The Seattle-area waterfront houses we usually function have a tendency towards the spectacular—assume hovering partitions of home windows and heated, wrap-around porches on each story, every purpose-built to catch the solar setting behind the Olympics. As if sipping espresso whereas a sailboat glides by wasn’t glamorous sufficient by itself.
This quaint Camano Island residence may not really feel fairly so opulent as a few of its beachfront neighbors. For one factor, it precedes them: In accordance with the century-old nonprofit group group Utsalady Women Support, the 1921 house is the oldest on this stretch of Camano waterfront.
That sort of originality comes with perks, just like the 71 toes of west-facing waterfront and the grandfathered boathouse that extends all the way in which to the Sound. It additionally imbues the house with historic character.
Regarded as the product of Seattle architect and entrepreneur Jud Yoho, who helped refine and popularize the bungalow within the early twentieth century, the house was constructed at a time when Utsalady had aspirations of turning into the area’s massive metropolis. At the moment, the unincorporated city of about 1,500 residents saves most of its pleasure for the annual Fourth of July parade—or the occasional grey whale sighting.
The house has modified a bit, too, since these early days. In some unspecified time in the future, the entrance porch was enclosed to create a shocking, all-weather sunroom, splendid for evenings spent watching the sundown.
Nonetheless, the house’s extra trendy house owners have saved the house as charming, and almost as era-appropriate, as ever. Wainscoting, uncovered brick, and coffered ceilings lend period authenticity—a lot in order that, from sure vantage factors, it appears a bit like a residing museum. Unique and reclaimed fir flooring, made much more charming by their imperfections, carry heat all through the house. Constructed-ins on built-ins, together with a coveted breakfast nook, make the house really feel comfortable, regardless of its massive, 4,000-square-foot footprint.
As well as, Twenties schoolhouse pendants, a shocking farmhouse sink, and a refurbished Fifties Wedgewood range, all sourced from native salvage retailers, full the classic look.
Potential consumers with a watch towards historic restoration nonetheless have loads of work to do, although. The loos look good however, to various levels, dated—pink tile, anybody?
And lest that $1,950,000 price ticket look rather less than charming, a indifferent studio helps rake in a bit of additional cash as a profitable Airbnb.
Itemizing Quick Details
167 Utsalady Highway Camano Island, WA 98282
Dimension: 4,056 sq. toes, 4 bedrooms, 4 loos
Listing Value: $1,950,000
Listing Date: 9/25/2024
Itemizing Agent: Tanya Thackeray Wilson, Windermere Actual Property
