http://www.johnlscott.com/propertydetail.aspx?IS=1&ListingID=300652533
This is a link to an important property in Seattle. It is the furthest South West exposure property on Queen Anne Hill. There is an article here, on this blog, about the importance of light in Seattle. This estate has all of the light you could wish for.
It is also situated as an estate by the way it commands the street, and surrounding property. It’s a land mark of elegance, distinct in it’s lines, and interior features. From what people tell me it is a fairly easy project to return to it’s former grace. The exterior is preserved by what appears to be vinyl siding which can actually be an attribute.
You can see the portico still has it’s grandeur with an abbreviated driveway that could be finished to make the entrance much more appealing. The rooms are good sized, and there is an unfinished attic with some low ceilings that could be finished out or kept as a children’s play area.
It sounds like a lot of work, and at $1.5 million dollars it may be more than a young couple want to do. The fact is that it is a part of history. It’s a part of the history that is Seattle, and it is livable, as is, where is. It’s a property worth owning, and when you are done living in it, it’s worth passing on.
About David Losh
In 1984 I got my Real Estate license and worked in a small company called Advance Properties. The owner was extremely interested in Real Estate, building, and land development. Most of his work was concentrated North of Seattle. Since the 1970s I had worked for Real Estate agents in Seattle as a contractor, mostly preparing properties for rent, and sale.
After a few years my skill level increased considerably concerning land use, building code, and development practices. Escrow, and lending offices were housed at the Advance Properties building so it was easy to get involved in all aspects of Real Estate. It was very much a family owned, and operated business.
Over the years my Real Estate license has been at a variety of Real Estate companies, and offices. Nothing compares to those early years, or that sense of family. Real Estate has gotten to be corporate owned.
My hope with this blog is to share with you some of the things I've learned. If you have Real Estate needs, or want contractor help, I refer freely to what best suits you. If you should choose to work with me you'll find a great resource.
My Real Estate license is at Skyline Properties in Northgate. Skyline is a locally owned company that is a desk fee office. There is a wide variety of diverse agents. It helps me with some of the other projects that I have, and mentoring that I do, to be able to work with people from other cultures.
Here in Seattle we are close to Vancouver BC and are the gateway to China. Boeing has a great trade relationship with China, as does Microsoft have with all of Asia. We are a culturally diverse community, and it helps me to be invlolved.
