Landmark Spanish Masterpiece

Beardsley arrived in Seattle in 1917 and became a local legend, known for building incredible, one-of-a-kind Spanish Mission-style homes. He built a total of 4 Spanish Mission-style buildings in Seattle throughout the 1920s and early 30s, with each one sharing a few similar and highly desired characteristics. Each of the units in Beardsley’s buildings are an end unit (as is this particular home!), and the way that each building is designed allows there to be windows on almost every side of each unit. We all know how important natural light in a home is here in Seattle! Another fascinating fact about Beardsley is that he owned a tile manufacturing plant, and we can see this beautiful tile throughout Beardsley’s buildings.

Spanish Mission Architecture has a distinct look and design that dates back 400+ years. Of course, this style of design originates from Spain, and later became especially popular in California, Texas, Florida, and much of America’s Southwest. Common characteristics of Spanish Mission design include white stucco walls, exposed beams and rich woodwork, red clay roof tiles, arched windows and doors, columns and small towers, courtyards and beautiful gardens, and tilework.

Situated in an ideal Queen Anne location, here you’re a quick stroll to some of the best entertainment in the city, excellent grocery shopping, destination dining, scenic parks, and oh so much more! Pick up fresh ingredients from Metropolitan Market. Meet friends out and about for coffee or dinner and drinks at favorites like Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge, Roti Cuisine of India, Agave, Vita at KEXP, The Tin Lizzie Lounge, Rochambeau, Tyger Tyger, and dozens more. And just 0.6 miles away, you can be at Climate Pledge Arena, which is surrounded by Seattle Center attractions like like SIFF Film Center, The Vera Project, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Children’s Museum, Chihuly Garden & Glass, the Space Needle, Museum of Pop & Culture, access to the Seattle Monorail… and so much more! There are also some incredible parks merely blocks away; head to Kerry Park for one of the best views in the city, or visit Kinnear Park to explore forested trails and visit the off-leash dog park.

The #1 bus picks up right across the street and runs through Downtown Seattle all the way to the International District. And just a couple blocks away, the #32 bus and RapidRide D Line pick up. The #32 bus runs through SPU, Fremont, Wallingford, University District, and Laurelhurst, while the D Line offers an extra-fast way to reach anywhere from Ballard tot Downtown Seattle. Thanks to all of the great transit options in the area, a car-free lifestyle is totally possible!