Located on a uncommon cobblestone part of eleventh Avenue East, amid a few of North Capitol Hill’s best-maintained historic residences, this charming 1914 Craftsman appears proper at house. It simply adheres to its roots a bit extra boldly than most.
We’re comparatively accustomed to seeing colourful makeovers amongst Seattle’s midcentury housing inventory, however much less so for town’s considerable Craftsman-style houses. These hail from an period much less recognized for its eclectic paint decisions than for its give attention to easy, hand-built artistry. However the precise palette standard within the early 1910s—canary yellow, pea inexperienced, pure blue—was extra audacious than most think about.
This house joyfully embraces coloration and whimsy with out straying removed from its Craftsman origins: vivid greens, reds, and teals really feel daring, however actually simply kick the model’s conventional tones up a notch or two. Massive-scale floral wallpaper, paired with a particular chandelier, provides a contemporary twist to a basic eating room.
“It is by far essentially the most charming house I’ve ever listed in my profession,” itemizing agent Johne Boukalis says. “It’s not only a home, it’s a press release.”
However the impact is surprisingly refined in opposition to show-stopping field beam ceilings, unique fir flooring, and vintage-inspired built-ins, just like the eating room window seat. Conventional particulars like these “simply [bring] all of it collectively,” Boukalis says. “Each nook of this house speaks to craftsmanship and a spotlight to element.”
A 2012 characteristic in Higher Houses and Gardens admires the JAS Design Construct kitchen overhaul for its lemony-green, quartz-topped island and wholehearted embrace of pure gentle. It’s a testomony to the kitchen’s timeless look—white, custom-built cabinetry accented with reed glass; soapstone counters; cast-iron radiator—{that a} trendy renovation 13 years in the past nonetheless feels contemporary right this moment.
“It’s simply so nicely put collectively aesthetically and functionally,” Boukalis says. A pegboard cleansing provide closet, magnetic knife drawer, and high-end twin ovens add home-chef-friendly trendy conveniences.
What the second flooring lacks in en suite bogs, it makes up for in a number of equally deserving major bed room choices. The extra conventional choose exemplifies the house’s historic model, with thick Craftsman-style mouldings, five-panel wooden doorways, and six-over-one grid home windows.
The angular bed room on the rear of the home affords a singular hooked up sunroom, which might work nice as a sitting room, work-from-home area, or en suite yoga studio. Even the smallest bed room features a walk-in closet.
Downstairs, {custom} metal railings, uncovered unique flooring joists, and a Tetris-inspired bookshelf lend a casually industrial vibe to an array of multipurpose rooms, together with giant, non-public visitor quarters and a well-equipped workshop.
From the residential quietude of its secluded yard to the colourful nightlife of close by Capitol Hill correct, this house exhibits basic Seattle at its charming, quirky finest.
Itemizing Quick Info
2033 eleventh Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98102
Dimension: 3,107 sq. toes, 4 bedrooms, 3 bogs
Checklist Worth: $2,200,000
Checklist Date: 11/12/2024
Itemizing Agent: Johne Boukalis, Berkshire Hathaway Dwelling Providers
