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For those who feel that boxes are too boring, A-frames are too angular, and domes go round and round, a 1983 house built from a couple of graceful gothic arches might be the answer. As an added touch, this 1,407 square-foot house in Woodinville is adorned with gingerbread trim, because, why not. Home ownership can be fun with the right home.
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This fairy tale house isn’t hidden in some faraway forest. The lot is about a third of an acre, putting it in a fairly normal neighborhood. Step in through the door with the oval window and find a different type of fancy inside. A spiral staircase leads to the second floor, and a crystal chandelier hangs over the living space. The tall planter is an uncommon touch. It’s a great room arrangement, making the kitchen directly accessible to guests.
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Arches define the rooms, including the three bedrooms and the one and three-quarter bathrooms. On the first floor, the curves are gentle, barely enough to affect furniture positioning, one of the challenges of A-frames and domes. On the second floor, the curves create a soaring cathedral feel for a place that’s unique. Creative types can play with the concept, as the previous owners began to do in one room with paint.
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Outside, things get more linear. The tiered back deck expands the living area. A new, large shop and garage flanks the house with functional spaces. Tools, cars, and garage doors prefer right angles, evidently. Those toys need a place to play, too. The $529,000 package is fenced, making the fantasy world a bit more private.
Who’s next for living in a world that’s a bit less linear?
- 16317 NE 180th St, Woodinville [Estately]
- 16317 NE 180th St, Woodinville [John L. Scott]