House*
~ Two story, steel framed, 2844± sf, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths
~ Foyer: 18’ high steel clad pivoting front door
~ Concrete floors downstairs & oak flooring upstairs, both with radiant in-floor heating
~ Mild steel cladding on parts of house, interior steel accents
~ Two story exterior shutters
~ Designed by Tom Kundig and Kirsten Murray of Olsen, Sundberg
Living Room
~ Huge water views with 2-story wall of glass
~ Wet bar with wine refrigerator
Kitchen
~ Wire brushed Indian marble countertops
~ Jenn-air stainless steel appliances: range/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
~ Walk-in pantry with stacking washer & dryer
~ Sitting area with Rumsford wood-burning fireplace with propane starter
Dining Area
~ 2-story high windows with water view
~ Beautiful chandelier
Master Bedroom
~ Water views
~ Rumsford wood-burning fireplace with propane starter
~ Marble tiled shower and stainless steel soaking tub
Guest House*
~ 3 walls of windows with one side metal siding
~ Murphy bed, 3/4 bathroom, oak flooring, wood stove
~ 3-sided decks that electrically fold up to enclose the building
~ Designed by Tom Kundig
Equipment Room
~ Located in crawl space with extra storage
Buildings
~ Detached 1 car carport with storage
~ 2 wood sheds
Grounds
~ Large concrete patio accessed from dining area French doors
~ Outdoor patio, fireplace, 4 outdoor speakers
~ Outdoor hot tub
~ Exceptional landscaping, fenced garden, fully automated irrigation system
~ Steps to beach at far end of garden
~ Private well
~ 3.8± acres and 250’± of shoreline
Water Views
~ Incredible west-facing views across Haro Strait to Vancouver Island & the Olympic Mountains
~ Ideal whale watching and breathtaking sunsets
*Both house and
guest house have been published in leading publications.
This home is featured in the Western Art & Architecture Magazine, June/July 2014 Issue - Click here to view
Listing information updated July 26, 2016
265 Rainshadow Rd has 2 bedrooms.
265 Rainshadow Rd has 3 bathrooms.
265 Rainshadow Rd is listed at $3,500,000.
As of July 26, 2016, 265 Rainshadow Rd is marked sold.
Parking at 265 Rainshadow Rd: Car Parking.
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