Old Seattle grandeur: 1905 Dutch colonial mansion listed at $7M is opulent and modern
A grandiose mansion in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, heads to auction in March with a current listing price of $7 million.
The historic Seattle landmark at 618 West Highland Drive, was built in 1905 from plans by W. Marbury Sommervell, an architect whose work includes several branch libraries and fire stations in Seattle.
“The enchanting Dutch colonial estate with the original Dutch door, the stucco exterior and the immaculate slate roof will charm anyone from first sight,” according to the property listing site. “Step into the grand entry where coved ceilings soar overhead, decorated with the intricate woodwork that threads throughout the entire house. Built for entertaining, each light-drenched room is arranged to suit all from the most intimate of gatherings to the grandest of parties. Though modern amenities await throughout, great care has been taken in this estate’s restoration to preserve its original grandeur.”
Concierge Auction is handling the bidding, which begins March 1 with no reserve.
Queen Anne is considered one of Seattle’s most coveted neighborhoods.
“The Emerald City sparkles even brighter thanks to this incredible Seattle landmark,” the listing states.
The six-bedroom, seven-bath home spans 8,882 square feet on nearly a third-acre lot. There’s a breakfast nook off the chef’s kitchen and a patio ideal for outside entertaining. The spacious and bright primary suite can be considered a private retreat with a sitting room and spiral staircase to a reading room. The third-floor of the residence has a recreation room that was once a gymnasium for boxing. There are sun and garden rooms with picturesque leaded windows, as well.
Much of the home has been upgraded and modernized, such as the kitchen, but the splendor of old Seattle can still be seen in the parlor, ballroom and conservatory.
The Block family are longtime owners of the property, according to the Seattle P-I.
“We raised our three children in what we believe is both a warm, welcoming home and a fabulous entertaining space for family, friends and good causes,” the sellers, Ken and Jan Block, told the newspaper. “We look forward to passing the baton to new owners, whom we hope will enjoy and cherish our home as much as we have for the past 30 years.”
This story was originally published February 14, 2022 at 9:28 AM.
