Bainbridge Island: Nobody Does it Better
I stopped off at Esperione Lane at The Enclave in Stetson Ridge the other day to check out the latest in Chaffey Homes. They just get more upscale every year, it seems to me.
I found myself in The Brighton, a whopping 4,066 square feet of Dramatic Living Areas.Definately not me.
I must have lingered in the Designer Kitchen a little too long, my feet pressed to the Hand-scraped Birch Flooring. I watched the wind rustling in the big gorgeous trees just off the big Custom Trex rear deck–soaked in the sense of space and luxury surrounding me–and I crumbled .
Perhaps the complimentary Chaffey Homes mints sent me over the edge.
There’s really nothing funky to report in terms of layout in The Brighton–unless you don’t go for wrought iron balusters, oil rubbed bronze hardware on your kitchen cabinetry, or custom cabinets with puck lighting, wet bar, and refrigerator in your den…
Sure, they err on the behemoth side of things which says something about the grand desires of their customers, but Chaffey also understands workable floor plans, and they continuously monitor feedback from customers and realtors to improve upon their product.
Could it be that the grand scale houses of our time will one day reflect on us like the remains of the Roman Empire? Perhaps future generations will study shards of our soaking tubs and slab granite countertops, but for now, when you’re talking big living, Chaffey does it bigger–and better than most mass production builders.
7817 NE Esperione Lane
4 br 3.75 ba
$1,279,000
nwmls 26183485
Mary Thomas said:
Island’s aren’t for everyone, but I think Harbor Square has the best of both worlds. The homes are literally a five minute walk from the ferry, so island fever is not nearly as menacing as it can be farther inland. If I had children, I would not hesitatet to live on the island so they could have the best public education in the state and I could commute to work, then return to my peaceful home in the evening.
The cherry blossoms were in full bloom, the heritage trees beautiful as ever, and kids were playing on the gym area in the middle of the complex. I was curious as well, so I decided to tour an open house. I was in shock at how spacious and light filled the home was- a huge gourmet kitchen and hardwood floors throughout.
There’s nothing that event compares to that price for brand new construction anywhere near downtown Seattle! Feeling refreshed, I walked down the street past the organic grocery and continued on my island jaunt, visiting Cafe Nola for an early dinner with a friend.
As I was walking back to the ferry it stuck me: Harbor Square really does have the best of both worlds- and the residents on Bainbridge Island will keep this their own little secret for as long as they can.
March 22, 2007 10:16 AM
anna said:
Thanks for your comment–From what I hear, many who now reside in Harbor Square share your sentiments! While the urban aspect that Harbor Square brings to the Island is not for everyone, it does provide an interesting link between Seattle and Bainbridge in my opinion!Anna
March 22, 2007 11:27 AM