A Luxury Home in Kirkland is typically defined in a number of ways. Quality of craftsmanship is one of the primary qualifiers. Builders such as Buchan are generally associated with craftsmanship. Using granite or marble slab countertops, tiled floors, Viking appliances and other top quality materials is another sign of luxury. The size of the luxury home also comes into account. Typically, luxury homes are over 3,500 sq. feet. The price of luxury homes is a moving number. A few years ago, with the housing market in its’ peak, a luxury home was over $2,000,000. In the current housing market, the criteria may drop to just above $1,000,000. One of the top criteria that luxury home buyers look for when purchasing a home, or relocating, is location.

In Kirkland, there are a number of locations where luxury homes are located. West of Market Street is a great location for luxury homes. There are a number of reasons why this is a great location for luxury homes. First off, it’s right next to the east shore of Lake Washington. Secondly, it’s within walking distance, or a short drive to downtown Kirkland. Thirdly, it’s not too difficult to get to the freeway, or straight down 85th street and over to Microsoft.

Another location for luxury homes is on the hillside by Yarrow Bay. There are a wide variety of luxury homes near Yarrow Bay including some older craftsman style luxury homes and newer, contemporary style luxury homes. Yarrow Bay provides great views of Lake Washington.

Houghton, Moss Bay, and Carillon Point are other great areas in Kirkland that offer great locations for luxury homes. Of course, the piece de resistance is Hunts Point. Hunts Point is located along the shores of Lake Washington. It’s a somewhat exclusive community and home to a number of multi-millionaires. Hunts Point offers great location, waterfront property, exclusivity and prestige. It is also very quiet with very little traffic going to and from Hunts Point.

With the housing market in its’ current down state and mortgage rates staying low, maybe now’s the time to move up to a luxury home. Or, if you’re relocating, there are a number of great locations in Kirkland that would prove to be wonderful places to live in luxury.

Tags: Housing Market, Kirkland, Luxury Homes, Relocation

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