5.06 acres in Island County, WA

They call this lovely 5-acre oasis Haly Rune, which is Celtic for the Holy Whisper . This beautiful home with park-like gardens was featured in the 2016 Whidbey Island Garden Tour. Gardeners will marvel at the chateau-style rose garden with its artfully designed arched metal gates & a large water fountain. The rose garden, which is known as Breer Rood (Celtic for Rose Cross), is adjacent to the 60-foot-long pergola draped in wisteria that leads to fenced veggie gardens. The large, heavy-duty barn w/sliding barn doors where you can store your boat, car collection, and all your gardening equipment. Just outside the house, you ll find The Tuscan Terrace with a large deck & outdoor dining, and a large Italian-style pizza oven. The home features walls of windows w/panoramic views of the sound & your own private sanctuary. Entertain in style around the sprawling chef's island, showcasing Fantasy Blue Quartzite & upscale appliances. The wrap-around deck frames the home, providing views of the Tuscan Terrace below while barbequing or using the dry/steam sauna. The front side views the Sound, perfect for morning coffee or evening wine. The upstairs primary suite is 1,100 sq. ft. with expansive views of the Sound & gardens. An ensuite for guests and a large flex space for an office/family rm or gym. On the main level is the 3rd ensuite. The home offers complete privacy & a 2 min drive to UBCC, 5 min drive to Freeland shopping or Bayview, & 15 minutes to the Ferry.