1409 E Prospect Street

Seattle, WA, United States

Appliances

Disposal.

Interior features

Bar-Wet, Central Vacuum, Security System, Walk-In Closet.

Exterior features

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Description

Long recognized as one of the most significant homes in Seattle, the historic Parker Fersen mansion is proudly situated on a half-acre corner lot next to Seattle’s famed Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill’s Millionaire’s Row. Magnificent trees augment the stately white façade, whose Corinthian columns and strong cornices lend a sophisticated presence. The wrap-around porch and massive front doors with beveled glass sidelights of the entry give way to the spectacular foyer, the true focal point of the home. With round mirrored, beamed ceiling, grand scale, gleaming mahogany millwork and quartersawn oak floors, the unforgettable foyer, modeled after the Titanic state room, is at once inviting and impressive. Columns frame the living room, where the mahogany moldings continue, and numerous windows, including the bay window of the Music room, welcome the garden vista. The tiled fireplace with mirrored mahogany surrounds adds warmth. The library is adjacent through a parlor door and features a beautiful columned fireplace. The quarter-sawn oak millwork of the dining room includes wainscot, built-in buffet and beamed ceiling, and is further adorned by original Art Nouveau Tiffany light fixtures. A hand-painted and uplit mural depicting a restful, pastoral scene sits above the wainscot and wraps the entire room. The kitchen has been remodeled in keeping with the original styling but with modern conveniences. Hex tiled floor with border pattern combined with tall white cabinets, slab marble counters, central island, schoolhouse fixtures and a gorgeous, beveled glass window give the feeling of a French bistro. Top-of-the-line appliances include a gorgeous 60” Aga range. An oak breakfast nook overlooks the port-cochere and gardens, while the Ipe deck is spacious and hosts outdoor dining. A former telephone room turned powder room serves this level. The grand staircase ascends to the second-floor landing, passing a remarkable Art Nouveau stained glass window. The second floor is home to four spacious bedrooms and a large sitting room overlooking the park. Several rooms are adorned with wall and ceiling murals, many of which are original. Three bathrooms serve this floor. The top floor is home to the impressive primary bedroom suite which also overlooks the Park and includes a private deck. The dressing room is expansive, and can accommodate a sizable wardrobe, The tiled bathroom is spacious as well. A large sitting room with western exposure, a fireplace, and numerous built-ins can serve as a multipurpose room, and an office on this floor includes a three-quarter bathroom and kitchenette. An upstairs laundry is a convenient addition. The lower level is home to spacious rooms that include the landing, a media/rec room and a billiard room. The millwork in these rooms adds to the ambiance and comfort. A wine cellar, play cave, storage, laundry, exercise room, bedroom and full bathroom complete this level. In addition to parking under the porte-cochere, a separate garage features two stalls with a one bedroom apartment overhead. The fully enclosed gardens are level and host time-honored trees including a copper beech, magnolia, Japanese maple and rhododendrons. The cobbled drive offers parking for numerous cars or play space, and the level lawns surround the home. The view of Volunteer Park’s famed water tower is a very special feature of this home as well. A verdant location amongst Seattle’s finest homes and beside the City’s foremost park, the Parker Fersen mansion presents an extraordinary opportunity for spacious and luxurious living.