Historic Discovery Park Residence
History Meets Sanctuary
Live within Seattle’s largest green space, iconic Discovery Park! Unlike the military housing in San Francisco’s renowned Presidio, which can only be leased, not owned, the sought-after Discovery Park homes were first listed for sale in 2015-16 and have rarely appeared on the market since then. This gracious historic residence, built as Fort Lawton officer’s quarters, has been faithfully restored and thoughtfully updated under the guidance of City of Seattle’s landmarks preservation board. Classic, timeless finishes preserve original character and charm; the most modern systems, like in-floor hydronic heating, assure comfort. Luxuriate in high-ceilinged dignity.
Entertain on the oversized private green anchored by a towering sequoia grove. Cherish stewardship of 534-acre Discovery Park’s meadow lands and forests, dramatic sea cliffs and active sand dunes –minutes from urban amenities and major employers.
$1,575,000
4404 Montana Circle W, Seattle
3 BR 2.5 BA / 1994 SF
1-car integrated garage
Built 1935, renovated 2016
Sensitively restored by GGLO
Enormous lawn with sequoia grove
Distinctive brick cladding and tile roof
High ceilings for exceptionally airy interior
Colonial Revival style, quartermaster’s
“Scheuerman Plan”
Gleaming refinished oak floors with sub-floor hydronic heating
Extensive documentation
16,706 SF flat sprinklered lot
Cozy wood-burning fireplace
Tax incentive for historic preservation
Elegant kitchen with Miele appliances
Verdant outlooks from large windows
Flexible lower level with ensuite bathroom
Light-filled covered sun porch surrounded by parkland
Updated systems, including heating, plumbing and electrical
Edward Krigsman, EK Group - Exclusive Broker - Windermere Real Estate Co. 206-387-6789 • ekreg.com
Dignified Living
Versatile Floorplan. The coveted configuration of three bedrooms on the upper level. The bright main-level enclosed sun porch, currently used as a dining room. The large lower-level flexible space you can adapt to your needs. A residence that will accommodate many different lifestyles and domestic arrangements.
Impeccable Restoration. Exquisitely reconstructed by Seattle architects GGLO (experts in contextually sensitive design), the residence retains its vintage charm, complemented by tasteful, period-appropriate colorways, hardware, and other finishes, and improved by fully functional systems. The restoration provides a timeless backdrop and supports a variety of decorating styles.
Hospitable Haven. Whether you invite close friends and family for movie night or a holiday dinner or plan a chamber music recital or charity event, your refined home will graciously welcome your guests and transport them to a different era. Allow your party to spill onto the fairytale green lawn, maintained by dedicated groundskeepers. Overnight visitors may revel in the privacy of the lower-level guest suite.
Heritage Parkland
Genius of the Place. Based on John Charles Olmsted’s 1903 plan to transform what was then the infantry encampment Fort Lawton into a public park to anchor the system of undulating boulevards and green spaces Olmsted designed for Seattle, the 1972 Discovery Park Master Plan by notable landscape architect Dan Kiley (1912-2004) preserves the wild meadows and forests of Magnolia Bluff. Celebrated for his collaborations with modernist architects (including I.M. Pei, Eero Saarinen, and Louis Kahn), Kiley brought decorum and restraint to his subtractive design for the park and allowed the spectacular natural landscape to reveal itself from cunningly sited clearings and vantage points.
Stewardship of the Land. Discovery Park’s genesis and history are intertwined with community organizing and volunteerism. Citizens for a Fort Lawton Park (founded 1968) successfully agitated against continued military use of the land. Its successor, Friends of Discovery Park, through education, fundraising and conservation, actively protects Kiley’s vision for the park. By contrast to the transient armed services divisions once stationed here, the army of volunteers marshaled by Friends of Discovery Park is rooted in community. You are invited to share in its stewardship as Discovery Park celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Restorative Green Space
“The primary role of this park in the life of the city is dictated by its incomparable site. That role should be to provide an open space of quiet and tranquility for the citizens of this city – a sanctuary where they might escape the turmoil of the city and enjoy the rejuvenation which quiet and solitude and an intimate contact with nature can bring.”
~ Dan Kiley, landscape architect, Discovery Park Master Plan, 1972
12 miles of trails
2 miles of beaches
2 community playgrounds
534 acres on Magnolia Bluff
Magnificent views of Elliott Bay and Olympic Mountainss
West Point Lighthouse –oldest lighthouse in Puget Sound (1881)
Firepit for use by residential community
8 owl species
270 bird species
Wildlife and marine life habitat
Vibrant community garden/p-patch
Big leaf maple and red alder second-growth forests
Recreational nirvana: walk, run, cycle, swim, kayak, paddleboard, sail, birdwatch, fly a kite
Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center (est.1977)
Secluded Yet Connected
Living Level
X 16’-6”
PRIVATE GREEN
Bedroom Level
Family Level
Exclusive Broker
Edward Krigsman EK Group Windermere Real Estate Co. 206-387-6789 ekreg.com
Seasoned Real Estate Professional with 20+ years of experience Educated at Brown University and Art Institute of Chicago
“Thoughtful, caring, thorough,
reassuring and oh-so-knowledgeable” (Zillow Review)
Tune in to Power of Place
Stories of the Pacific Northwest, a podcast hosted by Edward – illuminating Puget Sound‘s landscapes and cityscapes through conversations with the inspiring people who shape, protect and celebrate them.
In Episode 54, you’ll hear the stories of Glen Pinkham, an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation and a respected elder and cultural mentor. Glen delves into the connections between heritage, healing, and the land, offering wisdom for anyone on a journey of growth and connection. Through Glen’s captivating storytelling, we journey to the Yakima Valley, the ancestral homelands of the Yakama Nation. His reflections on time-honored healing practices, such as sweat lodges adapted to urban settings, reveal how these rituals continue to nourish both body and spirit, bridging cultural lines.
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