For Sale: The Grand Dame Of Port Townsend, Washington

Grand Dame 1888 Victorian

Behold the Starrett House, ‘the Grand Dame’ of Port Townsend, Washington.

This Victorian head-turner is being sold as a ‘turn-key’ B&B business with most of the antique furnishings included!

the Starrett House Grand Dame Victorian in Port Townsend WA

Priced at $1,500,000, this exquisite home has 11 bedrooms, and 10 bathrooms in 5,796 square feet.

the Starrett House Grand Dame Victorian in Port Townsend WA

A stunning and rare “free hung” staircase rises 70 feet from ground floor to dome.

The dome features beautiful frescoes of angelic maidens.

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

Built in 1889 by George Starrett for his wife Ann, this home is a very tangible gesture of love (and wealth).

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

Each room is rich with saturated color and artistic detail.

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

There are so many original features intact in this home… the wood floors, the pocket doors, the period light fixtures & hardware, the millwork, trim, and moldings.

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

The one room that is NOT in original condition, is the kitchen.

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

Converted to a commercial kitchen to service the bed & breakfast, the kitchen is thoroughly modernized but still charming.

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

There is also a lovely green pantry room being used as a library:

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

Have a look at some of the gorgeous bedrooms…

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

View from the Purple room:

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

On the very top floor is the owner/innkeeper’s flat.

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

There are three separate bedrooms on this floor, so the whole family could live up here and help run the historic inn!

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

Down on the garden level, there is an entirely separate apartment for the in-laws or… additional rental income.

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

Outside, there are both patio and grassy areas.

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

This landmark home is prominently situated on a corner lot with a brick foundation and sturdy faux slate roof.

744 Clay St Port Townsend, Washington 98368

Here’s hoping this Grand Dame finds a wonderful new owner who relishes all her historic character!

 

Source:

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/744-Clay-St_Port-Townsend_WA_98368_M26915-24643

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