4721 Forest Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040

Rare opportunity to own a custom home on Mercer Island’s desirable Forest Avenue neighborhood. Panoramic western views of Lake Washington, Downtown Seattle, Seward Park, and the Olympic Mountains. One lot back from the lake this home is just minutes to downtown Mercer Island, schools, parks and I-90. Location provides a perfect vantage point to watch the Blue Angels and Seafair in the summer. This home embodies elegant and casual entertaining for both intimate and large groups. Open spaces allow the sun to shine throughout the home. Top of the line finishes throughout; this home might be the one. The main level, with the living room, dining room, open kitchen and family room featuring elegant white oak hardwood floors throughout, is ideal for entertaining with that gorgeous western view. Off the family, dining and living rooms, exterior French doors open onto the covered outdoor deck with a panoramic western view. Gourmet kitchen complete with soap stone slab countertops, custom cherry cabinets, Subzero Refrigerator, 36” Wolf gas 6-burner cooktop, double Dacor ovens and a double drawer Fisher & Paykel dishwasher. Plus, a butler pantry off the main kitchen and a mud room area with built-in shelves and cubbies nearby. Going to the upper level, the rails are made of cherry and walnut. The white oak hardwood floors continue to the top level with carpets in the bedrooms. At the top of the staircase are four bedrooms, one of them has a secret closet, 2 full bathrooms with marble counters, plus another den/crafts room or possibly bedroom and a full utility room. Custom built-in closets in all bedrooms and shelving in an open area for a library. Master suite has plenty of closet space and a sitting area overlooking the western view. The lower level has a recreation room, wine cellar holding up to 1,200 +/- bottles, extra storage area with a bathroom with limestone and cherry cabinets. French doors open onto an airy, level, private fenced western view backyard. Another great area for entertainment! Millwork, security, built-in vacuum, ceiling speakers ready for your sound system throughout the house. Two-car garage. Plenty of storage space throughout the home. Terraced landscaped yard in both front and back. Level lawn fully fenced with raised garden areas to enjoy with a full irrigation system throughout the lot. Fire sprinkler system throughout the inside of the home.