Modern Living in an Historic Setting

Residence poised above a grand serpentine boulevard and old Seattle parkland.

Gloss black front door protected by lion talisman door knocker.

1621 NE Ravenna Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98105. Architecturally distinguished, impeccably preserved and maintained Tudor Revival residence.

Entryway to the versatile interior floorplan: your blueprint for stylish entertaining and modern living.

Custom fireplace graces the outsized living room in Regal Gold graciously opens to the well-proportioned dining room adorned by Nina Campbell’s exotic Paradiso Wallcovering – a magical setting for candlelit dinner parties.

Against a backdrop of cascading greenery, the outsized living room in Regal Gold graciously opens to the well-proportioned dining room adorned by Nina Campbell’s exotic Paradiso Wallcovering – a magical setting for candlelit dinner parties.

Well-proportioned dining room adorned by Nina Campbell’s exotic Paradiso Wallcovering – a magical setting for candlelit dinner parties

Dining room of the extraordinary residence appeals to every taste and flatters every lifestyle. How will you use it? As an enchanting venue for unforgettable business or social events, or as a peaceful sanctuary?

Exterior rear courtyard. Multiple intimate flagstone courtyards invite family and friends to gather for tea or cocktails. The flexible floorplan grants your overnight guests ample room and privacy.

Elevated master suite dressing vestibule.

Master suite’s luxurious bedroom includes treetop reading banquette.

Multiple intimate flagstone courtyards invite family and friends to gather for tea or cocktails. The flexible floorplan grants your overnight guests ample room and privacy.

Commissioned by early 20th-century furniture merchant John W. Swigart and built by Eric Almquist, the residence mixes prevailing plan-book features with stylistic innovation. Almquist constructed numerous University Park residences and in 1937 raise

Custom interior and exterior lighting

Custom coffered ceilings

Custom plantation shutters

Inlaid marble bathroom floors

Media/family room with built-ins

Decorated laundry room with built-in storage

Intimate courtyards and verdant outlooks

Heritage cherry tree at entry for festive holiday lights

Custom picture-rail and chair-rail millwork

Restored leaded-glass windows

Refinished original oak floors

Freestanding clawfoot tub

Daylight basement with ensuite bath/4th bedroom

Sculptural fig tree graces rear dining courtyard

Wall-coverings by noted designers including Nina Campbell,
Kelly Wearstler, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Phillip Jeffries

Own a Share of Seattle’s Built History

Commissioned by early 20th-century furniture merchant John W. Swigart and built by Eric Almquist, the house mixes prevailing plan-book features with stylistic innovation. Almquist constructed numerous University Park residences and in 1937 raised the storefront for Swigart’s Furniture Company, now Scarecrow Video, at 5030 Roosevelt.

Constructed 1926, Reconceived for 2019

Enjoy many of the conveniences of new custom construction without the delay or effort, in a meticulously restored and thoughtfully maintained historic residence. Look forward to decades of carefree ownership.

Handsome Entertaining Spaces

Against a backdrop of cascading greenery, the outsized living room in Regal Gold graciously opens to the well-proportioned dining room adorned by Nina Campbell’s exotic Paradiso Wallcovering – a magical setting for candlelit dinner parties. Multiple intimate flagstone courtyards invite family and friends to gather for tea or cocktails. The flexible floorplan grants your overnight guests ample room and privacy.

Sumptuous Master Suite

Stretch out and pamper yourself in the floor-through suite comprising the master bedroom, sitting area, dressing room, opulent bathroom, and office with custom built-ins. From the Missoni Stark carpet to the aged brass bath hardware, each hand-selected detail assures your pleasure and repose.

Choose Your Style

Embrace the bold glamour of the current decorating scheme, or easily swap out paint, wallpaper and lighting. The reconceived architectural elements will anchor any style from period elegance to spare modernism for years to come.

Modern Living in an Historic Setting

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