627 36th Avenue E Seattle, WA 98112

One of Washington Parks loveliest grande dames is now available for purchase. Built in 1904, the 3-story house occupies a large lot on a highly sought, tree-lined street. The side-gabled, Colonial style home has shingled exterior walls and a cedar shake roof. A column-supported portico shelters an inviting front porch and paneled front door at the main entry. A terraced front yard with boxwood hedges and a bluestone walkway provides a pleasing approach to the home.A gracious entry hall introduces main floor interiors with high ceilings and hardwood floors with intricate inlay. A wide passage opens to a large living room with high-end window treatments and a gas fireplace with a slate surround. French doors at the end of the room lead to a side porch that wraps around the back of the house. And adjoining sunroom also enjoys access to the porch. The sunroom has two walls of windows and a window seat with built-in storage. Adjacent to the sunroom is a formal dining room with original built-in corner cabinetry and a big bay window looking out on a beautiful back yard. A butlers pantry with two walls of display cabinetry connects the dining room with the kitchen.The kitchen features luxe Calacatta Gold slab marble counters, custom cabinetry and a hand-painted tile backsplash. Top-of-the-line appliances include a 5-burner gas Viking range with a hood, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, Bosch dishwasher and GE microwave. Windows look out on the backyard and deck. A charming breakfast room with walls of display cabinetry affords an informal dining option. It can be accessed from both t ...(show more) he kitchen and the entry hall. A powder room with a marble-topped vanity positioned off the kitchen serves the main floor.A large mullioned window looks out on the backyard from the landing of a split staircase leading to the second level, where there are three bedrooms and two full baths. The master suite has peek-a-boo lake and mountain views, built-in cabinetry and his and her dressing rooms. The master bath offers a soaking tub, glass wall shower with a bench, vanity with two sinks, hex tile floors and beadboard detailing. Each of the other two bedrooms has a sizable closet with double doors and built-ins. They are served by a full bath situated at the top of the stairs. This bath features a double vanity topped with honed verde marble, hex tile floors, subway tile walls and linen storage. An expansive room that occupies the entire top level of the house could function as a second master suite or as a family room. It has skylights, built-in cabinetry, two closets and a mini-refrigerator. Casement windows look out on the backyard, and a door opens to a private terrace.The lower level, accessed from a door in the butlers pantry, offers additional living space, including a media room. The media room has built-in cabinetry for a TV and other media equipment, a party bar with a sink, Sub-Zero freezer, and French doors to stairs leading up to the backyard. Double doors open to the utility room, equipped with KitchenAid laundry facilities, a work sink, storage cabinetry and a big closet. An additional storage area with tile floors and shelving adjoins the mechanical room, which houses two hot water heaters and the gas boiler. A deck with a durable synthetic finish connects the main house with a fully enclosed, heated lap pool. A detached 2-car garage accessed from the alley holds pool equipment. The backyard, which is gated and fully enclosed as well, has a level back lawn covered with easy maintenance artificial turf and bordered by lush plantings. Steps at one end of the lawn lead down to a kitchen garden with raised planters. A gravel terrace on the side of the house affords a tranquil sitting area.The adjacent corner property is also available for purchase. The 8,040 sq-ft lot with a 2-story house being sold as is offers the option of expanded grounds to accommodate a pool, tennis courts or sport court. The prime corner property also represents an excellent