09.26.2023

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👑 Queen Anne home fit for royalty

Hot Homes: One of Seattle’s oldest mansions is for sale

A GIF of the exterior of a Queen Anne mansion in Seattle overlooking the Space Needle

This home was once almost made into condos. | Photos via Wes Jones & Associates

Calling all real estate history buffs — one of Seattle’s oldest mansions is for sale, and it’s downright opulent.

Perched at 1214 Warren Ave. N. in Queen Anne, the 1902 home listed for $7,300,000 has been painstakingly restored room by room. It also boasts sweeping views of the city that would make Frasier Crane jealous (back when he actually lived here).

Here’s a little background on how this gem evolved.

⏳ Back in the day

The house was originally owned by financial luminary W.J. Whitney, the founder of Seafirst Bank (which eventually became Bank of America). Whitney and his wife gave the place to their daughter as a gift — the lucky duck.

A mint accented dining area inside a Seattle mansion with a music room and a cello in the background — The cello doesn’t come with the place, but the vibes are certainly classic.
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Photo via Wes Jones & Associates

Though the property changed hands just a few times over the years, there have been improvements made, including an upper floor addition. Recent owners refurbished the interior over two decades, importing 250,000 pounds of marble and granite from China to improve the counters, flooring, and other features.

👀 Eye-popping views

You can get lost wandering around the palace that boasts five bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms. One of those bathrooms even comes with a gold-plated bidet, because why not?

Original stained glass windows and Corinthian columns give a touch of early 20th century charm.

A view of the Space Needle from the living room of a Queen Anne mansion in Seattle — It might be hard to hold a conversation with a view like that.
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Photo via Wes Jones & Associates

Other fancy amenities include:

Nine fireplaces
21 Italian chandeliers
An eight-seat movie theater
Three kitchens
Laundry on every floor
A room for musical instrument practice
A wine cellar

Thanks to its perch atop Queen Anne’s highest peak, several rooms have magnificent sightlines, including views of the Space Needle and the Cascades.

The vistas are so picturesque, the 1990 Goodwill Games captured a view from the third floor to create a canvas backdrop used in the official broadcast. So, when do we all move in?

Asked

Which amenities do you salivate over when browsing Seattle home listings?

A. Big bedrooms
B. Fancy kitchens
C. Large outdoor space
D. Unique architecture

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Events

Tuesday, Sept. 26

The All American Rejects Wet Hot All American Summer Tour | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 7 p.m. | WAMU Theater, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle | $55 | We’re getting major flashbacks just thinking about singing along to “Gives You Hell” and “Move Along.”
Square Dance Lesson | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 7-9 p.m. | Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood | Free | Grab your partner and do-si-do — yeeeee haw.
Rick Riordan | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 6:30 p.m. | Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle | $43-$83 | Hear from the famed YA novelist know best for his “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” series.

Wednesday, Sept. 27

2023 Pier Party | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way, Seattle | $250-$50 | Enjoy bites, live music + a pop-up art experience while raising funds for the Waterfront Park due to open in 2025.
“Common Ground” | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 7 p.m. | Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle | $21 | See the Seattle premiere of this documentary, which explores the pioneers of the “Regenerative Movement” and our food ecosystem.

Thursday, Sept. 28

Founders Live: Bellevue | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Lucky Strike, 700 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue | $10-$20 | Five local entrepreneurs have 99 seconds to impress you with their company pitch — you decide on the winner.
A Singer’s Journey | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 7 p.m. | McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle | Free | Seattle Opera performers get together to share their backgrounds and belt out a few tunes.

Friday, Sept. 29

Closing Day: Phinney Farmers Market | Friday, Sept. 29 | 3-7 p.m. | Phinney Farmers Market 6761 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle | Free | Get those fruits + veggies while the gettin’ is good.
Great Pumpkin Beer Festival | Friday, Sept. 29-Saturday, Sept. 30 | 4-10 p.m. | Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle | $30-$50 | Sample 80+ pumpkin-y brews with 100% of proceeds going to the Vera Project.
Poe Unexpected | Friday, Sept. 29-Saturday, Sept. 30 | 7-10 p.m. | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle | $12 | Quoth the raven... well, let’s just wing it. Enjoy off-the-cuff interpretations from Edgar Allen Poe’s works.

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News Notes

Edu

Looking to weigh in on the Seattle Public Schools’ future? The final meeting in its “well-resourced schools” feedback series will take place tonight at 5:30 p.m. Join online and share your thoughts before Seattle’s superintendent makes budget recommendations in November.

Theater

Tomorrow is a Latter Day as the “Book of Mormon” readies its Seattle return. The touring edition of the Tony Award-winning musical will hit the Paramount Theatre stage Jan. 9-14, 2024. Tickets go on sale next Tuesday, Oct 3, at 10 a.m.

Development

The National Bureau of Economic Research named 91 office buildings in the Seattle area that could be converted into residences. Among the prominent locations in the bureau’s report were the Westin Building and the Smith Tower, which went on the market recently. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Drink

Raise a foamy mug for Old Stove Brewing, which opened its third location in Ballard. The craft beer specialists took over the 16,500-sqft former Lagunitas space at 1550 NW 49th St. There’s an outdoor beer garden open for pickup while work continues on the indoor taproom. (My Ballard)

Announced

Let’s talk turkey — the Mercer Island High School band is prepping to play in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year. The band was selected out of hundreds of applicants and is one of only six high school groups performing at the nationally televised event. (Seattle Times)

Coming Soon

Something’s sizzling up in Everett as Seattle fast food icon Dick’s Drive-Ins plans its 10th location in the Snohomish County town. The new outpost will open at 1629 Center Rd. — the furthest north Dick’s has set down roots. No opening date has been revealed yet. (My Everett News)

Stat

14.7%. That’s the percentage of Seattle workers employed in the tech industry, according to recently released census data. We’re No. 1 among all US cities by this metric, ~five percentage points above the San Francisco metro area at No. 2. (Seattle Times)

Sports

We don’t have the Sonics back yet, but NBA hoops has been dribbling into the city. The Portland Trail Blazers recently hosted open tryouts in Seattle for their new G-League team, the Rip City Remix. Several locals showed their skills in hopes of making the squad. (KING 5)

Finance

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Wellness

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Drink

🍸 Pour one out for a local icon

Late bartending legend Murray Stenson’s most famous drink

A cocktail on an iron patio table with a Zig Zag beverage menu visible

The Last Word has an appealing mix of sweet and sour. | Photo via u/ianruns

This week, the Seattle bar community is mourning the loss of Murray Stenson, a trailblazer among mixologists who helped put our city on the national cocktail map. Stenson died at the age of 74 on Friday.

The legendary bartender’s most well-known concoction is a vibrant take on a Prohibition-era drink called the Last Word, which gives a taste of his influence.

There’s been a whole oral history about the cocktail. Consisting of just four ingredients — gin, chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice — Stenson popularized the drink in the early aughts at Zig Zag Cafe. Its impact then reached all the way to the New York City bar scene.

Ask for the Last Word by name at Zig Zag or other craft-focused cocktail joints that owe a debt of gratitude to Stenson like the Doctor’s Office. Then sip + savor remembering the man behind it.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

I took a trip to T-Mobile Park last night to watch the Mariners battle the Astros — the result wasn’t great, but the energy was intense. We may have to lean into those rally shoes more for the final stretch of the regular season.

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