11022 Palisades Avenue SW

Elegance and style define this beautiful home in the best neighborhood on Vashon Island! Get the best of all worlds; Island living with easy access to all the city has to offer. Watch the ferries ply the waters between Vashon & Kitsap Peninsula, then zip down the hill to catch the passenger or car ferry to Seattle in mere moments. The home lives large with vaulted ceilings over open concept living/dining/kitchen. Kitchen has an efficient layout with newer stainless appliances, butcher block counters & quality cabinetry. There's a lovingly crafted, fun stair to the generous upper loft where views of water & mountains calm & delight; a great space for enjoying work, crafts, homework or play. 2 beds, 1 bath on the main floor; 1 bedroom, full bath, generous laundry/craft room on lower level. Big one-car garage with plenty of workbench space; room for the car & maker's space! Large, private deck off the great room feels like a tree-house retreat. There's a newer insulated metal roof & furnace for decades of peace of mind, fresh paint inside & out, and new carpet. Cozy wood insert pours heat in winter. Sweet, easy-care yard with raised beds for veggies & a custom playhouse. The neighborhood is cherished by all who live here and will soon have its own grocery/cafe. Includes beach access off Point Vashon for beachcombing, salmon casting, kayaking or just gazing at the water - come see this rare gem!