3240 35th Avenue SSeattle, WA 98144Price: $1,168,500

Classic Craftsman meets modern-day Mt. Baker life. A quintessential covered front porch is just the beginning. Inside, the proportions are spot-on. The gracious formal living room is anchored by a classic Craftsman fireplace, while sunlight streams through the dining room's glorious bank of south-facing windows. Just imagine the gatherings, celebrations and holidays this happy home is ready to host. Architectural charm abounds, with all those beautifully considered details that remind you why they simply don't build them like this anymore. The updated kitchen, complete with a cozy eat-in breakfast nook, spills effortlessly into the fenced backyard with plenty of room for pets, play, garden parties and grand ambitions. Three well-scaled bedrooms offer ample space for sleeping, working, hobbies, guests or whatever life requires next. Add off-street parking, storage for days and easy access to Light Rail, plus Columbia City and its variety of hip restaurants, shops and entertainment. It's the kind of house, and friendly vibe that makes staying close to home awfully appealing. The heart of Mt. Baker, Community Club, Mioposto, Bright Spot and all, is an easy wander away. Stroll or roll through leafy Mt. Baker Park straight down to Lake Washington Boulevard, where miles of glorious shoreline unfurl as your everyday playground.