Stunning Seattle mid-century home by famed architect with breathtaking views over Lake Washington

View for days! Gorgeous mid-century home in Seattle, designed by a famous architect, with breathtaking views of Lake Washington and a basketball court, goes on the market for $2.3 million

  • A beautiful Seattle property located in the Mt. 3,900-square-foot Baker area overlooking Lake Washington, now up for sale for $2.3 million
  • The 1947 home was built by famed architect Charles Lawrence, who designed numerous mid-century modern homes in the Seattle area.
  • This property was built for successful Seattle businessman and racquetball player John Patricelli, who passed away in 2006 at the age of 98

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A stunning Seattle home with an incredible view of Lake Washington has been put on the market for $2.3 million. The 3,900-square-foot mid-century mansion was designed in 1947 by famed architect Charles Lawrence.

Lawrence was a renowned architect who designed numerous mid-century modern homes in the Seattle area and was known for his signature style of flowing curves, walls of windows, and even indoor sports fields.

This special house was built for successful Seattle businessman and racketball player John Patricelli, who died in 2006 at the age of 98.

A beautiful Seattle property located in the Mt. 3,900-square-foot Baker area overlooking Lake Washington, now up for sale for $2.3 million

The 1947 home was built by famed architect Charles Lawrence, who designed numerous mid-century modern homes in the Seattle area.  The house offers a panoramic view of the lake

The 1947 home was built by famed architect Charles Lawrence, who designed numerous mid-century modern homes in the Seattle area. The house offers a panoramic view of the lake

The home comes complete with hardwood floors and plenty of natural light

The home comes complete with hardwood floors and plenty of natural light

An outdoor terrace offers the chance to sit comfortably and take a dip in the pool

An outdoor terrace offers the chance to sit comfortably and take a dip in the pool

The Seattle city skyline can be seen in the distance from the pool deck

The Seattle city skyline can be seen in the distance from the pool deck

A lush green lawn adds to the greenery around the outside of the house

A lush green lawn adds to the greenery around the outside of the house

The front of the house looks subdued and reveals little of what lies below and behind

The front of the house looks subdued and reveals little of what lies below and behind

A drone photo shows the house on its 1/3 acre lot, complete with vegetable garden

A drone photo shows the house on its 1/3 acre lot, complete with vegetable garden

The first floor of the house also has an outdoor terrace to enjoy the breathtaking view

The first floor of the house also has an outdoor terrace to enjoy the breathtaking view

This property was built for successful Seattle businessman and racquetball player John Patricelli, who passed away in 2006 at the age of 98

This property was built for successful Seattle businessman and racquetball player John Patricelli, who passed away in 2006 at the age of 98

The sprawling estate sits on a third of an acre and features sustainable gardens, a saltwater swimming pool and an indoor sports court perfect for squash, basketball or pickleball – which is all the rage right now.

Once through the private entrance, surrounded by trees, guests can enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Washington, the mountains and the city skyline.

Meticulously restored, the home features beautiful curves, restored period details, original woodwork, and walls of windows that provide plenty of natural light along with unobstructed views of the lake.

The living area is on two floors, giving the new owners plenty of room to add their own personal touches to the three bedroom, three bathroom property.

Inside, the house comes complete with wood paneling and a checkered floor

Inside, the house comes complete with wood paneling and a checkered floor

The wood paneling shows off intricate details with different styles

The wood paneling shows off intricate details with different styles

When you look inside, the house almost seems to have a cabin-like feel

When you look inside, the house almost seems to have a cabin-like feel

A bar area comes complete with stools for watching the action on the sports field

A bar area comes complete with stools for watching the action on the sports field

The mid-century modern home aesthetic also carries through to the furniture in this bedroom

The mid-century modern home aesthetic also carries through to the furniture in this bedroom

For cooler Seattle days, a fireplace can be lit while still enjoying the breathtaking view outside

For cooler Seattle days, a fireplace can be lit while still enjoying the breathtaking view outside

The dining area and lounge also have easy access to the outdoor terrace

The dining area and lounge also have easy access to the outdoor terrace