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Description. The large studio
is located on the first floor of our residence. We occupy the main level
of the house (second floor). The studio is a separate self-contained
unit that we have recently remodeled. The studio is about 800 square
foot, has an open floor plan, includes a sleeping area with a queen bed
and a closet, a dining area with a dining table and two chairs, a living
room area with sofa (large enough to be used as a single bed), coffee
table , Persian rug , shelves and a Stereo- CD Player. The Kitchen area
is furnished with white cabinets, two large stainless steel sinks, a new
full refrigerator/ ice maker, pantry, gas stove with 4 burners and a
full oven. There are 5 windows (all with double glass) and 4 floor to
ceiling sliding window doors which open to the deck and garden. The
studio has a full bath (i.e: shower and full bath tub). The studio floor
is all covered with Cyprus wood, wooden beams decorate the ceiling and
walls. There is a charming iron 'pot-belly' woo! d burning stove and
plenty supply of Madrona wood to build a fire, in addition to an
independent central heating system regulated from the unit. The studio
has a separate entry, a large deck and garden. The deck in front of the
unit is about 450 square foot and is all yours, The deck opens into the
garden. The residence is located in the most sought after area on the
island: Quartermaster Bay, with outstanding views of the ocean (Puget
Sound) , Burton Peninsula, Maury Island and the breathtaking view of
Mount Rainier ( an old volcano and glacier covered year around with a
thick white cover of snow). We have also two bikes and a kayak that we
will be pleased to offer for your use. The neighborhood The island is
small (about 13 miles length, 3 miles width) , the population is 10,000,
inhabitants include a large number of artists , business executives and
retirees. More than an average number of PhD's live on the island. The
island is a paradise for individuals who would like to combine the taste
of a relaxed island life style and the big city pleasures , spectacular
views of the surrounding ocean and islands, rural scenery of green
meadows and dense woods and a close proximity to Downtown Seattle with
all it’s rich amenities ( concerts, art galleries, museums , cafes
restaurants, live music, the market ,shopping etc.). The island offers a
vast variety of outdoor activities such as biking ( lots of quiet scenic
back roads) , fishing, kayaking, rowing, boating ( the small and
picturesque Quartermaster Marina is within walking distance), golf ( we
are overlooking the golf course) and especially bird watching,
Quartermaster Harbor’s shallow protected waters mudfl! ats and beaches
are a heaven for bird life. It is one of the Important Bird Area ( IBA)
in the USA selected by the national Audubon Society. The island is very
close to Downtown Seattle, it is located 15 min from the West part of
Seattle, or 20 min from Downtown Seattle by ferry. The ferries run
frequently all week. The studio is ideal for a couple (or three people).
Enclosed please find a link to one of Vashon Island web sites: www.vashonchamber.com
Other Information: We have no pets, we do not smoke and do not allow
smoking inside, but there is a lot of outside area. We have no children
and We would prefer to exchange with the same. Although we love animals
unfortunately Ken has an Allergy problem and therefore we would prefer
to exchange with a home with no pets. We would recommend to rent a car
if you plan to do day trips to close by destinations such as mount
Rainier National Park, St Helen’s or the Olympics mountains National
Park as well as the various ski destinations. There is good public
transportation to/from Seattle downtown (the bus stop is within 5
minutes walk). An airport Shuttle service is available and can meet you
at the airport and will bring you to our home. Should we arrange to
exchange the main residence, we might be open to also exchanging cars.
The main house (2000 square feet) may also be available for exchange at
certain times. We can accommodate a simultaneous or non simultaneous
exchange and we are flexible regarding the time date and location.Additional
information and more pictures
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