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Actress Linda Evans offers a "Pacific Northwest Dynasty." This mansion, known as Villa Madera, sits on 3.5 acres and features 169 feet of waterfront.
Entering the original, private 40-acre compound, you will pass an elegant formal rose garden, a Japanese garden and pond, and a magnificent 500-year old fir tree.
The elegant Mediterranean style home was built in 1919, designed by the renowned architect Kirtland Cutter, who also designed Seattle's Rainier Club, the Seattle Golf Club, and the Stimson-Joshua Green Mansion on First Hill.
Villa Madera has a rich history and is located in The Lakes District, where several grand estates were built by lumber Barons such the Weyerhauesers, the Clapps, and the Murrays.
The Estate has a noble history and classic old world elegance. Surrounded by lush gardens and manicured lawns, it's been recognized by Sunset magazine and the Garden Club of America.
As you tour Villa Madera, you will discover charming garden statues sprinkled throughout the grounds, an enchanting Stepping-Stone & Ivy Garden, a heated greenhouse, and several fountains on the estate.
The walkway down to the boat dock is lined with rose bushes and other colorful plants. The estate features an abundance of rhodies, many over 80 years old, and the lush grounds thrive in the Pacific Northwest's mild climate.
The formal living room and ball room has 18-foot ceilings, handpainted by an Italian artist who labored for a year. The room is 44 by 32 feet (over 1,400 sq. ft.) and features a fireplace from a European castle.
The formal dining room has an antique crystal chandelier and a beautiful hand-painted ceiling. The mansion also features a separate breakfast room, butler's pantry, and caretaker's office with a private bath.
The library features elegant carved mouldings and trim work. Just outside the French doors of the library is a patio with classic baluster railings and beautiful, lush rhododendrons.
Villa Madera has 6 bedroom suites, including a 1,200 square foot master wing with separate His & Her bathrooms, dressing areas, and sitting rooms . . . this estate is offered at $2.3 million.
Sold by the BigDogRealty.com Marketing Team
July 2002
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