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April showered the market with enough homes that picking five favorites wasn’t easy. Here are five that range from sweeping estates to impressively efficient tinies.
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Spring is the time for gardens, and this French estate on the shores of Puget Sound has formal gardens front and back, a tree-lined drive behind an iron gate, and patios from which to enjoy the well-tended scene. Inside is a French country kitchen large enough for crowds, a wine cellar to serve them all, and fixtures and decor that could sit in art galleries. The price for living in a fairy tale: $2,650,000.
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This hillside estate in Laurelhurst looks Spanish Revival from a distance, but up close has some distinctly modern touches. Built in 1920, the biggest remodels came in the 1970s, with the addition of the solarium, which was formerly an office; the sprawling, Mediterranean-style deck structure; and the grand, covered front entrance. It and its four stories of views of Lake Washington are listed at $3,250,000.
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This floating home was originally built in 1910, but it was remodeled from the float up in 2014 by Franzen Renovations. Now it’s listed for $1,000,000. The design by Marilyn Deering features a main living area with cathedral ceilings and large windows to take in the ocean air. The previous owners even fit a piano—a luxury for a life on the water. A door leads back into a large balcony for sunbathing, barbecues, or just enjoying the view.
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A tiny timber house lives much larger thanks to good design, plenty of outbuildings, and more than nine acres of land. Put everything together for $410,000. The timeless, tiny cabin was built in 1975. It has all the basics, including pieces frequently lost to compromise in a tiny house. There is room for a feast outdoors, with tons of activated living space not confined to indoor walls. Beside a broad, covered deck there’s an even larger covered patio with an enormous river rock fireplace.
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A tiny house on wheels is parked on Orcas Island acreage. It sits high on a hill looking to the northeast with views across the water of the Salish Sea. Instead of the standard, boxy design, it has a whimsical custom job by Oregon-based Shibui Woodworking. A rounded roof seems like a nod in equal parts to its nautical setting and a traveling caravan. Listed at $349,000, it is like buying a piece of art to live in.
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- A fairytale formal garden blooms in Des Moines [CS]
- Spanish Revival estate offers variety of Lake Washington vistas [CS]
- Enjoy the city life at sea in this Eastlake floating home [CS]
- A tiny house on Whidbey acreage is comfortable without compromise [CS]
- A 200-square-foot tiny home watches the water on Orcas [CS]