Sold – 12/15/16 – $327,000

Welcome to the Langley Garden Bungalows, a classic pocket neighborhood, featuring a cluster of single-family homes built around shared common areas of landscaped paths and gardens, located in the heart of Langley on South Whidbey Island.

This lovely home lives large with an open & light-filled great room, a spacious eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings & a gas fireplace. It also enjoys a main floor master suite, private guest bedroom & bath upstairs, a laundry room with half bath, plus lovely gardens & entertaining area. $15k in seller upgrades include new heating units, blinds, repainting, landscaping & more!

Central to downtown Langley’s cafes, shops, theater & waterfront, and just over an hour away from Seattle via ferry. Explore Langley, also known as the “Village by the Sea” – www.langleywa.org.

Sold 10/14/16

This light-filled & inviting cottage in The Highlands enjoys an all-on-one level, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, over-sized windows, excellent southern exposure & attached garage. Certified Built Green with high-efficiency windows, systems & appliances, plus lovely garden spaces & covered outdoor entertaining area. Minutes to downtown Langley’s shops, cafes & waterfront, with walking trails, green spaces & community park/garden close by!

The Highlands is helping to shape the future of Langley, as a Low Impact Development, a Built Green™ Community with the use of innovative energy efficient materials and practices. Sustainable living has become a priority for many people here in the Northwest. The Highlands at Langley is a part of the dialogue about sustainability on Whidbey Island. – The Highlands at Langley

The Highlands includes a community park, neighborhood commons with gardens & meeting space, rain gardens to manage stormwater on site, native plant landscaping & wooded areas with heritage trees, as well as paths that connect to the Langley city trail & South Whidbey Island trail system.

The Highlands At Langley is located on the south end of Whidbey Island, about 30 miles north of Seattle, WA. For Seattle-area commuters it’s just over an hour away via the Mukilteo/Clinton ferry, a trip which can be done by car or bus. Explore Langley, also known as the “Village by the Sea” – www.langleywa.org.

Sold 5/11/16 – $440,000

A gem in need of a little polishing! Perched above street level with views of gardens & Cherry Trees, this spacious 2BD/2BA Miller Place condo is ready to be transformed into your urban oasis. Bring your imagination! Enjoy easy ground floor access, a welcoming lobby, open kitchen/living area with gas fireplace, a master suite with full bath and walk-in closet, private laundry room, plus *2* secure parking spaces (rare!) and individual storage room. Condo dues are $507/month and include cable tv, central h20, garbage, water/sewer, common area maintenance, and earthquake insurance.

Miller Place is ideally situated on a quiet street, but close to 19th Ave amenities, groceries, Miller Park, bus stops & more!

Sold  3/31/16 – $423,500

This rare mid-century home on a beautiful 14,000sf lot is awaiting your spring updates! Buffered from the street by a private woodland, the home enjoys 4BR|3BA, open kitchen/dining room, living room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking gardens, custom built-ins for display & storage, plus a bonus room/studio apartment. The garage has also been converted to a home office suite/mother-in-law apartment with 3 additional rooms, a kitchen, and 3/4 bath (an extra 810sf not included in total SF). Bring your ideas! This home has tons of potential!

Located in the Shoreline School District, and central to I-5, Lake Forest Park Town Center, and Lake Washington. Plus 80 acre Hamlin Park is just around the corner with trails, play areas, a dog park & more!

Sold – 10/14/15 – $1,307,000

This truly one-of-a kind, owner/architect designed home, boasts bright & inviting spaces, a blend of modern & earthy finishes, & an ecological ethos throughout! Sited to maximize southern exposure, as well as minimize heat gain/loss. The 1st floor (kitchen/dining/living) & 3rd floor (studio w/ access to green roof) are open, flexible spaces, while the private 2nd floor includes a master suite, guest bedroom & bath, office & laundry.

Features

• High-Efficiency Radiant Floor Heating
• 95% Efficient Gas Boiler
• Bamboo, Marmoleum & Custom Tiled Floors
• Granite, PaperStone & Maple Counter Tops
• Salvaged & Re-finished Wood Cabinetry
• WheatBoard Built-In Desk + Shelving in Office
• Salvaged & Re-milled Fir Trim
• Energy Star Lighting
• Unfinished Sauna Room
• Eagle Double Pane Wood Windows (Aluminum Clad)
• Energy Star Standing Seam Steel Siding (Ipe & Hardi-panel accents)
• Ipe Wood Entry & Back Deck
• Terraced Green Roof
• 2-Car Garage + Shop
• Solar PV or Hotwater Ready

Also enjoy a fenced back yard with covered deck, patio and garden area! Located just blocks from 19th Ave shops & restaurants, including Tallulah’s, Monsoon, Cone & Steiner, Fuel Coffee & more! Plus convenient to Walgreens, QFC, Safeway & Madison Market.

Sold – 9/3/15 – $460,000

Live large, but with a light footprint, in this stylish Martha Rose built townhome. Enter through the inviting front porch to find the open living/dining, kitchen & south-facing solarium, all on 1st floor. High ceilings, concrete floors, a free-standing gas fireplace, half bath, and pantry, make this a warm & inviting space for entertaining! The 3rd floor is reserved exclusively for the master suite, and enjoys vaulted ceilings, bamboo floors, a large walk-in closet, full bath with sauna, and views of Mt Rainier. Additional beds/baths & laundry room are on 2nd floor, plus there’s a 1-car detached garage off the alley (with bonus room above), and a lovely fenced back garden with patio. Built Green & Energy Star certified!

Updates

• Bamboo Floors in Master
• Sauna off Master Bath
• New Free-Standing Gas Fireplace
• New Living Room Lighting
• New Hot Water Heater
• Interior & Exterior Painting

Highlights

• 5-Star Built Green & Energy Star Certified
• Pre-wired for Solar
• South-facing Solarium
• Concrete & Bamboo Floors
• Master Suite w/ Sauna
• High-Efficiency Wall Radiators
• Water Saving Fixtures & Appliances
• Heat Recovery Ventilation System
• Detached Garage w/ Bonus Room
• Complete Homeowners Manual

Plus the location is fantastic! Rainier Vista enjoys it’s own community park, backs the Cheasty Greenbelt, and is adjacent to the Dakota P-Patch. It’s also located just a few blocks from the Light Rail Station (for easy trips downtown or to the airport), and minutes from Columbia City restaurants, shopping and new PCC.

Learn more about the builder – Martha Rose Construction.

Sold – 8/7/2015 – $500,000

Fall in love instantly with this light-filled, meticulously maintained, 3BR rambler on a gorgeous 1/2 acre lot! Bright & open interior spaces overlook lush organic gardens (veggie & flower), and are complete with a beautiful covered entertaining deck, and a truly Zen-like backyard studio retreat.

Highlights Include:

• Backyard Studio
• Covered Entertaining Deck
• Exterior Repaint
• 30 year Roof (approx. 15 yrs left)
• Natural Wood Doors & Trim
• Updated Bathrooms
• Living Room Skylight
• Wood-burning Fireplace Insert (w/ a cord of wood!)
• Double-paned Windows & Sliding Doors
• Newer Gas Furnace
• Newer Washer & Dryer
• Attic & Crawlspace Insulation
• 2-Car Garage (w/ ample off-street parking)

The extensive gardens include beds for vegetables, flowering perennials and low-maintenance natives, all thoughtfully designed and lovingly cared for. The landscaping also includes a wonderful balance of sun and shade, with well-situated grass spaces, hedges and mature trees.

The backyard studio… well it’s truly exquisite! Walls of windows (double-paned of course), natural wood trim & built-in desk, a vaulted ceiling, bamboo floors, accent lighting, a radiant wall heater and wrap-around deck. Situated away from the main house, amongst the trees and bamboo, this is a wonderful space to retreat to!

All this located on a quiet cul-de-sac; minutes to parks, shopping & sought-after Issaquah schools.

So, Relax, Enjoy & Welcome Home!

SOLD – 2/13/15 – $355,000

This is the fixer in the fabulous neighborhood you’ve been waiting for!
See the potential and reap the benefits!

Built by current owner in 1955 this 3BR/1.75BA/2000sf home has great bones, but is ready for a makeover. Kitchen & dining are ideally situated off large garden patio with south-facing deck around corner, fireplaces upstairs & down, oak floors under carpet on main level, spacious family & utility rooms downstairs offer room to spread out & ample storage, plus the 340sf garage means plenty of room for your tools!

This home is an excellent candidate for a green remodel!

The extra large terraced lot enjoys lots of light, mature trees, garden spaces and has the potential for a private backyard cottage.

Situated in the lovely Hillwood neighborhood, this home is minutes from all the amenities of Richmond Beach, Richmond Highlands and Innis Arden, including great parks, schools and shopping.

Sold – Off Market – 2/14/14 – $380,000

Designed for green living by homeowner & green building consultant Thor Peterson, this ‘not-so-big’ home in the heart of Wedgwood was extensively remodeled in 2012 & now boasts open, flexible spaces, high quality, healthy finishes, custom cabinetry & natural clay plaster walls, super insulation & triple-paned windows for maximum energy savings & soundproofing, high efficiency appliances & systems, plus a 200sf sleeping loft with additional storage. Over-sized double doors open up onto large entertaining deck surrounded by organic gardens, plus this 5100sf lot has been approved for a backyard cottage & provides ample off-street parking.

Close to shopping, restaurants, pubs & more! Plus regular, convenient bus service to Downtown Seattle & University District.

GREEN FEATURES

• Mini-Split Heat Pump (heating & cooling)
• Heat Recovery Ventilator (whole house air circulation)
• Loewen Triple-Paned Windows
• Dense-pack Cellulose (in 2×4 ext walls), plus 4″ Rigid Insulation
• American Clay Natural Plaster Walls
• Refinished Oak Hardwood, Cork & Marmoleum Floors
• FSC Certified Wood (used throughout)
• Custom Kitchen Cabinetry & Paperstone Counters
• Efficiently Sized Electric Appliances & H2O Heater
• LED & Compact Florescent Lighting
• Tight-knot Cedar Rainscreen Siding
• Metal Roof w/ Optimal Solar Exposure (for future solar panels)
• Permeable Driveway & Parking Area
• Seattle Rebates for Cistern/Raingarden Installation (design in progress)

Sold 10/9/13 – $579,000

Yes, the Madison Valley EcoModern Townhome is back!

Completely remodeled by Seattle’s own Cascade Built, this spacious, modern townhome enjoys a unique garden patio entry, 3+ stories of exceptional living spaces, eco-friendly & energy efficient finishes, a 1-car garage off alley & a superb location just steps from Madison Valley shopping & restaurants.

This home’s ideal floor plan includes 3 bedrooms + office all on one level, plus a lower level flex space with utility/storage room & full bath. The main floor enjoys an open living/dining area with bamboo floors & double doors to oversized entertaining deck, plus an eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, stainless steel Energy Star appliances, Caesarstone slab countertops & sliding glass doors to patio.

Since 2011 the homeowners’ have also continued to enhance the garden spaces. The sidewalk garden now includes cedar sit-on planting boxes, fig trees, columnar apples, kiwis & raspberry bushes, while unusual colorful perennials line the front cedar fence & strawberries grow bountiful along the shared pedestrian path. Enter the private courtyard and find a fragrant garden that will delight your senses year-round.

FEATURES & UPGRADES

• Bamboo Hardwoods, Porcelain Tile & Cradle to Cradle Carpet
• Non-Toxic Paints & Finishes
• Water Saving Kitchen & Bath Fixtures
• Energy & Water Saving Appliances
• Energy Efficient Lighting
• Panasonic Whisper Exhaust Fans & Digital Timers
• Hunter Douglas Honeycomb Blinds
• Kitchen Multi-Pure Water Filtration
• Energy Efficient Windows & Sliding Glass Doors
• Tight-Knot Cedar Entertaining Deck (re-stained in 2013)
• Hardie Panel & Cedar Rain Screen Siding (west side)
• New Composition Roof in 2011