This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2,678 square foot Buehler-built home in Olympia’s desirable Canterbury neighborhood exhibits classic architectural charm with contemporary updates. The spacious 0.39-acre lot offers a park-like, fully fenced yard, perfect for outdoor activities and gardening, complemented by a Pennsylvania bluestone patio for indoor-outdoor living. Featuring a newly remodeled primary suite with a custom walk-in shower and dual sinks, along with a magazine-worthy closet, the residence delivers both style and functionality. An oversized 2-car garage and an outbuilding provide excellent storage. Priced at $849,900, this move-in-ready home is nestled near Olympia Schools, combining comfort, elegance, and convenience in an inviting suburban setting.
Backyard Overview
A spacious backyard area extends from the rear of a two-story house with dark roofing and beige siding. The yard features a large grassy lawn bordered by mature, tall evergreen trees offering privacy and shade, casting shadows across the space. A stone patio adjoins the house with outdoor seating, including blue cushioned chairs and decorative plants in pots. The house’s back facade includes multiple windows and a small balcony. Garden beds with flowering shrubs and plants line the edges of the yard, enhancing the natural, serene ambiance of this outdoor living space.
Backyard Seating Area
This backyard features a cosy seating area with two black Adirondack chairs and two small matching stools, arranged on a gravel surface. Behind the chairs, a small wooden shed with a rustic, weathered shingle exterior stands against a wooden privacy fence. The space is surrounded by lush greenery, including a variety of plants and flowers in dark pots, featuring vibrant purple, red, and orange blooms. Tall trees and dense foliage add a natural, serene atmosphere, blending well with the earthy tones of the gravel and wooden elements, creating a charming outdoor retreat.
Backyard Garden
A charming backyard garden area features a well-maintained green lawn in the foreground. A small wooden pergola stands to the left side, providing a decorative entrance to the garden. The central focus is a mature tree, surrounded by lush shrubs and flowering plants, including vibrant blue and purple hydrangeas. Decorative stones and rocks form a dry stream bed that curves naturally around the garden beds. A small shed with a textured wooden roof is positioned towards the back corner, partially obscured by greenery. Wooden fencing encloses the space, with tall trees providing shade and privacy beyond the fence.
Backyard Patio
The backyard patio features a spacious stone floor area adjacent to a two-story house with light beige siding and dark trim around the windows. Two cushioned lounge chairs with blue seats are arranged next to a small round table, facing the lawn. Several large flower pots with colorful blooms, whether white, pink, red, or purple, add vibrant accents. To the right, a covered seating area under a pergola offers shaded comfort with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, adorned with cushions. The pergola posts are decorated with hanging flower baskets, complementing the lush green trees and manicured grass surrounding the space.
Entryway View
This entryway features a white panelled door with six frosted glass sections, allowing soft natural light to filter inside. The walls are painted a warm beige, complementing the rich honey-toned hardwood floor. To the left, a white wooden stair railing with a round finial on the bannister post adds a classic touch. Through a large window visible in the adjacent room, lush green outdoor foliage creates a vibrant contrast. The space feels inviting and bright, with clean lines and neutral tones contributing to a timeless, welcoming atmosphere.
Living Room Details
This living room features a neutral color palette with light beige walls and a matching beige area rug covering the wooden floor. A comfortable beige sofa adorned with black and white throw pillows is positioned against one wall. On either side of the sofa are wooden side tables, each holding a potted green plant; one also has a modern white floor lamp. A rectangular coffee table with a white marble top and dark wooden legs sits centrally on the rug, holding a woven basket with greenery. The room draws focus to a fireplace framed with beige stone tiles and a white mantle, above which hangs a large, black-framed rectangular mirror divided into smaller panes. The space is softly illuminated by recessed ceiling lights, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
Dining Area
This dining area features a round wooden table surrounded by four upholstered chairs in a light cream fabric. The room has a warm, inviting atmosphere with wood flooring covered partially by a patterned circular rug in shades of grey and white. The walls are painted dark charcoal gray on the upper half with white wainscoting below, creating a striking contrast. A large window with white trim lines one wall, allowing abundant natural light and providing a view of lush greenery outside. Floating white shelves on the dark wall hold decorative pottery and trailing green plants. A modern light fixture with multiple round bulbs hangs overhead, enhancing the contemporary yet cozy aesthetic.
Living Room Focal Point
The room centers around a white-painted brick fireplace with a wooden mantel holding a plant that adds greenery to the space. Above the mantel, a flat-screen TV is mounted against the white brick, contrasting with the adjacent dark grey walls. To the left, a framed painting of a tree-lined path brings nature indoors, complementing a tall leafy indoor plant beside a brown leather sofa. The floor is polished wood with a large beige carpet in front of the fireplace. To the right, a white door with classic trim and a wooden dresser with a round mirror, adorned with a white vase of flowers, complete the cozy, modern rustic aesthetic.
Kitchen View
The kitchen features a U-shaped layout with rich, warm wood cabinetry and granite countertops. The cabinetry has black hardware, complementing the black sink faucet and cooktop knobs, creating a cohesive look. A large window above the sink allows natural light to flood in, offering views of a lush backyard with greenery and hanging flower baskets. The backsplash consists of neutral-colored tiles that blend seamlessly with the countertop. A stainless steel dishwasher under the counter adds a modern touch. The beige tile flooring enhances the earthy tone of the space, while a ceiling-mounted light fixture provides balanced illumination.
Kitchen Corner
This kitchen corner features neutral beige tile flooring and white walls that create a bright and clean atmosphere. A built-in wooden cabinet with an open shelving unit stores a microwave and provides additional shelving space. Next to it is a double black oven housed within matching wooden cabinetry. A round wall clock with a black frame is mounted on an adjacent white wall. Through an open doorway, a dining area with a round rug, wooden floor, and white upholstered chairs is visible. A dark green accent wall, light brown leather seating, plants, and a colorful landscape painting characterize the adjoining living room area.
Home Office
This room serves as a functional home office featuring a simple, dark wooden desk positioned against a wall with a large window that allows natural light to stream in, highlighting the room’s neutral beige walls. A gray ergonomic office chair offers comfort, while a modern circular ceiling light provides ample illumination. The hardwood floor adds warmth, complemented by a plush light-toned area rug with a subtle diamond pattern. Minimalist decor includes a single floating shelf with a landscape photo and a tall, leafy green plant in a dark planter on a wooden stand, creating a calm and orderly workspace.
Master Bedroom
This master bedroom features a sophisticated design with a dark gray accent wall behind a white upholstered headboard. The bed is adorned with deep green bedding and white accent pillows, creating a dignified color contrast. On each side of the bed, matching wooden nightstands hold modern silver reading lamps and decorative green vases. The beige carpet complements the soft, beige cushioned bench at the foot of the bed. Two recessed window seats flank the bed, one topped with green cushions and the other next to a beige couch, accented by lush green potted plants, adding natural warmth and freshness to the space. A ceiling fan with lights hangs above, enhancing the room’s comfort and style.
Sitting Area
This sitting area features a small daybed with a light gray cover and five decorative pillows patterned with circular designs. The walls are painted light beige with a bright green lower half, separated by white trim. A large mirror spans the upper portion of one wall, reflecting the room and enhancing light. A white wooden shelving unit holding folded towels is positioned beneath a round wall clock. The flooring is a warm-toned hardwood, and a small gray area rug lies in front of the daybed. A white ceramic side table with a potted plant completes the cozy, fresh ambiance.
Bathroom Interior
A clean and bright bathroom featuring a large vanity countertop with a built-in white sink and brushed nickel faucet. The cabinetry below is painted white with silver hardware, providing ample storage space. Above the sink, a large rectangular mirror is illuminated by an elegant light fixture with six bell-shaped frosted glass shades. To the right, a white bathtub with an overhead shower is partially visible, accompanied by a frosted glass window for privacy and natural light. The walls and ceiling are painted a soft white, complemented by a neutral-toned floor tile and plush bath mat for added comfort.
Laundry Area
This laundry area features a pair of white, front-loading LG washer and dryer units side by side against a beige wall. Above them are four white cabinets with dark round knobs, providing ample storage space. The beige tile floor complements the warm-toned walls. A silver flexible vent hose extends from the dryer to the wall on the left side. The room includes a white door frame opening to the adjacent space with a louvered closet door visible. The baseboard heater along the lower right wall adds to the functional and clean design of this compact laundry space.
Listing Agent: Jodi Ashline of Coldwell Banker Evergreen via Zillow