own entrance, kitchen, bathroom, and spacious living area. Other highlights include a media room, a laundry room, and a mud room with built-in cubbies for easy organization of coats and shoes.
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There’s a light, full-sized sports court for weekend pickleball tournaments and pickup games of short-court basketball, and nearby, a covered living room for breathers and post-match relaxing.
Toby Lumpkin and Lorraine Rotanelli of Sotheby’s International Realty hold the listing.
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