50s time capsule: Seattle Julie sends us today’s incredible home

by pam kueber on July 14, 2008

Incredible cabinets, they look great with the aqua countertop -- and look at the great, original range exhaust hood

Oh my gosh, Seattle Julie is THE woman of the week of the month of the year of infinity, for sending in this fabulous home-for-sale listing from the Alki area of Seattle. A biggie at 3,300 s.f., it was built in 1957 (peak year!) and this is the first time on the market in 47 years. Not too many words needed here, pardon me while I sell all my worldly belongings and my children so that I can go live in this one.

Love the carport and cupola

I’m crazy for cupolas.

Yowza, look at this basement with the floor tile and that bar. I am moving to Seattle, folks!

Yowza basement.

Three fireplaces in the house -- and LOOK at that view

I am weak at the knees by now.

That is one weird divider piece. Ix-nay

Ok, so the divider thingy is very strange.

Fab foyer. Notice the repetition of the colonial lighting throughout the house. See. See. I\'m telling you, this was ubiquitous. Embrace your inner Daughter (or Son) of the American Revolution! Unless you\'re British of course - hi Fiona, hi Clare!

Even the foyer is breathtaking.

Had enough? Sorry, here is the entire 24-photo set! Mercy buckets, Julie, you rock!

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{ 9 comments… read them below or add one }

catherine July 14, 2008 at 12:14 pm

wow! that’s one amazing house. i especially LOVE the basement!!! i don’t know about carpet in the bathrooms, though. is that typical?

tera July 14, 2008 at 6:13 pm

Orgasmic!

Kitschy Kimberly July 14, 2008 at 7:14 pm

Ugh I am green with envy! What a fab place!I too love that divider screen in the bathroom,lol.So your face is blocked while attending to “business” but your body isn’t? That is hysterical! I am coveting everything else in the home though.

maddy123 July 15, 2008 at 2:08 am

Wow! Love all the original features.

What a basement!

little red July 19, 2008 at 10:41 am

whaaa I wanna move to the States and buy this house! Must play the lottery tonight ;o)

olive22 August 10, 2008 at 1:27 pm

Lovely home!
Reminds me of the house across the street before it was
(gasp) updated.
That is the trend here as the original owners move on.
I remember at our closing the realtor told the owner that we were not going to make any changes to the house cause we loved it as it was.
(The realtor told us we needed our head examined)

Rita November 26, 2008 at 5:37 am

Wow! Perfect house. Did anyone else notice that vintage kitchenaid dishwasher in the kitchen – that model is bulletproof and will run forever!

What was the listing price on this? Just curious.

Sara December 20, 2008 at 8:12 pm

The selling price was $747,950 which was maybe $2,000 off the asking price. And it closed in only 23 days (that means an offer came in almost immediately). I agree that this has to be one of my favorite all time houses too. Can’t get over the aqua counters and orange teapot – perfect! Anyway, thought you’d like to know (I’m a Wash. state Realtor and I looked it up – had me curious too!)

Char January 3, 2009 at 4:54 am

I Love this Website! Thanks so much!!! P.S. My relatives in the 60’s in Seattle had a PINK Side by Side Oven! Killer!!

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