A classic four square home with elements of Beaux-Art design throughout
the interior... modified gothic arches, iconic columns, and Art Nouveau
carvings on the grand staircase and Newell posts. All fireplaces are
American art tiles. Built in 1909, as one of 5 unique granite homes on
Queen Anne, by enigmatic designers Bebb and Mendell for the Robinson
family, who owned a wholesale grain, hay, and feed firm. The home was
also the Japanese Consulate before WWII.
With multiple curb cuts, a
circular driveway, ample off street parking and a detached garage this
home is unique for ease of parking on Queen Anne Hill.
A large front door opens to high boxed ceilings and
beautiful large light filling windows. All restorations have been
faithfully executed by accomplished craftsmen. The parlor walls have
been hand painted to match period wallpaper. Each room and the floors
are finished with old growth, exotic hardwood including Paduak, Narra,
White Oak, and Apitong. It can be safely said nothing was missed. Seven large bedrooms and six bathrooms, a utilitarian farm house kitchen round
out excellent living spaces. A bar room and exquisite dining room with
an original William Morris tapestry make entertaining an event. Down
stairs there is a large poolroom/media den with a museum worthy tile
fireplace made by The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works.
Boasting a large 12,800 SF corner double lot, this home
can lend it self admirably to the newly proposed ADU zoning codes and
can if needed provide excellent income potential.
FOR SALE $3,385,000 111 W Prospect St, Seattle, WA 98119 7 beds | 2 Full/4 Partial baths | 6640 sqft | .29acres LINKS: Listing Agent, Zillow, Realtor,
Beautifully restored classic Donaldson mansion set on 1/2 acre features
gracious public rooms, including barrel vaulted and muraled dining room,
Bradstreet-designed main level study, family room and screened porch.
Three bedrooms on second level, including excellent master with two
baths and dressing room style closet, library and office. 3rd floor with
two additional bedrooms, including original nursery. Finished lower
level with media and billiard rooms. Expansive terraced rear grounds.
PREVIOUS LISTING DETAILS
This stunning home was designed for Lawrence Donaldson, who founded the Donaldson Department Store in Minneapolis. Constructed mainly of brick, the home is exquisitely detailed with a mixture of several design styles, the most prevalent being Arts & Crafts and Beaux Arts.In 1916, the carriage house was completed with four large carriage stalls, a second floor apartment, a number of work roomsand a connecting tunnel. The estate was subdivided into six separate lots in 1959 when it was sold by the Donaldson family. The main house was bought by the current owners in 2000, who later that year acquired the original northwest hillside lot extending down to Kenwood Parkway, and in 2001, the carriage house. With three of the six lots reunited, the land totals just over an acre, or 44,792 square feet, representing one of the largest residential properties in Minneapolis. Some of the highest quality craftsman and artisans were employed to bring the home back to life. Subtle design elements throughout the home, linked to Mr. Donaldson’s Scottish heritage, feature the thistle. Probably the most identifiable symbol of all things Scottish, the flower can be found on the facade of the house, the entry columns, above the entry door, on the chimneys, in the living room Tiffany window and more.
