Maison Surélevée Du Milieu Du Siècle Avec Une Vue Imprenable Sur Puget Sound

Perched directly above Three Tree Point, this iconic Mid-Century home was first featured in the Seattle Post Intelligencer’s Home & Garden section in nineteen fifty-four as “The Cliffside Home.” Architects Lawrence & Hazen, AIA, designed a residence that seems to hover over the hillside, unfolding across distinctive levels and following the natural contours of the land. West facing, the house opens to a captivating, ever-changing panorama—from sunrise to glowing sunsets sinking behind the Olympic Mountains. Walls of glass frame a wide tableau of Puget Sound and its marine activity: ferries, tugboats and large vessels threading between neighboring islands, all set against iconic Pacific Northwest vistas. On the street side, clerestory windows and solid walls preserve privacy and calm, while the intriguing off-center roofline and tiered layout give the home its signature character—compact and efficient yet easily expandable for entertaining and overnight guests. Thoughtfully restored for modern living, the house retains its original essence. System and comfort upgrades—including air conditioning—make everyday living effortless, while the flexible ground level with its own kitchen offers ideal potential for an accessory dwelling unit, guest suite or multigenerational space. Open living areas spill onto expansive patios and deck, extending daily life and gatherings into the outdoors and fully embracing the breathtaking natural setting. Welcome to Puget Sound front-row living, just minutes from beach access, quaint Olde Burien’s amenities and SeaTac airport.