Property Watch: A Charming Bainbridge Island Estate Defines Northwest Fusion

Though it appears deep in the woods, this Bainbridge estate isn’t far from the ferry terminal.

What does the rest of the world picture when they think of Seattle architecture? Outside the Space Needle—or, maybe, the Tacoma house from 10 Things I Hate About You—architect Bernie Baker’s work on early Starbucks prototypes and Eddie Bauer locations around the country helped build the way the nation sees the Pacific Northwest.

Baker’s Bainbridge Island estate—an early-’80s revamp of a charming Victorian cottage—hits closer to home.

Despite his clear ties to the region, Baker’s design ethos defies traditional definitions. This home leans Craftsman, with its handcrafted woodwork and classic decorative

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