6023 Birch Point Road, Blaine, WA 98230 | MLS# 2171878 | Offered at $10,500,000
6023
BIRCH
POINT
ROAD
5 Beds | 7.25 Baths | 11,966 Square Feet | Offered at $10,500,000 | MLS #2171878
Luxury Home on Bay View Acreage With its panoramic vista spanning the sparkling Strait of Georgia and beyond, its over 15 acres of emerald lawns and impeccable landscaping, and its stunning home exuding Old World charm on a grand scale, this waterfront estate awaits a most discerning owner and guests. Entering the gated drive and arriving at the spacious motor court with its stately Italian fountain, one is immediately captivated by the world-class ambiance of this singular property. There is a palpable sense of privacy, security and serenity here; a perception of comfort and calm abiding, as if the world and its madding crowds were a million miles away. Conveniences are at hand, however, and even Seattle and Vancouver, BC are mere modest drives away. The estate home, introduced via impressive double doors, is a treasure chest of highest quality features including fine woods, soaring vaulted ceilings, multiple fireplaces, and an abundance of windows and French doors, all created by master craftsmen utilizing the finest domestic and imported materials.
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Southwest facing views of the San Juan Islands, and Olympic Mountains
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The grand portico is a showcase of stone and cherry wood, with imposing doors and their flanking pilasters capped by a striking transom. Brazilian cherry wood also creates the floor of the home’s foyer, where a dramatic staircase spirals upward under a soaring ceiling and basks in the light of clerestory windows and a beautiful chandelier.
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The formal living room’s wall of glass opens via French doors to the expansive rear terrace and unobstructed views across Birch Bay and the Georgia Strait. The herringbone-pattern oak floor and charming gas fireplace with its carved wood mantelpiece flanked by lovely sconces rest under a towering ceiling.
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The family room and formal dining room are both designed for entertaining. Guests and family are sure to enjoy formal repasts in the well-appointed dining room, with its elegant chandelier and large bay window overlooking gardens and fountain. The spacious family room hosts a wall of built-in cabinetry, including bookcases, memorabilia shelves and plenty of space for media components. A woodburning fireplace stands ready to warm those chilly days and nights. | 8 | bethniemorrison.cbbain.com
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The kitchen is a design and functional masterpiece. Both esthetically gorgeous and equipped to please the most fastidious home cook or catering chef, it features custom-designed Wenge cabinetry, stateof-the-art stainless appliances, and an expansive center island. A formal-informal dining area rests under a unique octagonal tray ceiling, with a beautiful octagonalpattern wood floor underfoot. A dazzling view through a triptych of large windows reveals the accessible alfresco dining terrace, lawn and bay. | 10 | bethniemorrison.cbbain.com
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Opens up to a private balcony featuring spectacular 180° views of Birch Bay, Cascades, Pt. Whitehorn, San Juans, and the Olympic Mountains Owner’s en-suite features jetted tub and steam shower, dual sinks, and fireplace Oversized walk-in closet with customized shelving and drawers and private washer and dryer
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The secondary suite also provides dramatic bay and mountain views from a private balcony as well as pane-free glass French doors flanked by large windows. A sitting area, under a dome-vaulted ceiling, rests in an alcove affording a panoramic vista. The bedroom hosts an absolutely stunning fireplace complemented by an Italian Carrara marble mantel and hearth. There is a delightful bath and a walk-in closet en suite.
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A mezzanine-like ambiance is achieved by the second-level gallery corridor, suspended above the foyer and overlooking the living room and spectacular view beyond. It continues the beautiful ironwork and polished wood balustrade and handrails of the home’s dramatic staircase and connects the primary and guest suite wings. The two guest suites, each one a most comfortable retreat, both host French doors, with one suite offering a bay view, while the other looks out to the lovely grounds. | 16 |
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The wine room hosts storage for over 1,000 bottles and offers an intimate sitting area for tasting and conversation. The versatile wellness center provides plenty of room for exercise machines, weights, yoga, or Pilates. There is an adjacent cedar-lined dry sauna, and a three-quarter bath with shower.
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The billiard room is introduced by an arched doorway supported by very special wood pillars in the form of carved black walnut statues, curated from the Titanic’s sister ship, the RMS Olympic. The room, under a handsome coffered wood ceiling, features a fireplace with a significant carved wood mantlepiece depicting images of John Smith and Pocahantas. A built-in memorabilia cabinet spans one wall with wood carved panels beneath telling the story of Winemaking.
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The impressive home theatre seats 12 or more in luxurious leather recliners with retractable drink holders. The room features stateof-the-art audio/visual equipment including Triad System speakers, Adcom 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound, and an Italian Sim2 projector. There is built-in cabinetry, a granite counter and a sink. The caretaker’s apartment offers a full kitchen with stainless appliances, granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and an informal dining area. Completing the apartment are a living room, and a carpeted bedroom with south facing views of the bay and islands. The abode is separately metered for heat and electricity.
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There is a fully functional outdoor kitchen for large get-togethers and catered events.
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From the grand wrought iron entry gates to the more than 400 feet of peaceful waterfront, the spectacular grounds of this singular estate imply a level of privilege and offer myriad amenities accessible to only a select few possible owners in the entire Pacific Northwest. While the hardscape is significant and includes extensive lighting; state-ofthe art systems dedicated to groundstabilizing storm water drainage, 60zone irrigation, and 25kw automatic power generation; walking paths; new lighted stairs to the beach; and a dedicated service road for service vehicle access, it is the impeccably manicured vegetation that thrills the eye. Sweeping lawns, numerous privets, and colorful rudbeckia, lavender and red crocosmias are among stars of the show. All may be enjoyed from myriad locations on the estate, and from numerous rooms of the magnificent residence.
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bethnie morrison
JEFF morrison
ken harrison
BROKER, COLDWELL BANKER BAIN
BROKER, COLDWELL BANKER BAIN
Broker, COMPASS
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360.303.0218
360.961.2615
bethniemorrison@cbbain.com
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ken.harrison@compass.com
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