Family Room

Photo Credit: Stephen Karlisch

Sparkling Views. Spacious Living. Soaring Windows. Welcome to this light-filled, special Mercer Island home.

Designed and constructed by Los Angeles architect, John Southern and his firm Urban Operations, the Slice and Fold House is a contemporary hillside home in the cosmopolitan neighborhood of Highland Park. Nestling into its steep hillside site, the house steps gracefully up the sloping topography, and provides outdoor space for every room without additional sitework. The first floor is conceived as an open plan, and features strategically located light-wells that flood the home with sunlight from above. On the second floor, each bedroom has access to outdoor space, decks and an at-grade patio, which opens onto a landscaped backyard. The home also features a roof deck inspired by Le Corbusier’s early villas, and where one can see Griffith Park and the San Gabriel Mountains in the distance.

Vista del salotto e della porta d'ingresso all'unità immobiliare. Foto: © Diego Cuoghi

Modern farmhouse describes this open concept, light and airy ranch home with modern and rustic touches. Precisely positioned on a large lot the owners enjoy gorgeous sunrises from the back left corner of the property with no direct sunlight entering the 14’x7’ window in the front of the home. After living in a dark home for many years, large windows were definitely on their wish list. Three generous sliding glass doors encompass the kitchen, living and great room overlooking the adjacent horse farm and backyard pond. A rustic hickory mantle from an old Ohio barn graces the fireplace with grey stone and a limestone hearth. Rustic brick with scraped mortar adds an unpolished feel to a beautiful built-in buffet.

Named for its poise and position, this home's prominence on Dawson's Ridge corresponds to Crown Point on the southern side of the Columbia River. Far reaching vistas, breath-taking natural splendor and an endless horizon surround these walls with a sense of home only the Pacific Northwest can provide. Welcome to The River's Point.

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This 2-story home with first-floor owner’s suite includes a 3-car garage and an inviting front porch. A dramatic 2-story ceiling welcomes you into the foyer where hardwood flooring extends throughout the dining room, kitchen, and breakfast area. The foyer is flanked by the study to the left and the formal dining room with stylish ceiling trim and craftsman style wainscoting to the right. The spacious great room with 2-story ceiling includes a cozy gas fireplace with stone surround and trim detail above the mantel. Adjacent to the great room is the kitchen and breakfast area. The kitchen is well-appointed with slate stainless steel appliances, Cambria quartz countertops with tile backsplash, and attractive cabinetry featuring shaker crown molding. The sunny breakfast area provides access to the patio and backyard. The owner’s suite with elegant tray ceiling detail includes a private bathroom with 6’ tile shower with a fiberglass base, an expansive closet, and double bowl vanity with cultured marble top. The 2nd floor includes 3 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom.