Diane Lancaster

 


Views, Views, Views!
Views, Views, Views!
Queen Anne

Sold at 1,305,000

Description:

This incredible condo at the top of Queen Anne-"The Crown of Queen Anne" redefines luxury living.  Incredible living spaces-there was no expense spared here- make this truly a one of kind home. And did I mention the views that go on forever?

Queen Anne Beauty!
Queen Anne Beauty!
Queen Anne

Offered at 629,000

Sold at 615,000! 

Description:

This gorgeous craftsman sold in just 5 days! In my first open house during the first week on the market I had 80 people through!   It goes to show that small things do come in really nice packages-the finish work on this home was impeccable!

Gorgeous, Spacious Condo
Gorgeous, Spacious Condo
Queen Anne

Listed $535,000 / Sold $535,000

Description:
Welcome Home to condo living at its finest!  This large 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit located in the always popular Cornerstone Condominiums is a stunner!  This lovely home space has been remodeled with a careful designer’s eye for detail.  No expense has been spared here to make this condo truly feel like a home.  And what a location!  Just steps away from the incredible Crow Restaurant, Veil, Panos Kleftika, and the wonderful Caffe Vita.  Or walk a couple of blocks to see the ballet, opera or Teatro ZinZanni.  Oh, and the unobstructed views of the Space Seattle make this truly a wonderful space.

 

Modern Elegance
Modern Elegance
Capitol Hill

Offered at 895,000

Sold at 880,000

Description:

LEED Platinum & 5-star Built Green. Modern elegance coupled with a Walkers Paradise according to Walk Score. 3bdrm/3.5 bath, unparalleled 180 degree views from top floor & rooftop deck. Fireworks over Lake Union. Sunsets over the Sound. Seaplanes. Mountains. The iconic Space Needle. Capitol Hill is Seattle's destination for arts, recreation, entertainment and nightlife. And in true urban style the Sylvie puts you close to it all.

 

The Classic Stately(but modern) Colonial
The Classic Stately(but modern) Colonial
Capitol Hill

Sold at 680,000

Description 

Classic Capitol Hill 1904 Dutch Colonial with a modern twist!  Walk 2 blks to the celebrated 15th Avenue. Memorable home is abundant w/ key period details Oak hdwds, chunky millwork, lg light filled windows, gas FP, frml receiving area & prominent open stairwell Impressive kitch w/ honed granite, maple cabs, gas cooking, s.s. apps & eye catching b-fast area. Main flr bath & pantry/mud rm. Lg. liv/din rooms. 3 upper beds & full bath. Lw lvl prof. sound studio/rec room. Detached gar. Amazing very pvt yard.
 


 

Modern, Colorful and Delightful!
Modern, Colorful and Delightful!
Queen Anne

Listed $374,950 / Sold $380,950

Description:
Does Dwell magazine come to mind when you see this place?  With its expanse of gorgeous, sustainable bamboo floors, to its designer colors that give this place that wow factor, it’s a place to call home. Both kitchen and bath have been updated and remodeled.  The kitchen boasts all new stainless steel appliances and tile flooring.  The bathroom has a Zen-like feel with the clean modern lines of the vanity, slate tile from floor to ceiling and the soothing color palette.  Another gorgeous space in the impeccable Cornerstone Condominiums on Queen Anne that just shines with pride of ownership.

There is no place like home...seriously.
There is no place like home...seriously.
West Seattle

Sold for 385,000!

DescriptionThis Craftsman cottage has all the charm you could want. From the restored original fir floors, to the quaint front porch, you will love all the old world details. You'll enjoy the newly updated kitchen with smooth granite counters & natural tile. The master is super-spacious. The lower level is fully finished with a separate entrance, bedroom, gorgeous bathroom and office/media area. The secluded back yard has a terraced patio and is surrounded by trees. There's even a 1-car garage!
 

Capitol Hill Digs
Capitol Hill Digs
Urban Cool Redfined

Offered at 519,000

Sold at 519,000

Description:

Not a townhome, this Modern Natural stand-alone house is designed by Pb Elemental Architecture for elegant entertaining & comfortable living. With large, open living areas, a huge master suite with ensuite bath & a full-floor roof-top deck, you'll have room to stretch out in this magnificent home. It even has a pet-friendly fenced yard.
 

Views and Location in Fremont!
Views and Location in Fremont!
Fremont

Listed $629,950 / Sold $629,950

Description:
Fabulous Fremont!  This house with its drop dead gorgeous views, light-filled spaces and abundance of room so epitomizes all things Fremont.  It is located on a quiet dead-end street where the neighbors all know one another and watch out for one another.  How nice is that?  Walk down to Fremont or walk up to the zoo.  When was the last time you parked your car for the weekend and walked everywhere?  Truly a great house!

 

sub.URBAN private oasis.
sub.URBAN private oasis.
Beautiful Edmonds

Offered at 649,950, Sold at 580,000

Description:

3bd/2.5bth w/ sweeping views of Sound, snowcaps, & sunsets. Epicurean kitchen w/ custom milestone counters and flrs, new appl & custom pantry. Large open living room w/ picturesque views and beautiful bamboo flrs. Updated baths, laundry/utility rm, relaxation loft, office, wrap view deck, w/ built-in spa, detached oversized 2 car garage and workshop w/ huge media room above. Fully fenced large and lushly landscaped lot, newer roof & furnace.

 

True Loft living Downtown Seattle
True Loft living Downtown Seattle
Belltown

Offered at $420,000-Sold in just a week at 415,000!

Description:

How would you like to live in an extraordinary, downtown condo w/ modern, architectural details and over 1000 sq. feet? The goods: Spacious, open floor plan w/ 12 ft ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, concrete floors, gorgeous kitchen w/ SS appliances, honed granite countertops, separate laundry room, and ample closet space and built-ins. This work/live loft allows you the opportunity to create your own space, while being in the heart of the urban experience. How urban. How cool.

The Blues never looked or felt so Good
The Blues never looked or felt so Good
West Seattle

Listed $429,950 / Sold $435,000

Description:
Would you look at the views from the deck off the kitchen!  From the moment you enter this house you can tell that it has been updated with a taste towards modern design.  From the paint palette of some of the most timely and timeless colors, to the updated kitchen and bath this house is one cool place.  There is plenty of space here with two full baths and three bedrooms, not to mention the large kitchen and spacious family room downstairs.  What a great house for entertaining! The house sits on a large lot that is fully fenced which includes a shop/garage that you access off the alley.  Its location is such that you can walk to all the great places to eat and shop on California Street and the freeways are easily accessible so that in minutes you are downtown!

A condo that lives and looks like a house!
A condo that lives and looks like a house!
Queen Anne

Offered at 447,500, Sold at 427,000

Description:

Location! Location! Location! This wonderful townhome style condominium is light, bright and ready for today's discerning buyer. With 2 beds / 2 baths and views that will knock your socks off - a great value steps away from all things Queen Anne and downtown! Hardwood floors, built-ins, recessed lighting, plantation shutters, gas fireplace, chef's kitchen, dining room, new decks & siding are just some of the wonderful features of this truly special gem! Location and style - you CAN have it all!
 

Gorgeous New(er) Craftsman
Gorgeous New(er) Craftsman
The Plateau

Listed 749,950/Sold 659,950

Description:

This meticulously maintained newer construction, boasts soaring ceilings, custom millwork, gorgeous red birch hardwoods, granite counters and SS appliances just to name a few. 4 beds/2.5 baths including master suite w/ 2 walk-in closets, formal dining, media room, office and large 3 car garage. Entertain from the epicurean kitchen & great room w/ patio access to the professionally landscaped grounds w/ calming waterfall. Located in esteemed Lk WA school district, and adjacent to Plateau Golf Course.

The 60's are Still Cool...
The 60's are Still Cool...
West Seattle

Listed $315,000 / Sold $332,000

Description:
Too cool!  Drive up to this house and you will think, ah, what a nice looking home.  Open the door and you will think you have just walked into one of those homes you see in magazines and always wished you had.  Vaulted ceilings, a huge fireplace, a ‘secret’ den with another fireplace, three good-sized bedrooms and beautiful hardwoods are just a part of what makes this house great.  Then there is the large backyard, garage/shop off the alley, master bedroom with French doors leading out to the backyard.  Light-filled and freshly painted this house is definitely a cut above its peers.

 

No Place Like Home- Classic Craftsman
No Place Like Home- Classic Craftsman
Greenlake

Listed $475,000 / Sold $475,000

Description:
This wonderfully updated craftsman in the Greenlake neighborhood shines with pride of ownership.  All the work has been done here so you can just enjoy the fruits of someone else’s labor!  And did I mention the location?  It is located close to the lake, all the fun of Tangletown with its restaurants, salons and coffee shops; all this, and quick access to the freeways.  This Greenlake charmer embodies what people talk about when they speak of craftsman architecture.

 

Re-Imagined Fremont Bungalow
Re-Imagined Fremont Bungalow
Fremont

Listed $659,950 / Sold $669,950

Description:
Let’s just start with the location. This house sits on a quiet dead end street in the heart of Fremont with all its cool shops, excellent restaurants and DIY attitude this house can only be described as incredibly special.  The owners meticulously remodeled this house with an eye to the character of the era.  And yet while the owner kept the integrity of the house’s magnificent structure and details, he also updated it with a respect for the needs of today’s homeowner.  Simply exquisite.  The house alone is wonderful, but made more so by its incredible and unobstructed views of the Olympics.  Watch the sunsets from either of your two huge decks or sit out front on your patio while reading the paper.  If it is quality of life you are looking for, you will find it here.

 

Bungalow with a Mexican Flair
Bungalow with a Mexican Flair
West Seattle

Sold at 335,000!

Description:

Nestled in a park-like setting, grace and charm abound in this rare 1927 California Craftsman style bungalow. The architect-owner has added hip yet understated vibrance to its attitude, but the old world core of this striking homestead endures

No stone unturned and unpolished...
No stone unturned and unpolished...
West Seattle

Listed $315,000 / Sold $332,521

Description:
A fairy tale cottage with a modern twist.  Drive up to this house and be enchanted by how it sits amongst the tall pine trees.  Open the gate to the yard, walk across the little bridge down the walkway taking in the smells and sites of this little slice of paradise.

 

Craftsmen with a Modern Twist
Craftsmen with a Modern Twist
Capitol Hill

Listed 579,000 / Sold 565,000

Description:

Built in 2007, this stunning SW facing town home is a one of a kind featuring a large lot and amazing views of downtown. Meticulous seller has updated lighting fixtures and hardware. Stretch out in your bedroom suite and pamper yourself in your luxurious master bath. The gourmet kitchen makes for easy entertaining. Natural stone, marble finishes, rich oak flooring throughout. Bonus garden room adjoining patio. Walk to all that is hip and happening on Capitol Hill.

Hip, Modern with Views to Live For...
Hip, Modern with Views to Live For...
Phinney Ridge

Listed $649,950 / Sold $625,000

Description:
This cool, large home on Phinney Ridge awaits your finishing touches.  The space is there to either leave as is or let your imagine take hold and tailor it to your particular vision and lifestyle.  And just in case that is not enough, the view from this house will knock your socks off!  This house has 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and a deck off the back and a large deck upstairs.  All this and the fact that it is located just blocks from all that Phinney Ridge has to offer make it one sweet home!

 

South Slope Luxury-Queen Anne Style!
South Slope Luxury-Queen Anne Style!
Queen Anne

Listed 640,000, Sold 640,000

Description:

Queen Anne was recently voted "the best neighborhood in Seattle" by Seattle Magazine and for good reason.  This gorgeous penthouse sits on the South Slope of Queen Anne where you can walk to all the shops, restaurants, theatre, ballet and opera in just a few minutes.  This home boast a 600 sq. foot deck with incredible unobstructed views of downtown.  With its nearly 1600 sq feet of remodeled living spaces it is truly an urban oasis.

 

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