Storybook Farmhouse Circa 1888 in Prime Bainbridge Island Location
An enchanting Douglas fir-lined drive opens up to reveal this classic Bainbridge Island farmhouse with striking views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. The beautiful home is situated on two acres and nearly every room features these stunning views. Originally built 1888, the spacious and bright home retains many historic finishes from, while tasteful modern expansions and updates create a warm and inviting feel. The large kitchen and airy living room are accented by an antique stove, which provides the centerpiece for the downstairs space. An office or den area is situated just steps away from the living room on a modern mezzanine level, while three large, sunlit bedrooms with high ceilings are just up the stairs on the second floor. See more details…
The gorgeous grounds offer large variety of mature trees, and a garden patch has been used to grow organic produce for 30 years. Unsurprisingly, the striking views – seen from the home and yard – and the mature tree-lined drive are standouts for the current owner, as is the 28x48ft Auto-shop for serious hobbies or business in the four-bay barn. There is the opportunity to develop via boundary line adjustments to add extra parcels.
The Henderson road home is one seeped in history, and the family who built the home in 1888 has been a part of Bainbridge Island since that time. The original owner, Charlie Wester, was a Finnish seaman and carpenter, who built the home with lumber from Ballard, and the living room and dining room remain as tributes to the original structure. In 1916, the tree-lined drive was planted and the home’s doors and fixtures come from the old White Henry Stuart Building.
The Seabold neighborhood has come a long way since 1888, yet the immediate area surrounding the house is so quiet the home feels like its own sanctuary. Located on the northwestern corner of Bainbridge Island, it is more secluded and private that the southern part of the Island. The view to the west of the property is of Point Bolin across Agate Passage with the Olympic Mountains in the distance. Complete privacy and all day sun. Truly a gem.
Own a piece of island heritage!
