Mercer Island West - North - Mansions

Proctor Landing, Stroum-Glazer, Ellison, Nordstrom et al. Mansions

North to South

This home sold 8/15/12 for $3.4 million. It was listed for $5.0 million in 2011 and lowered to $4.2 million in early 2012. The home was listed by Betsy Terry, Ewing & Clark. From the Listing: “Gold Coast opportunity on the Western Shores of Mercer Island. Traditional 1920's home that has been lovingly cared for. Walled garden w/ pretty lawn on street side. 60 ft prime waterfront w/ dock for maximum enjoyment of lakeside offerings. Great Room concept w/ spacious kitchen dining & living in one huge space, w/ French doors that open to the large deck. Den plus library on main. indoor pool opens to the terrace & lakeside lawn. Apartment beside the two car garage. Newer systems throughout.” The seller was Robert H. Thompson and the buyers were Marc B. and Andrea M. Chatalas. Marc Chatalas and his brother, Bret Chatalas, are the founders and owners of the popular Seattle area Cactus chain of restaurants. Thompson is a workers compensation attorney with The Walthew Law Firm in Seattle. The home is 4,000 sq ft on 0.3 acres.

This home sold 4/3/2013 for $5.9 million. It was listed for 7.3 million in 2011, lowered to $7.0 million in 2012 and $6.5 million in 2013. The home was listed by Betsy Terry, Ewing & Clark. From the Listing: “Avant garde one level design on 120 feet prime no bank Lake Washington Waterfront. Completely remodeled in keeping with the original International Style design. Floor to ceiling windows, open floor plan beautiful terrazzo floors. Incredible kitchen w/ huge icestone island, Family Room, Media Room, office, pantry. Choice Gold Coast park-like property w/ weeping willow, massive oak tree on Bob Chittock gardens. Sweeping lawn to beach, 55 ft +/- dock, beach house.” The home was sold by Janis A Cunningham, Trustee for Karen Gamoran to Wing Lee and Loretta Yee. The home is 5,790 sq ft on 0.7 acres. In 2009 Gamoran opened Karen’s Vintage Couture, a boutique of designer clothes, in Pioneer Square. She is also the principal of the multi-million dollar Karen Mayers Foundation that supports the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle and other religious, educational and charitable organizations.

The mansion sold for $15.7 million in a private transaction with an undisclosed buyer in the second half of 2009. It was listed by Betsy Terry and Jane Powers, Ewing & Clark. It was listed for $34.5 million in the early 2000s and $23.9 million shortly before the sale. From the Listing: “Breathtaking LW Waterfront Estate in premier Mercer Island . . . neighborhood. 1.37 park-like acres . . . opens to the fantastic indoor swimming pool completer w/ waterslide and spa, game room, sport court, home theatre, heated terrace. Dock w/ boat lifts, sandy beach, 2BR guest house, 3-office carriage house.” The mansion sale was featured in a 2/16/10 Seattle Mansions Post. This was 2009’s most expensive LW waterfront home sale. The mansion is a prominent landmark and has a rich history. The original house was built in 1932 and it has been remodeled several times. The estate has 17,780 sq ft of living space on 1.37 acres with 255 feet of waterfront, 8 bedrooms and 15 baths. The original mansion was built in 1932 and has been extensively expanded and remodeled, maintaining the original English Tudor architecture.

This landmark compound, “Harmony,” sold in 2012 for $21.6 million. This was the most expensive LW Map of the Stars® waterfront sale in 2012. It was listed at $26.9 million by Tere and David Foster, Windermere. From the listing: “Resting gently on 2.93 acres, Harmony commands an extraordinary 324 feet of Lake Washington waterfront and sets its vista on the Seattle skyline and Mount Rainier . . . Waves roll gently up on the beach as the sun shines down on two private docks. . . [nearly 20,000 square feet in 4 buildings]. . living wing plays host to the grotto, saline pool and exercise areas. Upstairs two guest suites each with their own bath and walk-in closets . . . private outdoor spa . . . A world like no other.” The sale and current renovations were featured in a 4/1/13 Seattle Mansions Blog. The seller was Marsha Stroum Sloan Glazer. The buyer was Thomas Ellison, the principal owner of the Value-Village/Savers chain of stores. Permits were issued in February to demolish three homes (total 8,260 sq ft) on the compound. The main 11,300 sq ft mansion will remain. Plans for the replacement buildings have not been submitted. Marsha and her family are respected Seattle area philanthropists. Thomas Ellison’s sister, Debbie, and her husband John E. Bacon purchased the legendary Groat Point mansion from Bruce McCaw in 2011 and demolished all the buildings including the 14,000 sq ft main mansion (2/21/13 Seattle Mansions Blog).

This is the home of David and Susan Dykstra. David is the author of this blog and LW 130 Homes. The original part of the house (on the left [north] facing the house from the water) was built circa 1925 as a ferry master’s house. The ferry from this house’s dock was the primary transportation for children who lived in this area of the island (known as East Seattle) to go to school across the lake. Susan Ogden Dykstra and her previous deceased husband purchased that house in 1975 and, preserving that part, extensively remodeled and enlarged the house in 1979 and 1989. The house, water frontage and lot size are small compared to our neighbors. It is a flagpole lot with 85 steps between the house and dock. We enjoy living here, our home, dock, WaveRunner and boat, Happy Hours very much! The house has 4,760 sq ft with 25 feet of waterfront on 0.4 acres.

From 1999 through 2009, James F. Jr (Jamie) and Lisa Nordstrom purchased, for $9.1 million, 4 parcels from the George W. Clarke estate and family. The waterfront has a park-like setting with a recently erected “cabana with deck” structure that looks like it is for parties and picnics. There are docks for multiple yachts and watercraft. It is an ideal setting for family gatherings including Seafair. Jamie (born 1974) is the great grandson of John W. Nordstrom, the founder of Seattle based Nordstrom, Inc. He is EVP of the company and President of Nordstrom Direct. George W. Clarke was a well-known and respected community and family leader. He served in the Washington state House and Senate from 1966 to 1985. (More information is in a Seattle Mansions 3/14/12 post.) The mansion, on top of the hill is 5,140 sq ft. The four parcels are 1.5 acres with 300 feet of waterfront.(Updated 5/19/13)

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Hunts Point Northeast – Cozy Cove – Mansions

North to South

This estate sold for $11.3 million in March 2010 and was 2010’s most expensive LW Map of the Stars^® sale. The home buyer is listed as Joseph Gaffney, a partner with the Dorsey & Whitney LLP law firm. He may be acting as a trustee for an anonymous buyer. The former owners and sellers were Raymond and Linda Russo. The Russos owned and managed numerous apartment complexes in the Seattle area. The mansion was listed at $15.8 million by Wendy Lister, CBBain: “French Manor rooted in European elegance at a freshwater Intercoastal Bay of this noted portrait peninsula. Reflecting the pursuit of leisure activities; extraordinary opportunities for celebrated entertaining . . .” The estate has 7,460 sq ft of living space on 1.2 acres with 157 feet of waterfront. The mansion and sale were featured in a 5/13/10 Seattle Mansions post and is on page 148 of LW 130 Homes.

This property, as a vacant lot, was sold for $5.4 million 8/30/10 and the new mansion was completed in 2011. The buyers were Rajeev and Arpita Agarwal and the seller was Cal McAusland. It was listed by Art Whittlesey, Windermere: “Hunts Point waterfront building opportunity! Located near the end of Hunts Point Road, this private estate is level and ready to build on. 100 feet of waterfront with private beach and dock await your summer enjoyment. If you demand privacy, you will love this quiet location wrapped in established landscaping. The main house has already been removed and the existing pool house will make the perfect summer cabana while you complete the construction of your dream residence. Welcome to Hunts Point.” The new mansion is 5,990 sq ft on 0.8 acres with 100 feet of waterfront.

This home is listed for $7.2 million. From the listing by Tere Foster and Moya Skilman, Windermere “Timeless Estate on Hunts Point. Resting gently on almost an acre of waterfront grounds, the estate exudes classical style with grace and charm. Storybook windows frame views of rolling emerald lawns, colorful rhododendrons and sparkling lake waters. Enjoy summer afternoons in the garden overlooking the 100 feet of waterfront and private dock. Relax fireside in the formal living room with friends. Host large holiday gatherings in the dining room. The master suite draws in picturesque views. A rare offering on Hunts Point.” The home is 4,390 sq ft on 0.9 acres. It is owned by Alvin S. Pearl. He is a principal, with other family members, of Tukwila based Pearl Northwest, a seller of women’s and children’s clothing.

This property was sold for $5.5 million 6/21/10. The buyers were Zuoqing Huang and Niu Jun and the sellers were Thomas B. and Agnes Lee. It was listed by Wendy Lister, CBBain: “HUNTS POINT WATERFRONT Magic in the gardens ~ an intimacy with the lakefront ~ 1927 architectural storybook originally restored under Jim Olson’s touches. Recently, substantially refurbished with added character of chic and charm. Dinner in the European courtyard with its gnarled old Quince. Shy acre site; 102’ of deep water protected moorage; rare sandy beach. So much sunshine!!! From morn thru eve. Spectacular! Garden enchantment...my oh my. A kettle drum of daisies playing to a symphony of roses.” The home is 3,090 sq ft on 1.0 acre.

This mansion (page 150) was sold for $6.5 million 6/19/12. The listing price was $8.5 million in 2010 and $7 million in 2011. It was listed by Chris Karsteter, CBBain: “Estate-sized property in the heart of Hunts Point. 1.54 acres of mature gardens and old-growth trees. 129' of no-bank frontage. Extra wide/large parcel offers optimum water views. Quiet, eastern exposure. Spacious 1987 NW Contemporary residence with second master suite on main level. Covered moorage with boat slip & dock. Personal beach access, waterside patio & unique barbeque cabana. Peaceful, sylvan setting.” The mansion is 7,540 sq ft. The buyer was Centerville Properties LLC and the seller was H. Willard Nagley III.

This mansion (page 151) was sold for $8.0 million 2/24/10. The listing price was $8.9 million. It was listed by Wendy Lister, CBBain: “The imprint of traditionalism on the treasured shores of Hunts Point. Magnificent gated 1.07 acres of exquisite, manicured grounds; a gentle slope to the 86’ of spectacular freshwater coastline. Incomparable, substantial moorage for float plane and yacht. The soft interior palette draws your attention forward to the drama of Lk Wash. French doors, deep-set millwork, Bay windows, chocolate hardwoods. Intimate meandering paths. Hand-selected rose-orange brick facade and pillars. 7 car garage parking. A gentle peninsula of privacy with a latitude ~ longitude zone of unparalleled exhilaration. Golden Coast affluency from midday sun thru starlit nights. This is an ultimate moorage situation...often talked about.” The current mansion is 6,110 sq ft and includes a substantial expansion and renovation following the purchase. The buyer was HPW Trust and the seller was Acorn Trust with Brian Marcinek listed as the taxpayer. The property is adjacent to the north of Craig McCaw’s estate.

(Updated 7/23/12)