Look!: 'Storybook' Home in Kitsap County

Who knew Wonderland was just a short ferry ride away from Seattle? This house in Olalla is currently on the market for less than most condos within Seattle's city limits. And it's a trip. In the vernacular, that is.

The asking price is $359, 000, and it includes no less than 5 stone fireplaces. We can't say we'd choose this over a host of other options, but there's something to be said for knowing it exists. We kind of dig the two-sided fireplace in the picture, though.

Images: Mab Real Estate

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I used to dream of living in a house like that as a little girl. While now I'd stop and think about making a purchase like that I must admit it still is an attractive idea to me. Talk about a house with character.

posted by girlonthem00n on March 20th 2008 at 9:59am
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I love the house itself though it would be a challenge to decorate...kind of reminds me of Bilbo's Hobbit house, but also Luke Skywalkers childhood home.....I keep wanting to see the Eames molded fiberglass lounger in there echoing the white undulating walls...maybe a sputnic lamp...

posted by bgball on March 20th 2008 at 10:50am
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I'm surprised that the neighbors aren't up in arms because of how different it is from the rest of the houses on the street...

posted by bepsf on March 20th 2008 at 11:13am
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I think I'm in love! My very own Smurf village!

posted by beelzabean on March 20th 2008 at 11:33am
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I would buy this in a heartbeat. I love it!

posted by alisong on March 20th 2008 at 11:55am
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Such a different house! Looks quaint and lovely.

Although I worry, why are there 5 fireplaces? Does this house have no modern-day heating system? But does Seattle area need heating system? As said above, the decorating bit is challenging. Forget about open floor plans here.

I might consider, if money was not an object.

posted by MintC on March 20th 2008 at 11:59am
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Love it...I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

posted by hdtex on March 20th 2008 at 12:04pm
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i'd throw myself down the rabbit hole in a heartbeat if it would be i'd be able to live in a place like this

posted by Kat1 on March 20th 2008 at 12:52pm
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Wow... I might considder moving to Kitsap for this place. Its still JUST outside of my budget sadly.

Does anybody else think the beige carpet just kills the fairtale vibe? I would be going nuts with the fairtale furniture as an extention of this wacky house. I'm thinking Modern Suess Hobbit.

Did anyone else follow the link to see the real estate agent suggest the place as a great daycare? They also refer to it as a Hansel & Gretel cottage.... Why would I let my kids stay at some place called that? I'd worry they'd be on the snack time menu. :)

posted by DahliaCactus on March 21st 2008 at 6:32am
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I want to live there right now!!!

posted by polychrome1 on June 27th 2008 at 7:21pm
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