Bedrooms: 2 | Bathrooms: 2.75 | Sq. Ft. 5,453 | MLS #97640

Architectural bliss on Shaw Island.

Find in this select property all the key components of the elusive island lifestyle so crystallized by Washington State's ever popular San Juans. Here on Shaw Island, time stands still - or at least runs at a slower pace than on the other more developed and 'discovered' gems of the this Pacific Northwest archipelago.

Celebrate this custom home built on almost four acres, employing natural materials such as green basalt from Mt. Rainier to blend into the local landscape of sea, steep, wooded, hillsides rolling down to the sea. Find this jewel that includes 800 feet of waterfront, with views to die for on a promotory all its own, boasting stone, wood and glass complements that leverage the best elements of arts and crafts design.

Enter this island masterpiece and immediately breath in the architectural touches of a classic country Janpanese fortress as well as strong hints of Frank Lloyd Wright's "Falling Waters." Defined by a pronounced but delicate reverance for nature as well as by solid rock and wood superstructure, this home has the best of all possible worlds. Stately, artistic, and refined.

Rejuvenate and luxuriate in a one-in-a-million bath that's more like a resort spa in terms of spaciousness, amenities, and pure comfort.

Cooking becomes sublime when the fireplace crackles nearby and a priceless San Juan Island vista unfolds through the trees outside.

Tranquility. Timelessness. Sense of place. Good fortune. Experience all of the above when you awake in your island retreat and have this kind of view out any window. Soak in the same inscrutable inspirations derived from the sea and land unfolding gracefully before your eyes, the same vistas that have nurtured award-winning novelists, poets, and fine artists for decades and native tribes for eons before them.

Shaw Island attracts those who seek something ideal that's hard to identify, but easy to spot when the right opportunity comes along. Only five-minute ferry ride to Orcas Island, and a 10 minute from Friday Harbor, your're a world away yet still conveniently within reach of the mainland by boat, sea plane, or via the island's quaint landing stip.

Immerse yourself on Shaw Island and soak up its rich history among sailors, settlers, and local industry. Adjacent to this home find a wildlife for nature's touch, and remain transfixed at the views of mountains and marine traffic on your piece of heaven.