Wide Angle Views
Laurelhurst Mid-Century Modern
Wide Angle Views
Casually luxurious Laurelhurst mid-century modern residence appearing on the open market for the very first time. By listed architect James E. Hussey, commissioned in 1948 by Seattle entrepreneur George Tall, proprietor of famous and long-lived retail chain Tall’s Camera. Documented expansion and upgrades by meticulous currentn owners. Sited for privacy and harmonious indoor-outdoor living; ingeniously angled to command a brilliant 180-degree southeasterly Lake Washington panorama spanning both bridges, crowned by a glorious unobstructed frontal view of Mt Rainier. Enormous 14800 SF corner lot to hold as an investment while stewarding a distinguished slice of Seattle’s built and cultural history. Comes with coveted inclusion in Laurelhurst Beach Club and possibility of transferred membership (subject to Club procedures) in View Ridge Swim & Tennis Club.
5 BR / 2.75 BA
Solar panels
Oversized garage with storage
Built 1949; thoughtfully renovated
Supersized fully fenced corner lot
Magnificent bridge to bridge and Mt Rainier views
5600 SF
Hydronic heating
Cool mid-century modern style
Desirable floor plan with one-level living
Great room with full-length nano accordion wall
Laurelhurst Beach Club + View Ridge Swim & Tennis Club membership
$4,395,000
5317 NE 45th St. Seattle Wide-Angle-Views.com
Entertainers Dream
Entertainer’s Dream. An entire 21-foot nano-wall seamlessly opens the great room to the tiered deck of ipe and connects with the level ground outside – the epitome of indoor-outdoor living. Host large-scale parties and charity events framed by picture-postcard views of Mt Rainier; an outdoor galley boasting a mini-fridge with a built-in beer tap extends the commercial-grade indoor kitchen. Comfortably chill a 36-inch platter in the extra-wide indoor refrigerator and whip it out when it’s time to pass the hors-d’oeuvres! Vertical-grain Douglas fir cabinetry, framing, and shelving, and extensive interior use of poured concrete and mild steel affirm an earthy, inviting Northwest aesthetic.
Room
for Everybody—and
Everything. Multiple dedicated workspaces, including a library, home organization center, hobby room plumbed for a sink, and cozy detached backyard den, give you space to reflect, dream, and pursue your passions. Mudroom cubbies, builtin office storage, and garage shelving organize and stow your gear. Spacious guest bedrooms shelter overnight visitors. Welcoming gathering spaces, both vast and intimate, bring you together with your household and friends while keeping the clatter and din of life well organized.
Stewardship and Investment
Follow in the footsteps of the current owners, who have preserved the original architecture and made respectful improvements for contemporary lifestyles. Meanwhile, hold the gigantic lot (equal to 3.5 standard Seattle lots) as a valuable investment, for peace of mind in the future.
Sustainable Living. Deep eaves and motorized Hunter-Douglas window coverings for passive cooling. An easy-to-maintain low-irrigation garden composed of synthetic turf and drought-resistant plants. A backyard structure with a green roof. Hydronic heat and domestic hot water supported by rooftop solar panels. A garage equipped for rapid EV charging. Considered, future-focused choices that conserve our precious natural resources without sacrificing comfort.
Energy and Optimism
Salute the clean-lined vision of the residence’s first owners, George and Sybil Tall, who found in modern design an expressive language for post-war prosperity and the resilience of the American Dream.
Treasure the traces of mid-century built history – a long, low-slung dual-fuel fireplace in the great room, cleverly placed clerestory windows that bring slanted light into private spaces, and in the lower-level entertainment/media room articulating Sputnik spotlights, an original polychrome mural, and a resplendent tiki bar (by Bellevue designer Mangin as part of a 1955 rec room addition).
Embrace nostalgia for a bygone era when retail was local and personal and a bright red-and-yellow lighted marquee welcomed eager customers to bustling Tall’s Camera, where the proprietor would greet them by name.
Iconic Design, Intelligently Augmented
Impeccably maintained by the current longtime owners, the residence showcases many well-documented updates that assure contemporary comfort.
Large-scale custom entertainer’s kitchen with commercial-grade appliances and site-cast concrete countertops
Upgraded interior plumbing and electrical
Supplemental HVAC mini-split AC
4000 SF roof installed 2021with transferable workmanship warranty
Primary bath spa with steam generator and heated floor and Custom built-in closets and storage throughout
Raised irrigated garden beds
Outdoor shower with privacy screening
Full features list
available on request
Leafy Laurelhurst
Tucked between Union Bay to the south and Lake Washington to the east, this established, verdant community, naturally secluded by its peninsular location, attracts households seeking a serene enclave coupled with convenient access to amenities, services, and stellar outdoor recreation. The venerable Laurelhurst Beach Club, celebrating its centennial this year, offers members and their guests sailing lessons, youth camps, and seasonal dock access with kayaks and paddleboards. Skip the 10-year waitlist to join another respected neighboring institution, View Ridge Swim & Tennis Club, as sought-after membership (facilitated and executed by the Club) mayt ransfer to you upon purchase of the residence. You can also jog or bike on 27-mile multi-use Burke-Gilman Trail or go birding at Union Bay Natural Area, a rich biodiverse habitat.
Burke-Gilman Trail 1.4 miles
Laurelhurst Beach Club 0.6 miles
Union Bay Natural Area 1.6 miles
Laurelhurst Park & Community Center 0.7 miles
Metropolitan Market 1.6 miles
PCC Community Market 1.9 miles
Warren G Magnuson Park 2 miles
View Ridge Swim & Tennis Club 2.6 miles
N 5317 NE 45TH STREET LOT PLAN ALL INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. ALL DIMENSIONS AND SIZES ARE APPROXIMATE. INTERIOR SURVEYED SQUARE FOOTAGE MAY VARY FROM ARCHITECTURAL SQUARE FOOTAGE CALCULATIONS. HOMES MAY NOT BE TO SCALE. BUYER TO VERIFY ALL ZONING MATTERS. ANY INFORMATION OF SPECIAL INTEREST SHOULD BE OBTAINED THROUGH INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION. Exclusive Broker Edward Krigsman edward@ekreg.com +1.206.387.6789 NE 45TH STREET RESIDENCE BACKYARD DEN 53RD AVENUE NE
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NE 45TH STREET RESIDENCE - MAIN LEVEL APPROX SCALE (feet) 0 5 10 DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE ALL INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. ALL DIMENSIONS AND SIZES ARE APPROXIMATE. INTERIOR SURVEYED SQUARE FOOTAGE MAY VARY FROM ARCHITECTURAL SQUARE FOOTAGE CALCULATIONS. HOMES MAY NOT BE TO SCALE. BUYER TO VERIFY ALL ZONING MATTERS. ANY INFORMATION OF SPECIAL INTEREST SHOULD BE OBTAINED THROUGH INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION. Exclusive Broker Edward Krigsman edward@ekreg.com +1.206.387.6789 UP UP HW STOR GUEST SUITE 9’-6” X 16’-6” HOBBY/BED 12’-6” X 12’-0” ENTERTAIN/MEDIA 36’-9” X 20’-9” MECH/ STORAGE 12’-6” X 12’-0” SHOP/ STORAGE 12’-6” X 27’-4” GUEST BATH SHELF/CAB DVR CAB CLOSET STORAGE DESK/COUNTER COUNTER WETBAR FP
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ALL INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. ALL DIMENSIONS AND SIZES ARE APPROXIMATE. INTERIOR SURVEYED SQUARE FOOTAGE MAY VARY FROM ARCHITECTURAL SQUARE FOOTAGE CALCULATIONS. HOMES MAY NOT BE TO SCALE. BUYER TO VERIFY ALL ZONING MATTERS. ANY INFORMATION OF SPECIAL INTEREST SHOULD BE OBTAINED THROUGH INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION.
Exclusive Broker Edward Krigsman edward@ekreg.com +1.206.387.6789
RESIDENCE - MAIN LEVEL APPROX SCALE (feet) 0 5 10 DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE ALL INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. ALL DIMENSIONS AND SIZES ARE APPROXIMATE. INTERIOR SURVEYED SQUARE FOOTAGE MAY VARY FROM ARCHITECTURAL SQUARE FOOTAGE CALCULATIONS. HOMES MAY NOT BE TO SCALE. BUYER TO VERIFY ALL ZONING MATTERS. ANY INFORMATION OF SPECIAL INTEREST SHOULD BE OBTAINED THROUGH INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION. Exclusive Broker Edward Krigsman edward@ekreg.com +1.206.387.6789 OWNER’S SUITE 15’-6” X 14’-0” BED 13’-0” X 13’-0” BED 13’-0” X 15’-0” LIBRARY 10’-0” X 15’-8” GREAT ROOM 24’-6” X 25’-6” DINING 13’-6” X 15’-0” GARAGE 27’-0” X 20’-4” POWDER GALLERY KITCHEN ENTRY RECEPTION LIVING MUD ROOM OFFICE GEAR STORAGE LAUNDRY/ UTILITY DRIVE AND PARKING COVERED OUTDOOR DINING OUTDOOR GALLEY OUTDOOR LIVING BACKYARD PATIO GRILL DRESSER STOR CLOSET CLOSET CLOSET DESK DESK LINEN BOOKS CLOSET DRESSER LINEN DN UP DN DN WARDROBE OUTDOOR LIVING OUTDOOR SHOWER EN SUITE BATH SECONDARY BATH SPA DN OV DW REF FP BAR COATS AND SHOES D W DN LAKE WASHINGTON VIEWS SKYLIGHT SKYLIGHT SKYLIGHT N
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RESIDENCE - LOWER LEVEL ALL INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. ALL DIMENSIONS AND SIZES ARE APPROXIMATE. INTERIOR SURVEYED SQUARE FOOTAGE MAY VARY FROM ARCHITECTURAL SQUARE FOOTAGE CALCULATIONS. HOMES MAY NOT BE TO SCALE. BUYER TO VERIFY ALL ZONING MATTERS. ANY INFORMATION OF SPECIAL INTEREST SHOULD BE OBTAINED THROUGH INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION.
Exclusive Broker Edward Krigsman edward@ekreg.com +1.206.387.6789
RESIDENCE - LOWER LEVEL 0 5 10 Exclusive Broker UP UP HW STOR F GUEST SUITE 9’-6” X 16’-6” HOBBY/BED 12’-6” X 12’-0” ENTERTAIN/MEDIA 36’-9” X 20’-9” MECH/ STORAGE 12’-6” X 12’-0” SHOP/ STORAGE 12’-6” X 27’-4” GUEST BATH SHELF/CAB DVR CAB CLOSET STORAGE DESK/COUNTER COUNTER WETBAR FP N
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APPROX SCALE (feet) 0 5 10 DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE ALL INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. ALL DIMENSIONS AND SIZES ARE APPROXIMATE. INTERIOR SURVEYED SQUARE FOOTAGE MAY VARY FROM ARCHITECTURAL SQUARE FOOTAGE CALCULATIONS. HOMES MAY NOT BE TO SCALE. BUYER TO VERIFY ALL ZONING MATTERS. ANY INFORMATION OF SPECIAL INTEREST SHOULD BE OBTAINED THROUGH INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION. Exclusive Broker Edward Krigsman edward@ekreg.com +1.206.387.6789 UP UP HW STOR GUEST SUITE 9’-6” X 16’-6” HOBBY/BED 12’-6” X 12’-0” ENTERTAIN/MEDIA 36’-9” X 20’-9” MECH/ STORAGE 12’-6” X 12’-0” SHOP/ STORAGE 12’-6” X 27’-4” GUEST BATH SHELF/CAB DVR CAB CLOSET STORAGE DESK/COUNTER COUNTER WETBAR FP
Exclusive Broker
Edward Krigsman
EK Group
Windermere Real Estate Co.
Exclusive Broker
206-387-6789
ekreg.com
Edward Krigsman
edwardk@ekreg.com
+1.206.387.6789
Seasoned Real Estate Professional with 20+ years of experience
Educated at Brown University and Art Institute of Chicago
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ALL INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR CHANGE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FEATURES AND PRICES WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL DIMENSIONS AND SIZES ARE APPROXIMATE. INTERIOR SURVEYED SQUARE FOOTAGE MAY VARY FROM ARCHITECTURAL SQUARE FOOTAGE CALCULATIONS. HOMES MAY NOT BE TO SCALE. ANY INFORMATION OF SPECIAL INTEREST SHOULD BE OBTAINED THROUGH INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION.
ALL INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR CHANGE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FEATURES AND PRICES WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL DIMENSIONS AND SIZES ARE APPROXIMATE. INTERIOR SURVEYED SQUARE FOOTAGE MAY VARY FROM ARCHITECTURAL SQUARE FOOTAGE CALCULATIONS. HOMES MAY NOT BE TO SCALE. ANY INFORMATION OF SPECIAL INTEREST SHOULD BE OBTAINED THROUGH INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION.
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