every inch this 2.5 hectare estate on the southern end of Vashon Island is built for serenity – and perhaps commune. While the custom built log cabin style home is the base of operations, the surrounding land abounds with thoughtful design that welcomes guests both indoors and out. Every element, right down to the tennis court, strives for a woody, whimsical aesthetic.
The main house is lavish before you even step inside. An impressively long foredeck invites lounging, with built-in benches on the rails and an overhang with skylights and lighting. Inside, an open living room has a partial cathedral ceiling with exposed beams soaring a floor above. The dining area is open to a versatile kitchen with both an antique range cooker and modern gas hob and wall ovens. Pop up for two bedrooms and one bathroom with jetted tub. Throughout, details like stained glass add a touch of magic.
Delve deeper into the property for an entire compound that makes the main house feel like an afterthought. Descend a path that winds around thick evergreen trees and find a bevy of carefully designed rooms. Nearby is a circular brick patio with built-in benches and a fire pit in the center. It shares a small, wooded courtyard with a Scandinavian-style sauna and a small guest house. On the other side of the property, another guest house offers more square meters and a small but fully equipped kitchen.
A network of stone-lined ponds invite quiet contemplation with a gazebo, waterfalls and a wooden bridge. A tidy, circular deck that partially extends over the water features seating, art, and planters. In another space pocket, a blast of raised beds surrounds a gathering patio; next to it, a hybrid greenhouse and shelter includes a covered porch.
Far to the rear is a smaller complex built more around recreation, with a tennis court surrounded by a wooden lattice fence. Opposite a stone patio is a semi-open plan meeting room with a pool table and lounge.
There is a lot going on here in terms of content and atmosphere – and it would be equally suitable as a home for a large, select family or as a mindful vacation spot. It’s absolutely ready for some yoga or meditation retreats if that’s what you’re into.
List quick facts
28505 137th Ave SW, Vashon Island
Size: 6.45 hectares
List Date: 01/18/2021
list price: $1,299,000
Listing Agents: Beth DeGroen, Windermere
