Aside from its breathtaking views of Lake Washington, Bellevue, Washington, offers a plethora of attractions, including upscale shopping and verdant forests. For $6.7 million, NFL player Russell Wilson purchased an opulent mansion in the neighborhood in 2015. Things heated up with Grammy-nominated singer Ciara three years after he was picked by the Seattle Seahawks. After a year of marriage, the couple quickly acquired the lot next door for an additional $6.7 million. Wilson is starting the 2024 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers after spending 10 years with the Seahawks and two years with the Denver Broncos. The family’s lavish Bellevue home will now bring in a sizable sum of money—exactly $31 million.
Although the pair planned to make more modifications and constructed a sports court on the estate, they decided to put both of the estate’s parcels up for sale in April 2022. The packages were sold individually. The property containing the main mansion was originally valued at $28 million, but the less developed one was immediately sold for $9.75 million. Situated on an acre of beachfront property, the mansion saw two price reductions prior to reaching its ultimate asking price of $21.25 million. The pair stated that it is presently under contract and should close this month.
With six bedrooms, five en suite bathrooms, and a powder room, the home with a Mediterranean flair is more than 11,000 square feet in size. There is an elevator that goes to all three levels, which have 180-degree views of the Seattle skyline. In addition, the house has 164 feet of lakefrontage, which includes a 60-foot private yacht slip.
The grounds are greeted by a stately rotunda, and the stucco façade contrasts sharply with the verdant surroundings. Beneath a vaulted ceiling and chandelier in the foyer, a spiral staircase references the home’s upscale appeal. Elegant elements such as fireplaces enclosed in stone and windowed alcoves accentuate the formal dining room and living area. While this is going on, the gourmet kitchen has access to upscale amenities including a gas stove, two Sub-Zero refrigerators, and a sizable breakfast bar island. The house also boasts two workout studios, a recording studio, two offices, a solarium, an au pair apartment, a theater, and a wine cellar.
The main suite is exceptionally roomy and has a wood-burning fireplace and wonderful views of the lake from a circular alcove that is surrounded by picture windows. Naturally, it has a luxurious en suite bathroom with a deep soaking tub, a shower, and a large basin. Another nice feature of the suite is its spacious, light-filled walk-in closet, which has a plenty of drawers and hanging areas. Adjacent to the closet is a glam area featuring a fireplace.
The two-story treehouse, undoubtedly constructed for the couple’s four children, is undoubtedly the focal point of the property, even in comparison to its radiant sunset views of the downtown. Access to the quirky edifice, which resembles something out of a storybook and is coated with a grassy substance, is via a spiral staircase.
Elsewhere, the new owner can take in the open views from the patio with a firepit or head down to the dock to set sail for evening boat rides. Having the option is nice, right? Carmen Gayton of Windermere Real Estate holds the listing.
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