4833 NE 42nd St, Seattle, WA 98105

Available August 7 for 12-month lease. This charming, light-filled home is perfect for professionals, families or nearby families looking for a temporary home during a remodel. It is located a half block from Laurelhurst Playfield's lighted tennis courts, jogging path and ball fields, on a quiet street in one of Seattle's most desired neighborhoods, among a community of people who love the neighborhood and who look out for each other. This Saltbox-style home is a short walk to a good elementary school, three blocks to Lake Washington and the Laurelhurst Beach Club (pictured) for sailing and swimming, and walking distance to neighborhood restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores and mass transit. The University of Washington light rail station is a two miles away. The house is half-block to Laurelhurst Park's jogging path, little league fields, lighted tennis courts and jaw-dropping views of Mount Rainier, the Cascades and Olympic Mountains. Enormous Magnuson Park is a five minute drive down the road. Magnuson features walking trails, soccer fields, swimming, picnicking, a boat launch and a fabulous enclosed dog park that has access to Lake Washington for dogs who like to swim. University Village is just down the hill. It has boutiques and stores like Pottery Barn along with an Apple Store, restaurants and summer concerts. For commuters, the house is a three block walk to Children's Hospital and a quick bike ride or 5 minute drive to the University of Washington and University Hospital. The downtown is 15 minutes away in one direction, while Bellevue is 20 minutes in the other without traffic. The main floor of the home features hardwood floors, a small elegant living room with a wood burning fireplace, a dining or music room, a bedroom or office), a full bath and a kitchen/family room. Friends especially enjoy hanging out in the kitchen/family room that opens up to the backyard. The kitchen has a large butcher block and porcelain counters that make meal preparation easy, along with a Bosch refrigerator, a JennAir gas range and new dishwasher. The kitchen is open to a family room with dining and TV spaces. The south-facing wall of the room has a large sliding glass door that opens onto a brick patio, vegetable and flower planting beds and a small shaded garden. The owners pay a gardener for mowing and do occasional weeding. Renters will be required to water flower beds during dry season. Tenants are welcome to plant flowers or vegetables. The backyard is entirely fenced for kids or a dog. A dog will be welcome if it isn't a barker or an aggressive dog. Cats are not allowed. The upper level features a full bath with the toilet and shower/tub separated from the skylight lit sink area. Two of the bedrooms have ample closet space and bright territorial views. The third bedroom, a master, has a walk-in closet that connects to the bathroom. The bedroom's seven windows bring in light from the west, north and east yet the room has privacy with views above the tops of the trees and houses. The basement features a shared storage space and washer and dryer. The home is served by an updated electrical system and a high efficiency gas furnace. The renter is responsible for utilities. *A portion of the basement has been converted to a mother-in-law apartment which the owners use on occasional visits to town. It has a secure ,separate outside entry and separate electrical and gas. Garbage is shared with the owner but use is very light. The rental price reflects an offset for that. Learn about Laurelhurst Tenant pays for all utilities. Owner pays for lawn and garden weeding.