Nestled at the Northern shore of a private lake in the Mat-Su Recreational area south of Talkeetna, this 3 bedroom, 1-3/4 bath, 2,472sf ranch-style home offers everything for the sporting lifestyle. Strap on the skis or pull the sleds out of the 1200sf (30′ x 40′) heated 2-bay shop and head for the hills! Fish the lake for trout, and go for Kings, Silvers and pinks in the nearby Kashwentna River, Montana Creek, or Sheep Creek. Boating, fishing, water skiing, and float plane access from the larger Caswell lakes (this home is situated on the smallest of the Caswell lakes). After a day of exploring, relax on the deck in the lake view hot tub. The great-room concept living/dining/kitchen area is ideally suited to facilitate entertaining, and new cherry cabinets and stainless appliances have been installed in the kitchen to create a haven for the cook. Multiple bay windows flood the home with southern exposure light in all seasons. Thoughtful amenities and features include: duplicate heating sources, built-in internet-accessed video security system, a metal roof, hardi-plank siding, custom spalted-birch interior trim, weather-resistant trex-planked deck, generator-ready, and wheel-chair accessible throughout. The on-site gravel pit is a perfect location to set up targets for your at-home firing range. 4 total lots, 10 acres, potentially subdividable. See the full  listing HERE.

List Price: $325,000
MLS#:11-12996 (Alaska MLS)
Address: 50147 S Caswell Cr. Dr Wasilla, AK
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1.75
Square Feet: 2,472
Lot Size: 9.9 Ac

Call Dennis Pearce at 206.931.9945 for more information.

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Embodying everything ‘Lodge’, at 4500 square feet, with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 3-car garage, on 1.75 wooded acres located midway between Bothell and Snohomish, off Highway 9 in Cathcart, this home offers refuge from the hustle and bustle.

There is a primeval connection between humans and nature that makes it impossible for us to step through the door of a log home without acknowledging the union of beauty and emotion that occurs when nature’s raw materials are rendered skillfully into architectural bliss. Only the blackest of hearts could remain unmoved by a tour through a home this exceptional. Even if your bell is only rung by the sleek chromes, blacks and whites of Modern architecture, or your heart simply sings at the sight of a freshly reworked turn-of-the-century Craftsman, I defy you to resist the tug of that portion of the human genome that has no memory of plastic.

Inhale the spruce and cedar scented air, slide your stockinged feet on the gleaming maple floors, and gaze into the open-beamed log rafters 21′ overhead as you melt into a chair in the living room, heated by that most primal of all elements- fire; held captive in the Bitterroot Granite and slate gas fireplace that stretches gracefully upward through the cedar tongue and groove ceiling.

Finishes and Construction Details include: Clear finished Engellmann Spruce Swedish-cope logs, Maple hardwood floors with Brazilian Walnut border inlays, Cedar-wrapped double-pane windows, SIPS insulated roofing panels under architectural composition roofing tiles, Granite countertops, Hickory Cabinets and built-ins, Cedar Tongue & Groove ceilings throughout, tile kitchen floor, 1500 square foot entertainment deck with hot tub, R/V Parking with 50A service, Built-in 10KW backup generator, Approved 4-bed septic system, Additional basement storage with roll-up door, 4′ height crawl-space with concrete floor for additional dry storage, Abundant storage throughout.

List Price: $850,000
MLS#: 34200
Address:8828 172nd St. SE Snohomish, WA 98296
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Feet: 4,500
$/Square Ft: $188.88
Lot size: 1.75 Acres
Year Built: 2004
Taxes: $7,962.70
School District: Snohomish
Property Flyer: Log home flyer

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Art is where you find it, and Architecture provides unique opportunities to unite form and function. As Realtors, we have occasion to experience a wide swath of the offerings made available to the buying public.
I feel a deep sense of accomplishment when I walk into a
space with a client and see the serenity that envelops their being as
they recognize ‘home’. This is a very personal business. Few things in
the material world are more sacred than the space we inhabit and call Home.

It’s a blissful combination of quality (both in materials and execution), location, size, amenities, lighting, openness, and of course, price, but most critically, the thoughtful, even artistic arrangement of all of these elements in a given space. However, in the mass-produced world of P & L statements, and the ubiquitous drive to ‘maximize’, ‘home’ often gets lost in the ‘house’.

For that reason, I feel compelled to open a new category on this blog- a Showcase of Homes, in all the various permutations that represent the best expressions of the unique, the unusual, the classic, and the new. This category will openly request your entries, and the only guideline is that the homes must be habitable. While this first home is listed, it is not a requirement for entry into the category.

To open the category, I’m pleased to present a newly completed home that was designed by architect and personal friend, Barb Rose-Leigh, of Rose-Leigh Design.

Located at 5227 Pullman Ave NE Seattle, WA 98105, and referred to as The Pullman Modern, this home is a wonderful example of contemporary Modern Architecture, with the clean, simple lines reflecting a laser focus on function, while the warm glow of natural light and materials envelops the living spaces. Additional photos and info can be found HERE.

This home is listed For Sale by Windermere Agents, Kelly & Kian Pornour, 206.949.9302, 206.713.9835 and is presented with their permission. WRE Co. LFP

I live less than a mile from this listing, and have sold several listings within a small radius of it as well. This home is located near Silver Lake and has 4 bedrooms, 2.50 bathrooms, and over 2,263 square feet of living space. The kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, new cabinets, and custom hardwood floors. Other features include a fully fenced backyard with patio, 3-car garage, and a roof that’s less than a year old. According to tax records, the sellers refinanced in December for over $460,000, but are now forced to sell, and are offering it for $369,950 (subject to leinholder approval).

This is a tremendous opportunity for someone that needs a larger house with an actual backyard, or for someone that needs a little more room in the garage. If your interested in learning more, please contact one of the Pickett Street Property Team members today! Click HERE for more photos and information.