Opulent Italian Villa With Breathtaking Waterfront Views

Amazing waterfront-style property on Beach Drive, with protected views across the street from Weather Watch Park. View orca, sea lions, otters, seals, eagles from the front yard! Reminiscent of an Italian Villa, this opulent stone manse presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for lavish living. Take advantage of multi-zoning, L3, Residential and Commercial. Set up to use as both an elegant single-family home or close interior doors and have two fully-contained units. Live on one floor and rent out the rest of the house for extra income. La Villa Rustica is a palatial residence with marble floors and fireplace, overflowing with crystal chandeliers and golden flourishes. True chef’s kitchen with Viking gas range, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher, classic cabinetry and granite counters, plus a built-in professional pizza oven. Main floor has office (or third bedroom) with bedroom suite with sandstone shower worthy of a Roman emperor. Upstairs can be a separate suite or an amazing primary suite with balcony and Puget Sound views. You’ll love the elegant Roman fountain in front and the small patio with bar and room for a barbeque and entertaining in back. Original house built in 1918, with major updates by previous owner in 2000. Huge two-car garage+workshop, plus laundry and storage. Live in this grand home or use as a long or short-term rental or take advantage of the corner lot for future use. Protected views as across the street is beach access and a city park, Weather Watch Park.