This exceptional 2.25-acre estate property offers 180? views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains and a stunning home designed by Stuart Silk, the Seattle-based architect who now enjoys international acclaim. Custom built and completed in 1994, the house affords the ease of one level living and generously proportioned rooms designed to bring in glorious outdoor surroundings. The property has exquisite grounds with a natural stream, pond and waterfalls. Lovely gardens and a swimming pool with a hot tub enhance the natural setting.The house and a large auto court are privately situated at the end of a circular drive. The home has a striking exterior. Its concrete walls are detailed in stone and shingle; its roof is cedar shake. Eleven columns clad in gray limestone provide additional architectural interest. Concrete patios and walkways that encircle the house provide a number of inviting spaces for outdoor living and entertaining.An entry hall with a soaring, double height ceiling introduces interiors with expansive water and mountain vistas. An open floor plan maximizes both views and natural light. It also creates an easy flow from room to room that is ideal for both entertaining and comfortable, casual living. The architect placed an emphasis on natural materials, both inside and out. Lavish use of reclaimed materials provides a timeless quality and special appeal. The entrys floors are concrete with inlaid fir; its ceiling is detailing with reclaimed beams. A serene, neutral color palette predominates throughout the house, giving interior spaces cohesiveness.A wide passage opens to a generous-sized living and dining area with a vaulted, fir-paneled ceiling supported by reclaimed beams. Beautiful pegged, fir plank flooring came from an old warehouse. A large panel of windows frames breathtaking water and mountain views. Clerestory windows above offer additional natural light. The living area has a wood-burning fireplace trimmed in limestone; the dining area features two built-in buffets topped with limestone counters and display cabinetry. French doors open to an expansive west-facing terrace, creating a perfect setting for indoor/outdoor entertaining.A terrific chefs kitchen and adjoining family room are located on the opposite side of the entry. The kitchen was designed for cooking and entertaining on a grand scale. It is equipped with a 60? Garland professional gas range, two Sub-Zero refrigerators, two dishwashers and a trash compactor by KitchenAid, and a Whirlpool microwave. The kitchen has custom alder cabinetry with beadboard detailing, stainless steel counters, two sinks, and a large center island . It also offers abundant storage space, with several closets and a big walk-in pantry that doubles as a home office. The adjoining family room has wrap-around views and two sets of French doors to outdoor terraces. A wood-burning fireplace set in a massive limestone surround dominates one wall. Other features include reclaimed, wide plank floors and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Situated across the hall from the kitchen is a big utility room with a deep work sink and two sets of laundry facilities. Additional dayrooms situated in the central core of the house are a spacious study with a beamed ceiling and wall of built-in alder cabinetry, a billiards room with beamed ceiling and wall of windows looking out on the entry area, and a media room with built-in cabinetry. A powder room off the entry hall serves the central area of the house.Rustic double doors open to a breezeway connecting dayrooms with the bedroom wing, where there are five bedrooms and three full baths, including the master suite. The breezeway has points of entry to the front and back terraces, providing easy access to the pool and outdoors. The master suite is privately situated at the end of the hall. Its bedroom has wrap-around windows with panoramic views of the water and mountains. French doors open to a west-facing terrace overlooking a slo
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