IL PALAZZO INCANTATO, THE ENCHANTED PALACE
Waterfront Magnificence. Worthy of Lake Como or the Italian Riviera, this lavish Caledonia Cove compound has it all. Rarely available low-bank waterfront with private beach and envy-inducing westerly vistas. Terraced formal Mediterranean gardens studded with cypresses, palms, and fragrant roses.
5460 & 5462 Hyada Boulevard NE, Tacoma, WA
A boathouse to stash your supersonic Belassi jet skis. A spacious guest lodge for fortunate long-term visitors. A radiant-heated statement automobile lodge fit to showcase your Ghibli Spyder or Berlinetta Lusso. An entertainment loggia with deliciously warm inground pool. And a dazzling, monumentally proportioned palazzo oozing movie-set glamour, rich with exotic stone, replete with no-expense-spared comforts, including a residential lift for graceful aging in place. Old World grandeur meets effortless West Coast elegance!
Sold for $3,650,000
Imagine a palatial residence that caters to your every need and pampers you in the manner of a cushy resort. Colossal eight-foot teak doors usher you into an amenity-laden wonderland. Gleaming polished travertine floors, 11-foot vaulted ceilings, and quatrefoil arabesque windows evoke a timeless Mediterranean aesthetic. Priceless Sound and mountain views from every level will astonish your friends and colleagues. Handcrafted finishes, from Chihuly-esque art glass pendant lights and window glazes to the intricate wrought-iron balustrade on the grand curvilinear staircase, deliver one-of-a-kind artisanal luxury; gallery walls and custom lighting display your valuable art collection with pizzazz. Clever built-in technology equips you to work, play, and entertain onsite, cocooned in opulence. The residential elevator with auto lighting and telephone seamlessly whisks you from reception level to your private chambers or recreation rooms.
IL PALAZZO, THE PALACE
Imagine a palatial residence that caters to your every need and pampers you in the manner of a cushy resort.
Colossal eight-foot teak doors usher you into an amenity-laden wonderland. Gleaming polished travertine floors, 11-foot vaulted ceilings, and quatrefoil arabesque windows evoke a timeless Mediterranean aesthetic. Priceless Sound and mountain views from every level will astonish your friends and colleagues. Handcrafted finishes, from Chihuly-esque art glass pendant lights and window glazes to the intricate wrought-iron balustrade on the grand curvilinear staircase, deliver one-of-a-kind artisanal luxury; gallery walls and custom lighting display your valuable art collection with pizzazz. Clever built-in technology equips you to work, play, and entertain onsite, cocooned in opulence. The residential elevator with auto lighting and telephone seamlessly whisks you from reception level to your private chambers or recreation rooms.
The Chef’s Kitchen
All your culinary wishes – granted! Massive granite counters for easy food prep; a roomy windowed pantry to organize your ingredients; a convenient filtered-water pot filler for your perfectly al dente pasta. Whether you are an enthusiastic home cook or a large-scale entertainer with an on-call catering staff, this splendidly furbished kitchen awaits to do your bidding. Buon appetito!
Built-in steam oven
Built-in knife drawer
Professional-grade Wolf™ gas range
Under-the-counter warming drawer
Built-in coffee maker with cup warmer
Sizeable island with double stainless sinks
Sub-Zero™ 2-door refrigerator with 3 freezer drawers
The Owner’s Suite
Savor your forever honeymoon in the magical luxury of your 600 SF private suite with remote-controlled gas fireplace, plush reading area, 260 SF raised marble ensuite with in-floor hydronic heating, central air conditioning and romantic Juliet balcony overlooking the terraced gardens and fiery sunsets reflected in the water.
4 ft built-in vanity
Privy area with bidet
Lasko ™ jetted tub with unique ceiling filler
Walk-in closet with island and recessed lighting
9 ft by 4 ft marble open shower area with 8 shower heads
8 ft marble counter with 2 sinks, 4 cabinets and 15 drawers
The Recreation Level
No need to leave home: enjoy exercise and entertainment right here, in the privacy of your own palazzo. With two discreetly tucked-away guest bedrooms, the palazzo’s lower level centers on a recreation/family room with remote-controlled, travertine-surrounded fireplace, double sliding doors that open onto the loggia, and every recreational amenity your heart could desire.
Game alcove
Gym area
Refrigerator with ice maker
Projector with automatic drop-down screen
Wine racks, wine fridge, under-counter Kegerator
Private sauna
Full bar with custom stone countertops and sink
The Workspaces
Multiple dedicated workspaces invite you to work from home and/or pursue your passions.
Main-floor library with knotty alder wainscoting and lighted shadowbox bookshelves
Main-floor laundry room with plentiful storage, sculptural window, and outdoor access
Upper-level craft room with countertops, laundry chute, computer area, with storage
Upper-level office with views of Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains
Lower-level guest bedrooms can provide additional workspace as needed
LE TERRAZZE ALL’APERTO, THE OUTDOOR TERRACES
You will forget where you are as you revel in the rhythmic crash of the waves on your own shores and inhale their salty tang mingled with the perfume of pink roses.
The Beach Terrace
You will forget where you are as you revel in the rhythmic crash of the waves on your own shores and inhale their salty tang mingled with the perfume of pink roses. Look up at your palazzo, enjoying all the benefits of a waterfront residence, yet securely perched above the water.
Let your senses transport you to the seaside cliffs of Italy’s Adriatic coast as you ascend the stairs from the picturesque tidal beach, through a hand-wrought iron gate, past the large, immaculate boathouse that shelters your nautical gear mere yards from the water.
400 SF covered entertainment loggia
Window wall with double sliding doors to recreaation level
Panoramic Sound & mountain views
Gas-burning hearth, zoned speaker system, ceiling fans
The Pool Terrace
Admire the balanced verdant plantings that frame the elegant swimming pool and welcoming loggia where your family and friends have gathered to enjoy your hospitality. Bask in their appreciative attention and warm yourself at the flickering flames of the outdoor gas fireplace.
Somebody has poured a silky ’98 Barolo; your favorite Puccini opera is playing on the surround sound, muted by the happy hum of conversation and laughter. Life is good. Cin cin!
Multi-level terraces for outdoor living, entertaining, and recreation
Mediterranean garden with formal elements
Heated in-ground pool
Private boathouse and beach
4 edifices
Built 2006-2007
Lot size 13020 SF
Private boathouse 210 SF
Entertaining loggia with outdoor hearth
Residential lift for easy access to all 3 floors
40 ft lowbank waterfront with saltwater beach
Parking for 7+ cars
Automobile lodge 850 SF
Palazzo 4 BR 2.5 BA 5240 SF
Guest lodge 2 BR 2 BA 1300 SF
Heated in-ground swimming pool
Panoramic Sound and mountain vistas
Secured gated entry to waterfront and street
LE CASETTE, THE LODGES
A spacious guest lodge for fortunate long-term visitors. A radiant-heated statement automobile lodge fit to showcase your Ghibli Spyder or Berlinetta Lusso.
The Automobile Lodge
A hobbyist’s delight! Accessed via an imposing secure gate and connected to the palazzo by a dramatic arched colonnade, the automobile lodge offers a luxurious home for your prized fleet of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Alfa Romeos. Hydronic heat built into the graphic stone floor, as well as a convenient half bath, assure your comfort when you wish to tinker with your costly toys.
Custom roll-up wood garage doors
French doors to colonnade and lush gardens
Convenient half bathroom
Expansive cabinetry for tool and hobby storage
The Guest Lodge
Host with grace and ease: a fully detached 1300 SF two-story structure flanking the entrance to the compound promises privacy and self-sufficiency for overnight and long-term guests. The lodge includes a full kitchen and laundry room along with a living room, bedroom, and bath on the second floor, as well as a first-floor media room and bedroom with bath, suited for multigenerational visitors. A two-car integrated garage with additional carport completes the suite of conveniences for your guests.
Main guest bedroom with mirrored walk-in closet
Two-car integrated garage as well as airy carport
Wraparound deck with sweeping water views
Wood-burning fireplace with Klinker brick from original 1914 house on the sit
SCENIC CALEDONIA COVE
Since time immemorial an ancestral summer fishing and gathering outpost of Puyallup and other Coast Salish peoples, Northeast Tacoma, including Caledonia Cove, Brown’s Point, and Dash Point, was acquired by white settlers via the Treaty of Medicine Creek in 1854.
Since time immemorial an ancestral summer fishing and gathering outpost of Puyallup and other Coast Salish peoples, Northeast Tacoma, including Caledonia Cove, Brown’s Point, and Dash Point, was acquired by white settlers via the Treaty of Medicine Creek in 1854.
A lantern was first lit at Brown’s Point in 1887, to guide the boats that were the chief means of transport across Commencement Bay to and from the burgeoning port of Tacoma. In 1905 Scottish-born steamboat owner and builder Matthew McDowell bought 80 acres of land and built a house and dock, and eventually a dance hall, adjacent to the lighthouse. He called his compound “Caledonia,” after the poetic name for Scotland.
McDowell’s business thrived as the local population grew and summer visitors poured in; by association with his prosperous estate the area came to be known as Caledonia Cove. Valued for its secluded beaches, marine wildlife, and spectacular water views, and long an escape for those seeking respite from congested urban areas, this peaceful residential enclave offers quick access to downtown Tacoma, downtown Seattle, and SeaTac International Airport.
Enjoy all the benefits of proximity to the West Coast’s powerhouse city, Seattle, along with the correct distance for peace and serenity.
Downtown Tacoma 10.7 miles
SeaTac Airport 17.2 miles
Tacoma Narrows Airport 19.6 miles
Downtown Seattle 30.2 miles
Federal Way Link Light Rail Extension 8 miles
Brown’s Point Lighthouse Park 0.4 miles
Brown’s Point Playfield 0.4 miles
Brown’s Point Farmers Market 0.4 miles
Caledonia Beach 0.7 miles
Dash Point State Park 1.5 miles
Amenities
Groceries
QFC Browns Point
3.7 miles
Trader Joe's
7.9 miles
Stadium Thriftway
11.3 miles
Federal Way Farmers Market
7.7 miles
Broadway Farmers Market
11 miles
Costco
7.6 miles
Dining
The Cliff House
0.7. miles
Gino’s at the Point
1.8 miles
Pimienta Bar and Bistro Browns Point
3.5 miles
Point Defiance
16.2 miles
Fitness
Browns Point Playfield Tennis & Pickleball Courts
0.5 miles
Dash Point SCUBA Dive Site
1.5 miles
Anytime Fitness
5.5 miles
Orangetheory Fitness
11.4 miles
Marinas
Marina at Browns Point
1.7 miles
Tyee Marina
1.6 miles
Chinook Landing Marina
2.8 miles
Healthcare
Kaiser Permanente - Federal Way Medical Center
6.6 miles
Virginia Mason Federal Way Medical Center
7.3 miles
UW Medicine Primary and Urgent Care
7.8 miles
Community Hubs
Those that live along the waterfront typically go beach walking during low tide; it is ideal for walking your dog, getting to know neighbors and getting brisk exercise while taking in the views. In addition, Brown's Point community members enjoy walking around the small community, which functions as a village. It is customary to ask new community members their names and to say hello when walking or driving around the area. More info here.
Whether you're from a longtime Browns Point family or a new neighbor moving in, we welcome you to the Browns Point Improvement Club. The BPIC is a non-profit membership community club that sponsors social events, scholarships, and improvement projects. Amenities include a clubhouse that may be rented for events. Sponsored events include The Original Browns Point Salmon Bake, an Easter Egg Hunt, Movie Night, Fishing Derbies, Trick or Treat, Turkey Bingo Night, Paint Your Own Santa Plate. More info here.
Collection of shops and services includes Lighthouse Market for groceries, restaurants, dry cleaners, Browns Point Diner, Siete Restaurant a hair salon, a business mail box service, and more. More info here.
A waterfront resort-inspired village with panoramic views of the South Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier, will be a place to experience the best in Pacific NW living, dining, shopping, recreation, and entertainment. Lovely waterfront restaurants, bars and strolling. More info here.
Miles of sandy beach and local restaurants and cafes overlooking the Olympic Mountains and downtown Seattle. More info here.
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Edward Krigsman
Listing Agent
(206) 387-6789
edwardk@ekreg.com
Isabelle Dowling
Listing Agent
(206) 419-9395
isabelled@windermere.com
