18638 2nd Avenue Southwest

EPLE | The Founding Residence of HJEMSTED. Occupying the largest homesite within this limited collection of four Scandinavian residences, Eple is set above Normandy Park, a quiet waterfront enclave on Puget Sound 20 minutes from downtown Seattle, where forested streets, private beaches, and a slower pace define everyday living. Inside, 3,001 square feet unfold across four bedrooms and 3.5 baths, including a private main-level guest ensuite and a framed elevator shaft thoughtfully designed for future installation. Upstairs, the primary suite spans the home's western edge, where vaulted ceilings, a spa bath with heated floors, a walk-in closet, and a private balcony embrace sweeping views toward Puget Sound. Living spaces and the wellness studio capture elevated views of Vashon Island and the Cascade Mountains. Outside, curated orchard plantings—including heritage apple varieties and espalier European pear—honor the land's history and the home's name, Eple, Norwegian for apple. A cedar pergola draped in Ruby Seedless grape vines welcomes guests to the entry terrace, while stone steps ascend to a secluded fire pit terrace designed for watching sunsets over the Sound. Built by Terrain Signature Properties, the residence reflects the quiet confidence of Scandinavian architecture—natural materials, purposeful light, and nothing unnecessary. As the founding residence of HJEMSTED, it establishes the architectural vision for the collection from its most expansive homesite.