Just heard on the news yesterday that there is a new floating home on the market for $2.5 million. The 2,075 sq. ft. property is one of the largest on Lake Union, and has one of the best locations as well. The houseboat has an open floor plan on the ground floor with gorgeous window lines on all three sides of the living room, three additional rooms on the upper floor, and a major sized deck boasting one of the most spectacular views to the Downtown Seattle skyline and the Fourth of July fireworks every year.
If there is a downside for whomever the new owner may be, it is the fact that living in this houseboat is probably a little akin to living in a fishbowl. Cruise boats are constantly passing by with tourists taking photos on their digital cameras or their camcorders. Strangers will forever be trespassing onto your property for the chance to walk on your hallowed deck. You will never be able to have a messy living room for fear that a picture of it will end up on a website somewhere someday.
Oh yeah, in case you were living under a rock in the early 90's and haven't yet figured it out, the houseboat we are talking about is the same one featured in the movie "Sleepless in Seattle." Has anyone notified one Mr. Tom Hanks? Wouldn't it be full circle if Hanks bought the house after he was featured living in it in the movie?
Hmm, if I had $2.5 mil, would I blow it on an iconic Seattle landmark and eat Ramen for the rest of my days? Or would I move to a small Caribbean island live like a king? Decisions, decisions. Luckily, or unluckily, that is one decision I do not have to make. I wonder if the Space Needle will ever go up for sale?
Here is photo of the Downtown Seattle skyline from this property. This photo, as well as all other photos above, are from the property listing website.
Finally, to whomever buys this house, please invite me over to dinner sometime. I promise I am a very entertaining and well-mannered dinner guest, and I will bring you a nice bottle of wine.
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