2901 Franklin Avenue E, Unit ASeattle, WA 98102Price: $499,000

Welcome to the rarest combination of vintage quality and modern amenities. L'Amourita Co-op is a gorgeous Spanish Mission-style building protected as a Seattle Historic Landmark, and preserved with extreme care. Unit 2901 is the grand dame of the building, set on the SE corner and drenched in sunlight. Spanning the full length of the building, this end unit features stunning living and dining rooms with box beam ceilings, pristine mahogany ribbon-inlaid oak floors, and original windows. Then comes the extraordinary kitchen, spacious by any standards: fir floors with checkerboard limestone & marble inlays, custom Acadia cabinets, luxury appliances, Rejuvenation fixtures, washer/dryer, and so much storage. Continue into the sumptuous bathroom with claw foot tub, then open the double doors into your bedroom retreat to find lake views...exposed brick wall...tall ceilings...gorgeous millwork. Circle back to the kitchen or down to your private second entrance. Don't miss large closets, updated electrical, and many thoughtful touches. L'Amourita is low-turnover, financially healthy, and much-loved boutique building on lush grounds. Close to the best of Eastlake and Capitol Hill, you're right by the new Mioposto, Sushi Kappo Tamura, hidden I-5 entrance, coffee shops, and parks. Community features: Storage unit, bike storage/laundry room, garden, cats allowed. Dues are very reasonable and include property taxes and most utilities. You'll want to settle in here for the long haul!