The legacy beach house where our friends often say "the forest meets the sea". Unobstructed views of Fox Island, miles of shoreline, and Mt. Rainier. Low bank, Puget Sound salt waterfront, but the house is above FEMA flood zones. Quiet privacy on the 20 x 30 timber pavilion flagstone porch, perfect for morning coffee or happy hour bar b ques overlooking the water. Cottage gardens and 17 steps lead to the huge lower deck and bulkhead access to the private beach. Deeded Beach and Tideland ownership are an important asset of this historic property. Located on Shaw Cove, a haven for shorebirds, eagles, osprey, great blue heron and wildlife. The Architect designed authentic colonial cottage from 1960 has been restored with Coastal Living modern livability. Open great room with original 20" beam ceilings, separate dining room with charming built ins, another roomy den, white maple floors, floor to ceiling, wall to wall windows framing the view, river rock gas fireplace create a perfect family home for lazy summer days and awesome winter storm watching. This home is filled with natural light and faces south, south east for spectacular Mt. Rainier sunrises and storm watching from the south. The changing colors of the water all day are an especially beautiful natural feature that we love. The gourmet kitchen has solid cherry custom cabinets floor to ceiling, 25' of gorgeous granite counters, a 7 piece appliance suite and of course the full view to the water. A full tile bath, perfect for sandy feet from the beach, completes the main floor layout. An outdoor shower is also on the back patio. Uptairs, electric skylights, and vaulted ceilings enhance the master suite with full water and mountain view windows, large ensuite bath and large walkin closet. Two guestrooms and another full bath plus the laundry room finish the upstairs living space. Electric skylights with automatic rain sensor closures brighten each bathroom. A detached carriage house style garage was built in 2010. It offers guest quarters with full bath, electric sensor skylights , kitchenette, murphy bed, water and mountain views and a private entrance. The fully finished garage and shop offer 12' ceilings, 3 parking bays, hydraulic lift for classic car storage above one bay and additional covered breezeway parking. Cottage gardens surround a charming garden house, a wisteria covered year round little retreat.
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