The way to a man’s—no—anyone’s heart is through their stomach. That is likely at least part of the explanation for our love of Thanksgiving—the delicious kick-off to the holiday season. As we partake in turkey this week, followed by shopping, some college football, and even some holiday baking, we’re taking a look at some of the finest kitchens and dining rooms currently on the market for hosting the holidays in the Pacific Northwest.
The Legacy
Represented by Fiore Pignataro
What makes a house a home? As many brokers will tell you, it’s their clients. As Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty broker Fiore Pignataro puts it, “What makes this a special home for the holidays is that as owners Jan and Harold Prodzinski, spent over 50 years in this home with their loved ones.”


As an integral part of their neighborhood, the Prodzinskis were known for elaborate decorations both inside and outside of the home and for a very big, and festive Christmas party. “It’s not the standard of today’s home – marble-and-stainless-steel kitchen, etc.,” says Fiore. “This home harkens back to a different era in Seattle when Capitol Hill was a more modest address with homes filled with large households and big aspirations.”
The Prodzinskis are looking forward to passing on this festive legacy they’ve built to the next homeowners.
Seattle, Washington (Pending)


Gathering Together, Inside and Out
Represented by Michele Schuler
If throwing a holiday soiree, you know that the more your company grows so does the merriment. Sometimes that means things get a little too warm for your cozy holiday sweaters. This contemporary retreat on Mercer Island boasts vaulted ceilings combined with an open floor plan and a covered deck to make entertaining a delight year-round. As fall evenings start early, this well-lit outdoor space provides the homeowner and their guests with a place to cool off, whether waiting those final minutes for the turkey or to sip on some mulled-wine or other holiday favorites as an after-dinner digestif.
On Thanksgiving Day, the chef’s kitchen boasts Miele appliances and Poggenpohl cabinetry, along with a walk-in pantry featuring extra room for storage.


The Kitchen: The Heart of the Home
Represented by Becky Gray
Boasting a coffered ceiling and surrounded by walls of windows, the kitchen in this Woodinville home is destined to cook everything from the turkey and fixings to the pumpkin pie. Often, hosts find that when they’re kitchen pulling together the final details for the holiday meal, others gather with them, whether it’s just to chat or offer a helping hand. In this open-plan kitchen, living and dining room, guests and hosts can mingle from happy hour through dessert.
Be sure to find the right wine to match your bird: this home comes with a wine cellar as well as a walk-in pantry.
Formal Dining with a View
Represented by Neda Perrina, Eleanor Heyrich, and Phil Greely


If the holidays are a time for dressing up, opening a bottle of fine wine, look no further than the dining room inside the estate at Perkins Manor. The table is set among floor to ceiling windows that look out over Elliott Bay and is placed under vintage, lantern pendant lights curated from around the globe. Imagine dining by candlelight surrounded by friends and loved ones who gather every year to keep up traditions.
The epicurean kitchen at Perkins Manor boasts stainless steel appliances and a gas range.


Double the Living
Represented by Sean Nielsen and Ashley Flynn
In this expansive home in Newcastle, where the double-oven is a must for holiday cooking, the double living spaces also amplify the holiday merriment. Whether the party has gathered in the kitchen, or it’s time to relax after enjoying dessert, two adjacent living spaces, one to the kitchen and one to the dining room, amplify comfort and mingling. Both living spaces feature fireplaces to keep guests cozy, whether the party is spilling out from the kitchen, or just beginning to wind down after dinner in the dining room.


Open for Comfort Food
Represented by Robyn Kimura Hsu and Rachel Schindler
The chef in this epicurean kitchen has plenty of space to move around at the L-shaped island. With the stovetop abutting the dining area, each Thanksgiving dish can stay hot right up until the moment it’s time to serve. The open floor plan of this Mercer Island home also allows seamless movement from kitchen to dining to living spaces, allowing your festivities to grow and move from room to room with ease.
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