1601 Donovan Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 4.176 Sq. Ft.
OFFERED AT: $1,750,000
Architecturally stunning and masterfully constructed, this contemporary Fairhaven home offers a rare combination of design, efficiency, privacy, and location just blocks from historic Fairhaven Village's shops, restaurants, and entertainment.
Walls of glass, soaring ceilings, and prized south and west exposure bathe the home in natural light.
The outdoor spaces were created with exceptional care for the ultimate year-round Pacific Northwest lifestyle.
Wood-framed glass doors open to patios and terraces, established perennial gardens, and beautifully landscaped grounds.
A rooftop deck with a sheltering pavilion provides an exceptional entertainment space with bay and island views, plus world-class sunsets.
Inside, enjoy radiant heated concrete and bamboo floors, custom steel railings, and elements that complement the warm wood trim and beams.
Artisan lighting and bespoke built-ins showcase exceptional craftsmanship throughout.
The chef's kitchen features premium Miele appliances, Bosch ventilation, custom cabinetry, and a pantry wall for generous storage.
The primary bedroom and bathroom offer a luxury spa experience.
The guest bedrooms include lofts that create playful and functional extra spaces.
Modern comforts include solar panels, high-efficiency heating and air conditioning, radiant floors, on-demand hot water, automated shades, and premium custom window coverings.
Dozens of established plantings and trees designed by a master gardener enhance the beauty of this artful home.
The two-car garage and partial basement provide ample storage space.
Truly a one-of-a-kind home.
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A modern, multi-story house with dark gray siding and large windows, illuminated from inside, with a rooftop deck and solar panels, in a neighborhood surrounded by trees and other homes at dusk.
Aerial view of a modern multi-story house with large windows and a spacious rooftop deck featuring a seating area, potted plants, and a glass roof structure, illuminated from inside during dusk.
Modern house with large windows, wooden door, concrete steps, and landscaped yard during sunset
Interior view of a modern home living area with large wooden framed glass doors opening to an outdoor balcony with outdoor seating, a wooden kitchen unit, and artistic wall decor under a wood-trimmed ceiling with large windows showing a clear blue sky and greenery outside.
Open-concept living room and kitchen with large sliding glass doors leading to a balcony, wooden beams, colorful abstract paintings, and modern appliances.
Spacious living room with high ceiling, large windows, and a second-floor balcony. It features colorful vintage furniture, a red patterned rug, a glass coffee table, bookshelves, and decorative plants.
Interior view of a modern living space with a large window, colorful abstract painting on the wall, and a view of outdoor patio through glass doors.
Open-concept living room with high ceiling, wooden beams, and a mezzanine. Features include a blue sofa with pillows, a glass-top coffee table, a red rug, and a kitchen area with a wooden counter and black chairs. Large windows bring in natural light.
Open-concept living room and kitchen with wooden beams, sliding glass door to patio, colorful sofa, artwork, and decorative plants.
Modern kitchen with black countertops, light wood cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. Contains a kitchen island with two black chairs, windows with outdoor greenery, and decorative wall art.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, black backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a kitchen island with two black chairs. Wooden beams on the ceiling and a red rug on the concrete floor.
Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, black countertops, and a colorful runner rug. Large window overlooks greenery, and a stainless steel oven and microwave are built into the cabinetry. A glass door leads outside, and the ceiling has recessed lighting.
Bright dining room with wooden table, six black chairs, large window with outside greenery, vintage wooden hutch with mirror, colorful floral bookshelf, plant on a teal side table, and patterned rug.
Interior of a modern home with a staircase, bookshelves, and living area. Wooden and metal staircase centrally positioned, with bookshelves filled with books on the left, and a large potted plant on the right. Living room visible in the background with art on the walls and a sofa.
A bathroom with a large round wooden-framed mirror, a textured white tiled wall, a small framed landscape painting, a window with a view of greenery, a toilet, and a sink
A bedroom with a bed, an armchair, a flat-screen TV, and large windows with curtains, decorated in neutral tones.
A bedroom with a large bed with a gray upholstered headboard, floral bedspread, and pillows. There are two small blue nightstands, one with a small brown lamp. A large abstract painting is on the wall above the bed, and a colorful rug is on the hardwood floor. A round paper lantern hangs from the ceiling, and a narrow framed painting is on the wall near the doorway.
View of a modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, bench, and small window, adjacent to a hallway with a green antique wardrobe, a bench with a cushion, and colorful artwork on the wall.
Modern bathroom vanity with twin sinks, wooden cabinet, framed art artwork on wall, large mirror, shelves with decorative items, black floor tiles, and white walls.
Modern bedroom with large windows, gray curtains, white bedding, and a high ceiling with a hanging light fixture.
Interior view of a modern room with a wooden staircase, a closed wooden door, wooden cabinets, a ballet picture hanging on the grey wall, and a bed in the foreground.
Green tiled bathroom with a walk-in shower, toilet, and framed artwork, with windows showing trees and sky outside.
Interior view of a modern home with wooden staircase, artwork on walls, large windows with blinds, a paper lantern light fixture, and a desk with a chair.
Interior view of a staircase with light wooden steps, white walls, and a black metal railing on the upper level. Artworks are displayed along the walls.
Living room with a brown leather sofa, a yellow armchair, a wooden coffee table, a large potted plant, and artwork on the walls. There are windows allowing natural light, and a ping-pong table can be seen in the background.
A bright dining area with large windows, a door leading to a balcony, a white bookshelf with decorative items and books, a large abstract painting on the wall, and a gray rug near the door.
Living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV mounted on a dark accent wall, and a ping pong table. Windows let in natural light, revealing trees outside.
Interior view of a room with a kitchenette, featuring wooden cabinets, a small wine cooler, a black sink, and large windows showing a scenic outdoor landscape with trees and mountains.
A wooden balcony with planters containing green plants and white flowers, overlooking a neighborhood with trees, rooftops, and a view of the ocean at sunset with colorful pink, purple, and blue sky.
A wooden balcony with black metal railings and outdoor furniture, including a round table and several chairs. The balcony has potted plants in metal containers. The view shows a neighborhood with houses, trees, and a body of water in the distance, under a colorful pink and purple sunset sky.
An outdoor patio with concrete flooring, surrounded by planters with flowers and small trees, during sunset with a colorful sky in shades of pink and purple, and neighboring houses in the background.
A backyard garden at dusk with a fire pit, two chairs, lush green grass, and vibrant flowering plants along the border, enclosed by a black wooden fence and surrounded by tall trees.
An aerial view of a modern, multi-story house illuminated from within during dusk. The house features large windows, a flat roof with solar panels, and a balcony with outdoor seating. Surrounding greenery and neighboring houses are visible.
Modern multi-story house with large windows illuminated from inside, a rooftop deck with a canopy, surrounded by trees and other houses, during sunset.
A modern multi-story house with large windows, outdoor deck, and rooftop patio illuminated at dusk, surrounded by green trees and neighboring houses, mountains in the background.
Aerial view of a neighborhood at sunset with labeled areas: Marine Park in the distance, Fairhaven in the background, and 1601 Donovan Ave in the foreground with surrounding houses and trees.
