7424 E Green Lake Dr N for rent in Seattle, WA
44 steps above Green Lake with 6 parking spaces, this 1905 home has a great view, tons of storage, layers of modern lighting and lovely gardening spaces. The 800sf unfinished basement features a W/D, an upright freezer, a pantry, 2 cedar closets, scads of shelving, plenty of room for your outdoor toys and two work benches. The 1000sf main floor has a large kitchen in the "back" of the house, accessed from parking off the alley. The kitchen is beautifully lit and has many large cabinets - made of solid mahogany - and classic tiled counters. The dining room has oak flooring, bay windows and is open to the living room and an office. The large 350sf living room also has oak flooring, plus an exposed wood beam ceiling and a wall with three 5' high, 6' wide windows and extensive book shelves. The window wall faces Green Lake park and provides a lovely view of Seattle's changing seasons. The office space - once a 4th bedroom - leads to a coat closet (cedar lined) and a full bathroom - beautifully tiled throughout. Upstairs there are three bedrooms (one rather small, but with a larger closet with built-in storage), and a small full bathroom. All bedrooms have the home's original fir floors and newer large double pane windows. A 2013 remodel updated the electrical wiring and fixtures as well as the water supply lines and fixtures. The individually controlled electric heating units provide a warmth for all living spaces. The SW facing window-wall also contributes to heat gains, especially in the shoulder seasons. Although the alley-adjacent portion of the lot is all paved asphalt for parking - a valuable resource in Green Lake - the rest of the yard is a delight. A winding walkway on one side leads to an outdoor patio flanked by a vegetable/flower garden on one side and a terraced slope on the other, toward the lake. Steps lead to the two planting levels plus a wider, cloistered bench area. The other side of the house has a walkway past a flower/herb garden and blueberry bushes to the "front" door and the 44 steps down to E. Green Lake Drive N., shared with our next-door neighbor. No access is permitted onto any portion of the home's roof, nor the attic spaces, nor one small section of the basement (used for long-term storage by the owner). Similarly, the owner's small travel trailer - which will be stored on-site and requires a trickle charge for its battery - is also off-limits to tenants and their guests. The location is; adjacent to park and multiple bus lines; quite near the library, tennis courts and community center (with swimming pool); an easy walk to restaurants, groceries, taverns, drugstores, etc.; and just 1 mile from the light rail station on Roosevelt. We have owned this home since 1997, adore the location for it's centrality, walkability, and views - and we expect you will too.
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