An elegant, stately presentation from 1939 - William Bain, Sr.'s Cape Cod architecture and Art Deco design as seen in a curved and smooth facade. Initial impressions evoke a feel of an earlier era, one of glamour and grandeur yet painstakingly preserved for the twenty-first century. Sited upon the hillcrest, the abundant plat is level to the home, then beyond slopes gently to a street below. This yields a commanding view of Lake Washington to the Cascade Mountains. Enjoy views from most rooms of the residence, the terrace and sprawling lawn. Elegance continues within. The original design incorporated a formal floor plan with high-quality finishes. Coupled with nearly three-quarters of a century of scrupulous care, most of the original appointments survive: Oak and tile floors; fine trim work; multi-paned, wood-clad windows; wood-mantled fireplace with rose-tinted, marble face and hearth warms the formal living room. This just to name but a few of the significant details. The formal dining room is served by an updated kitchen with small study to manage the household. A remodeled powder room is accessed through a custom stained-glass pocket door. The den, with specially designed and smartly built-in oak desk and cabinetry peers through corner windows to serene, mature plantings, This completed the original main level. Upstairs, three sizable bedrooms, one of which was the original master, and the tastefully finished, full bath. With the passage of time, refreshing was deemed necessary. Improvements are seen in the kitchen with handsome cabinetry, posh countertops and newer appliances. Additional stained-glass pieces have been added in many locations. An incredible bonus, recently the main floor was expanded. The enclosure of part of the terrace with French doors to the remaining patio and captured the original, outdoor fireplace to warm the new family room. Beyond, the new and luxurious master suite evolved. The overly spacious suite includes a private, wood-laden library; and a sitting area with a full wall of artfully crafted, custom oak cabinetry housing entertainment components and a gas fireplace. A grand window affords beautiful views and light. Lavish finishes abound: crown molding, recessed lighting, ceiling speakers, significant tile flooring with radiant heat. A custom stained glass, pocket door leads to the three-quarter bath that serves the suite. Characteristically, high-end finishes: granite, travertine tile , glass shower enclosure and custom cabinetry. Neighborhood Description Quiet, congenial, settled, quite well off, might even say somewhat wealthy, well kept and maintained, LFP people are friendly. Low turnover of homes. Good mix of older and younger families. Many professional 2 income families.
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