Spacious apartment with private entrance is entire first floor of home on 5 forested acres, surrounded by majestic trees and with a variety of wildlife. This 1,640-foot apartment is in Cedar House, a quiet home up in the hills of Duvall. There is one full (ingress/egress) bedroom with gracious French doors and also two additional rooms for home office, craft room, etc. (these two rooms cannot be listed as "bedrooms" re ingress/egress). The apartment also includes a living/dining area, kitchen, extra-spacious bonus/living room with fireplace, one bathroom with linen closet, large laundry/storage space, washer/dryer, and cold-storage room for wine cellar/root cellar etc. The apartment stays pleasantly-cool in summer and has under-floor hydronic heating that keeps the space warm and cozy in winter. Recently-redone carpeting throughout. It's the perfect place to work from home, with high-speed internet (1 gig) and good cell phone coverage. The spacious apartment is enhanced by the expansive outdoor spaces to enjoy on the wooded 5 acres. The well-lit parking area and walkway offer a sense of home, security, and safety. Pets welcome: Indoor-only cats. Small/medium dogs allowed if leashed and supervised anytime outdoors and with pre-introduction, plus with signing of and compliance with standard Pet Addendum. Cats, dogs: $250 refundable per-pet deposit and $25 per month per-pet premium. We also welcome "pocket pets--little guys such as birds, guinea pigs, fish, or turtles, with no pet deposit. The acreage is on a forested hillside, with a variety of wildlife, and the land is older, diverse second-growth forest. Deer wander through to graze, and songbirds and owls bring their voices to our trees. Although Cedar House is only 12 minutes from downtown Duvall, it feels like a cottage retreat in the forest and is the perfect place for a sense of peace, quiet, and privacy. We have a greenhouse and a garden area that is currently unused, so a gardening enthusiast interested in whipping it back into shape would be most welcome! The apartment is completely separate from the rest of the house and has its own private entrance, with a hillside of strawberry plants (and super-sweet little berries!) cascading down to the entryway and the apartment's private deck. It is a sunny daylight basement space with custom Cherry Creek wood windows spanning the entire length of the apartment. This apartment in Cedar House is an excellent choice for someone who enjoys privacy and solitude in a lovely natural setting. It is about a 25- to 30-minute drive from Redmond (and can be even less at the quietest times). There are three floors, with one tenant in each unit. While tenants are friendly and we occasionally enjoy an all-house (optional) campfire together, respecting the privacy of others is an important part of the house tradition and guidelines. The home site includes a greenhouse, a lawn with an outdoor twirling clothesline, a composting area, a large open meadow, a small on-property trail, parking, and a tenants' private campfire pit. There is an apartment as well on the top level of the house, and only one person lives on the main floor, so household noise is minimal. General house guidelines are part of the lease process. The apartment is less than 5 minutes from the Cherry Creek Falls Trailhead, the glorious hiking trail and falls (photo included). And it is only minutes from other lovely local trails and parks. Please let us know if you have any questions. And you would be most welcome for a tour! This gracious and spacious apartment is available September 1st--we are looking to rent starting that date. Due to homeowner's insurance restrictions, the apartment can have a maximum of one tenant (although occasional guests are fine, including such situations as regular child visitation). The rent is $1,895 per month plus $325/month for utilities and internet, with the option of a modest amount of monthly work-trade available to the tenant to help defray the cost of rent (usually about 5 hours per month, at $20 per hour). Resident pays for garbage/recycling--approximately $12 per month. The refundable security deposit is $1,895. First-month's rent (including utilities/internet payment also) and security deposit are required for move-in. There is a $599 non-refundable carpet-cleaning fee. Last-month's rent, carpet-cleaning fee, and any pet deposits may be paid up-front or in up to six concurrent payments, if preferred. Renter's insurance required (usually approximately $14 per month, at required level for personal property and liability). Renewable 12-month lease. References required. Pets welcome: Indoor-only cats. Small/medium dog--must be leashed and supervised anytime outdoors and with pre-introduction, plus with signing of and compliance with standard Pet Addendum. Cats, dogs: $250 refundable per-pet deposit and $25 per month per-pet premium. We also welcome "pocket pets--little guys such as birds, guinea pigs, fish, or turtles, with no pet deposit. No firearms or ammunition allowed on the property. No smokers. Applications accepted through Zillow's application/screening process, and any viewing must be arranged in advance. Required to show photo ID at showing. Other rental requirements - Each applicant must be willing to agree to the following basic terms and policies, in addition to terms noted above and all other terms included in our standard lease agreement: - Generally, rent is recommended not to exceed 33% of gross income. - Generally, credit score of at least low to mid 700s. - References from previous housing providers for minimum of 12 - 24 months. - Evidence of steady employment (unless retired, disabled, currently a student, etc.). - Passenger vehicles only, and per WA state law vehicles must be insured. (see below)* - Renter's insurance required. - No open flames in house; campfires only in designated fire pit. - No electric amplifiers (sorry, musicians! love you, but past noise complaints) - No playing music, podcasts, etc. outdoors so that all can enjoy our beautiful, peaceful outdoor spaces - Rental for residential purpose only (working from home fine, of course, but no business operation such as retreats, group business meetings, etc.) *Parking for tenant provided for up to two passenger vehicles (additions possible with prior arrangement), and short-term, temporary parking for your guests is available. No parking for motorcycles, RVs, campers, motorhomes, etc.
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