27261 8th Avenue South, Des Moines, WA 98198 Come experience 'Westwind'. Executive level ownership extending from street to shore and through the second-class tidelands. 100' of low bank waterfront along the south shore of King County in the quiet, hidden Woodmont beach community with a short path of steps to the bulkhead and beach. Lush, private grounds and a sole focus toward Puget Sound, Maury and Vashon Islands enhanced by a backdrop of the Olympic Mountain Range. The views are dramatic stretching all the way to Gig Harbor. Step inside the front entry to a world of glorious marine views and enticements. Arched openings, extensive handcrafted millwork and enlarged picture windows make entertaining a pleasure with rooms on both levels that flow with ease to exterior viewing decks. The front door is unique and was custom made for this home by Cherry Hill Woodworks. The living and dining areas are designed as a great room concept highlighted by spectacular views and topped by an elegant box beam ceiling across the entire area. Two fireplaces add a touch of romance and interior warmth on cool evenings, one is a traditional wood burning and the other is a free standing Swedish style. A lower level incorporates a large family room and built-in office area, two additional bedrooms, a covered viewing deck and views that extend for miles. The chef's kitchen is drenched in natural light and cloaked in beautiful slabs of granite featuring a tile backsplash by Anne Saks. The workspace is high functioning, incorporating a convenient walk-in pantry, Sub-Zero refrigerator, cooktop with telescoping vent and double ovens. A quiet eating nook with built-in bookshelves and windows that draw your eye to the gardens and a lovely Maple tree. An adjacent oversized laundry area incorporates cabinetry, closets and a convenient folding surface. The luxurious main floor master suite features a bow window and under-window bench seating, a private viewing deck, two walk-in California Closets and a soothing ensuite bath with dual sinks and jetted soaking tub. The main level has a second bedroom and a three-quarter bath. In addition to the large, light-filled spaces in this home, the overall design incorporates several generous insulated storage rooms which provide ample opportunity for additional finished square footage of living space, if desired. A detached garage along the meandering drive offers two more spaces for securing extra vehicles, recreational toys and equipment. The grounds were designed with privacy in mind and incorporate many beautiful species of trees, shrubs and flowering plants, enhanced by a mini orchard of apple, pear and plum trees. Serenity on nearly an acre of land, measuring 34,584 square feet. Additional features include a security system, two zone Carrier heating system, new roof in 2015, electronic exterior screens at the master bedroom and living room windows, wired for generator with six circuits, wired for speakers throughout the home and on the main floor deck. Custom designed by Larry Johnson of The Johnson Partnership, in collaboration with the current owner, the home is a Butterfly plan. This type of architectural plan has two or more wings of a house that is constructed at an angle to the core. www.tjp.com Nearby schools, parks, restaurants, Des Moines Marina and Redondo Boardwalk with easy access to Sea-Tac Airport and Seattle.
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