Large Pacific Northwest Home. . Very cozy lower level studio/family room with big screen TV, stone fireplace, full bath, kitchen, bed room & laundry room. Large doors open onto "zen" like yard with water features & flower garden. Lower level is handicapped accessible and self contained.
Main level: Beautifully appointed open floor plan, kitchen, dining & living area. Another cozy fireplace, surrounded by french doors. Also well appointed master bedroom w/ bath, bedroom & office and bathroom with tub.
Watch the sunset behind the Olympic mountains from the elevated deck. Charming sprial staircase to the gardens.
Outdoor features rocks and private quiet & natural walking paths on the property. Central heating. Air conditioning not necessary. Garage. Near Public transportation and good schools.
House is about a 2.5 hour drive from The Olympic Games in Vancouver BC, Canada. Very clean & modern.

Trees or Mountain views from ALL from all windows.
Charm abounds. Lovely neighbors -- in the distance you can hear the laughter of a few children -- but the house is secluded and surrounded with about 100 large evergreen trees cleared only to see the mountains with snow cap peaks year around. 2 hours to ski resorts. 2.5 hours to the Pacific Ocean. 10 minutes to beaches & parks.
OH - the house has one very sweet kitty -- who would enjoy your company.

I'm a recently retired Department of the United States Navy professional civilian employee. I lived in Asia & Europe for much of my 30 year career and I truly enjoy other cultures and their traditions.
I would like to exchange for a small cottage or even a few rooms with a few aminities in a small village or BIG city (London, Sevilla, Paris, Tokyo - have all been "home" to me). I'm writing a book and need a change of scenery. I regret that I am not fluent in any other languages -- but I always managed to get on well when I lived in non english speaking countires.
I am willing to negotiate many alternatives.