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“Newport Shores – The Venice of Lake Washington.”
This mansion was listed
in early 2012 for $6.2 million and taken off the market in late 2012. It was
listed by Rondi Egenes and
Steven Gorecki, Winderemere: “A Slice of Italy on the shores of Lake Washington.
In the creation of this Italianate Villa no expense was spared. Substantially
constructed and extremely well crafted, the details are almost limitless. The
scale is spectacular. The home is designed to accommodate multi-generational
living with 4 en suite bedrooms as well as separate apartment on the main
floor. Casual and formal spaces both indoors and out combine to set the stage
for everyday living as well as entertaining on a grand scale.” The home is
currently owned by Richard R. Devenuti.
He was with Microsoft from 1987 to
early 2007 when he retired from the company and joined Massachusetts based EMC Corporation where he is a division
president. The mansion has 7,560 sq ft on .5 acres with 110 feet of waterfront.
This home was sold 4/4/10 . The listing agent was Larry
Williams of John L. Scott. From the listing: “Newport Shores premiere waterfront property. Custom, spectacular Jeff
Loveless designed 7300 sq ft mansion captures sun rays horizon to horizon.
Light filled grand entry hall and main living. Hand crafted clear fir and oak
timbers of grand proportions. Spa and cabana adjacent to pool and expansive
lawns. Seaplane lift. Ample moorage. Garages for eight. Designed to fully experience 1.17 acres and
210′ of waterfront.” The home was sold by David
and Kathleen Bauer to Michael A. and
Pamela King.
This mansion was listed $5.0 million in 2011, $4.7
million in early 2012, $4.5 million in mid 2012 and $4.3 million in early 2013.
From the listing by Tere and David Foster,
Windermere:. “Placed on .69 of an acre with 115 ft of waterfront, a
storybook setting awaits. Inspired by the classic style of an East Coast
traditional, this residence hosts wonderful spaces. Formal living and dining
rooms draw in views of the grounds and waterfront. The expansive kitchen
adjoins to the family room. The main level master overlooks the pool and
grounds. Upstairs find an office with a view, bathroom and guest room
pleasantly separated for privacy. Welcome to life in Newport Shores .” The mansion has 7,360 sq ft and is 9 homes south of
the mansion on page 73. The mansion is owned by John and Christi Ludwig. John is a founding partner of Bellevue and Palo Alto CA based Ignition Partners, a venture capital firm. He
is a former Microsoft executive.
(Revised 4/7/13 )




