January 10, 2008
Open House: Sammamish Condo, Northern Exposure & Nanaimo Bars. Yours for $259,500.
Open House Date and Time:
Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 12-13th, 12-5PM
22755 SE 12th Ln
Sammamish, WA 98075
Coffee shop of choice: It sounds cliche, but we’re Starbucks devotees. There are three nearby, but we’re partial to the free-standing Starbucks off 228th that has outdoor seating. It’s the perfect place to relax on the weekends and devour miniature lemon scones.
Favorite restaurant in the area: We can’t choose just one! Pine Lake Pizza has amazing pizza and salads, plus they deliver which is really convenient. Himitsu Teriyaki has become a staple. We also love DC’s Grill - the week we discovered their French dip sandwich, we had it two days in a row! Oh, and the Pine Lake Alehouse is a favorite Saturday-night hangout with great beer, food, and close enough to stumble home from!
Favorite place(s) to go: Pine Lake Park is just down the road… it’s really beautiful, has great picnic areas, a boat launch, and a fun rock climbing wall. Since we’re close to I-90, we’re also really close to some great hiking trails. Snoqualmie Falls is another favorite and is remarkably easy to get to from the plateau.
Best features of the home: The kitchen has a huge window with a northern exposure, which provides lots of light and a great view. We were surprised the cabinets were large enough to store all of our wedding gifts (most of which had to be boxed up in our previous home). We use the upstairs closet as a home office, which is perfect for our work-at-home lifestyle. A skylight located nearby provides lots of natural lighting throughout the day, and the doors close on all the office clutter when guests come over. We’ve been spoiled by the walk-in closet in the master, too, and can’t imagine going back to something smaller.
Favorite room: We immediately fell in love with the living room… there are tons of windows, a great view, and a cozy fireplace. When it’s nice out, the balcony becomes an extension of the living room, perfect for entertaining.
Most Romantic Spot: In front of the fireplace - of course!
What’s in the neighborhood: What isn’t? We have a QFC with the world’s best Nanaimo bars (yum!), a Safeway with an accessory selection that’s perfect for buying last-minute gifts, several banks, gas stations, gyms, bus lines, two large park-n-rides, home improvement and accessory stores, and best of all: Mercer - the best place to find a pair of high-end jeans. The Issaquah Costco is just down the hill, and Redmond Town Center is a short drive away.
What we will miss the most: Sitting on the balcony looking at the snow-topped Cascades in the winter, and the beautiful cherry blossom trees in the spring.
