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Beached Sailboat in Port Townsend

11-07-09
Sandra White
Sandra White: Real Estate Agent in Port Townsend, WA

Port Townsend Boating Mishap

High winds and unusual sea conditions prevailed in Port Townsend on Friday morning, causing this craft to end up on the beach. Those aboard were rescued by the Coast Guard as onlookers watched.

In the far distance is Point Wilson Lighthouse and the Straits of San Juan De Fuca. Normally a very quiet inlet with no waves, and the biggest threat is usually floating logs.

Image of Beached Sailboat

Port Townsend Neighborhoods Part Two

11-06-09
Sandra White
Sandra White: Real Estate Agent in Port Townsend, WA

Port Townsend Neighborhoods

Port Townsend is a small town, geographically as well as density of population. Situated on the Quimper Peninsula, there is water on three sides, with Admiralty Bay to the East, the Strait of Juan De Fuca to the Nortrh, and Discovery Bay on the west side. No room for urban sprawl here! There are only 6 or 7 areas that are thought of as distinct neighborhoods, each with it's own abience and characteristics....

  • Bell Neighborhood
  • Cape George
  • Fort Worden
  • Kala Point
  • Morgan Hill
  • North Beach
  • Uptown

Cape George

Cape George is a beautiful little planned community on the West side of the Quimper Peninsula on Discovery Bay. The community is divided into areas on both sides of Cape George Rd. with 2 waterview areas and one inland area with parcels on acreage.

The community has lovely amenities such as a small marina, clubhouse, beach and picnic areas, and lush walking trails. Homes in Cape George Colony and Cape George Village have beautiful water and sunset views, as well as views of Protection Island.

Homes in the Colony are custom built ramblers, ranch and cottage style homes and range in price from high $200's to the high 600's., with a couple of exceptions. There are simple CC&R's and a Homeowner's Association with nominal montly fees around $65.00.

Arial view of Cape George

Port Townsend Neighborhoods: Part One

11-02-09
Sandra White
Sandra White: Real Estate Agent in Port Townsend, WA

Image of Bell Neighborhood

Port Townsend Neighborhoods

Port Townsend is a small town, geographically as well as in density of population. Situated on the Quimper Peninsula, there is water on three sides, with Admiralty Bay to the East, the Strait of Juan De Fuca to the Nortrh, and Discovery Bay on the west side. No room for urban sprawl here! There are only 6 or 7 areas that are thought of as distinct neighborhoods, each with it's own abience and characteristics....

  • Cape George
  • Fort Worden
  • Kala Point
  • Morgan Hill
  • North Beach
  • Uptown
  • Bell

Bell Neighborhood

Located to the west of North Beach, this lovely wooded area is known for tall firs and cedars, northwest style custom homes, common spaces of natural plants, and long serene walking trails.

Homes range in size from around 1800 sq. ft. to over 3000 and most lots are 10000 sq. ft. or more. There are some CC&R's which are very limited and short, mostly to rule out manufactured homes and building on lots sub standard lots. Homes range in price from the low 300'000's to $665,000.

There is a strong sense of community in the neighborhood, children at play, and a wonderful smell of pine trees

Port Townsend's Haunted Buildings

10-27-09
Sandra White
Sandra White: Real Estate Agent in Port Townsend, WA

PORT TOWNSEND'S HAUNTED BUILDINGS

Port Townsend is a favorite place for some amateur ghost hunters, and their findings include 3 well known historical buildings. Using film, digital cameras, audio and video recording systems, and computerized surveilance gear they feel they can determine extra paranormal activity. They feel Port Townsend is one of the most haunted communities in the state of Washington.

IMAGE OF COMMANDER'S HOUSE PORT TOWNSEND The "Commander's House" at Fort Worden showed some "orbs" (not visible to the naked eye) in photograpy taken by a team of "ghost hunters" that visited Port Townsend in 2006. Built in the late 1800's and open to the public as a museum, this wonderful home overlooks the Parade Grounds at the fort.

IMAGE of Manressa Castle, Port TownsendAnother rich field was the Manressa Castle (built in 1891) with many local ghost stories, surely embellished over the years, The group found a lot of unexplained activity in the attic and orbs have been photographed there as well. Some hotel guests have reported individual incidences ( a broken grandfather clock in the foyer that chimes, ghostly shapes and cold breezes.) Film crews come regularly to the former Jesuit seminary to photograph in hopes of finding some evidence.

Image of Palace Hotel at nightThe Palace Hotel (1889) is the favorite place of ghosts in the downtown area of Port Townsend. Average tourists have reported many stories of unusual activity ( a strange presesence) and employees have also seen or felt strange things at the hotel.

Atop the staircase is a large portrait of the Lady in Blue, a mournful, mysterious woman from decades ago whose legend paints her as having ties to a former brothel that operated at the hotel from 1925 to 1933. The spirit of the Lady in Blue is believed to leave the portrait to walk the Palace halls in search of a lost lover.

Happy Halloween!

Port Townsend Waterfront Homes Part Three

10-13-09
Sandra White
Sandra White: Real Estate Agent in Port Townsend, WA

Port Townsend Waterfront Homes Part Three

Kala Point Waterfront Homes

A 5 or 6 minute drive just outside downtown Port Townsend, Kala Point is a wonderful gated community with acres of green belt, tall oaks and pines, miles of trails and beautiful custom built northwest style homes on large 1/3 acre + lots. Subdivided in the late 70's, this beautiful little community has wide tree lined streets, low density, a gorgeous beach and lagoon with small pier, boat launch and area for your kayaks; large clubhouse with pool, library, and social/card-room; tennis courts and well maintained walking paths throughout. Most amazing are the low $65 per month HOA fees.

Waterfront homes are not often available, and one just sold last month in the mid $700's with less than 30 days on the market.

image of Kala Point waterfront viewStill available:

Lovely Custom waterfront bluff home(½ acre lot) on quiet cul de sac that is shared with only 2 other homes. Incredible views of shipping lanes, Port Townsend city views, Mt. Baker and Indian Island. Gloriously peaceful and quiet. with eagles soaring overhead. This well appointed home is just over 2000 sq. feet with views from every room from huge wood trimmed windows, large deck and over-sized garage. Great value in the high $600's.

For more information regarding this or other homes in the Port Townsend, Port Ludlow area please call me at 360-301-5151