Blue Heron Lakehouse: Artsy Waterfront Luxury Home

A stay at this incomparable 5-star waterfront home is much more than an accommodation. From the moment you step inside the front door you will be treated to magnificent views of Lake Sammamish and the mountains beyond, beautiful spaces filled with light and art, luxurious touches and over-the-top amenities. Blue Heron Lakehouse has a personality all its own, with a colorful, playful collection of contemporary art that adds to the visual appeal. Though Blue Heron Lakehouse is just 20 minutes from downtown Bellevue and 25 minutes from Seattle, it’s surrounded by woods, gardens and water, giving a sense of privacy and making a stay here a true getaway. Northwest-inspired gardens, expansive flower borders and a natural waterfront draw wildlife ranging from deer and raccoons to bald eagles to the home’s iconic great blue heron. The main floor features a plush, private primary suite with gorgeous lake and mountain views. A bunk room for 4 is also situated on the main floor. There is plenty of room for entertaining on this level, starting with the home’s new media lounge, with a full granite wet bar, which features a Sub-Zero beverage fridge and fun contemporary glasses and barware. A contemporary leather sectional offers comfortable viewing for the 75” flat-screen with 5.1 surround-sound, and a nook holds a poker/games table, the perfect spot for challenge rounds of a number of games available. At the heart of the main floor, the great room features a large, curving sectional and leather swivel chairs facing the lake. An open-concept granite-and-stainless chef’s kitchen at one end of the great room is furnished with high-end appliances and abundantly stocked with All-Clad cookware, a plethora of high-end kitchen implements and absolutely everything needed to prepare feasts. There is seating for 3 at high-top stools at the kitchen island and 8 at the adjacent live-edge dining table. A balcony off the dining area has a bistro set for morning coffee, and a spiral staircase steps down to a terrace near the hot tub. On the lower level, a canary-yellow modern sectional in the central family room offers room to spread out and watch videos on a 65” screen. There are three bedrooms on this level, including the Garden Room (king), a spacious room with a window wall overlooking a peaceful shade garden and stream; the Patio Suite (queen), with French doors opening to a leafy, private side patio; and the Lakeview Room (queen), with a stunning view of the lake through a window wall that opens to the upper terrace. All the bedrooms feature soft linens, cushy bathrobes and fluffy duvets for peaceful slumbers, and the bathrooms offer a range of comforts, from heated floors and natural soap and shampoo products to curbless showers with rain-shower heads. Just outside, on the upper terrace, a hot tub for 8 beckons you to soak in the extravagant views in warmth and comfort. The shady North patio, just around the corner, is a relaxing space for conversations on hot days, and on the southern border a small natural stream draws the attention of little ones. Throughout the outdoor spaces, flagstone paths meander through beautifully arranged gardens, offering a chance to breathe in the fresh Northwest air while admiring seasonal blooms and mossy trees. The home’s star outdoor attraction is the Boathouse, with glass windows and sliders on two sides overlooking the lake and gardens. Originally a building for housing boats, this renovated space today holds a bar and kitchenette, adding tremendously to the home’s entertainment appeal. Just off the boathouse, a wooden deck extending nearly over the lake has a plush outdoor lounge sofa and a modern fire table that, come nighttime, adds to the magic of this lakeside setting. Sliding doors in the boathouse open wide to a flagstone dining terrace with a 42” pro Lynx grill and teak table for 8, with a lush lawn just beyond. Down a few steps, the lakeside terrace is the length of a basketball court, bordered by a fenced organic herb and vegetable garden at one end. Guests are welcome to enjoy fresh-picked peas, beans, basil and more, depending on the season. This terrace is tiled with vintage blue dance floor tiles, a comfortable, forgiving surface that’s ideal for child’s play, rounds of cornhole … or dancing. Our long dock gets you out into the heart of the action on the lake, and comfortable Adirondack chairs give you the ideal viewing spot for watching water skiers carve deep curves and wakeboarders taking on air as they do acrobatic moves atop the waves. In warm weather, indulge in the pleasures of lake life by diving off the end of the dock and enjoying a swim before lying in the sun. (Lake Sammamish is the warmest Western Washington lake, making it ideal for swimming.) Explore the lake’s shoreline via kayak or canoe (we have 3 maneuverable kayaks) or bring your own boat to get in on the boating action. Half the fun of a stay at Blue Heron Lakehouse is watching wildlife. In addition to great blue herons and various waterfowl, black-capped chickadees, blue jays and other birds are drawn in by our birdfeeders and a bird bath. For a thrilling experience, watch as one of our resident bald eagles soars over your head then swiftly swoops down to pluck a trout out of the lake. When dusk arrives, the lake turns pastel hues reflecting the sunset, twinkling string lights illuminate the gardens and the fire table glows, while jasmine perfumes the air. After a sparkling evening of cocktails, conversation and perhaps a celebration, walk to the end of the dock, where you’ll be treated to a spangle of stars in the dark sky, and if you’re lucky, a magical moonrise, reflecting on the lake. When you’re ready to retire you’ll retreat to a quiet, luxurious suite or room. The home’s numerous comforts include air-conditioning, smart Nest thermostats and a Sonos whole-house sound system, so you can listen to your favorite tunes anywhere on the property. There is ample parking space—a rarity on the lake—with room for 2 cars in front and 6 in a private gravel lot, with hillside stairs leading down to the house. Blue Heron Lakehouse is ideal for family reunions, friend gatherings, staycations and small weddings, and we also regularly host business groups for executive retreats, product development brainstorming sessions, buyer events and more. Our home has also been the setting for commercial photo shoots and productions. We’re featured on Lifetime channel's “Marrying Millions” reality show, in a Burger King Shark Week commercial and a Chevrolet commercial, with corporate clients including Amazon, Microsoft and Google, among many other companies. Blue Heron Lakehouse has magnified the joy of participants in gatherings and celebrations for more than a decade. Come experience the many features of this gorgeous, secluded waterfront home situated in one of the most desirable locations in the entire Seattle area and see for yourself what makes this home a true Northwest paradise.