213 8th AvenueKirkland, WA 98033Price: $1,729,000

Character and timeless appeal define this spacious, updated home. Located within a short stroll of downtown Kirkland's upscale restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, and beaches, and offering peak views of Bellevue. At the heart of the home is a grand living room with a cozy reading nook accented by built-in bookshelves. Rich in charm and modern updates, the home offers warmth and thoughtful touches featuring beautiful hardwood floors, large windows, gas fireplaces and new designer lighting. The updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances flow into the formal dining room with doors to the huge entertaining low-maintenance deck. The deck with territorial and peak city views overlook a generous grassy yard. The light filled level backyard includes spaces to play and garden with a sunny patio for relaxing or nights by the firepit. The well-appointed primary suite with adjacent light-filled chic dressing room with door to the deck, is the perfect calm retreat. The dressing room could be easily converted to a fourth bedroom/nursery. The spacious lower level includes a defined office space, rec room with fireplace, two guest bedrooms with adjacent 3/4 bath and a generously sized storage room. Highly desirable East of Market, minutes to Kirkland's best schools, including Peter Kirk Elementary and Kirkland Middle School, Google, freeways and so much more! Welcome Home.