A first-time rental, this private, well-cared-for, peaceful townhome shows pride in ownership and is beautifully appointed. It overlooks the beautiful Burke Gilman trail in a fantastic neighborhood! The home is set back off the street on the border of Hawthorn Hills & Windermere neighborhoods. This property is just minutes from 520, Children's Hospital & the University of Washington. It is also a short distance to beautiful Lake Washington parks and beaches. Enjoy just a 15-20-minute commute to Downtown Seattle or Bellevue. There are plenty of excellent restaurants nearby, as well as premier shopping at the University Village. The fabulous Metropolitan market is just down the road. This location has a walk/bike score of 78. A bus line to The UW & downtown Seattle is just a few blocks away. This spacious, light-filled home offers a peaceful Zen-like oasis and excellent privacy close to the city!The first-floor entry offers an office/guest room with a large storage closet and an ensuite bathroom with a shower. Through the sliding glass doors, you'll find an easy-care, very private backyard space with large slate tiles and mature plantings. There is plenty of room for outdoor furniture and planter boxes. Spend hot summer days cooled by the tall trees in the backyard forest.The second floor is an expansive great room (living room, dining room, and kitchen) with pristine light-colored hardwoods throughout this level. The home gets beautiful natural light all day long with its southern exposure. There is a cozy gas fireplace in the living room that adds both ambiance and extra warmth. The large sliding glass doors open to a step-out balcony facing the trail, creek & trees. Freshly painted walls and recessed lighting accent this space throughout.The U-shaped chef's kitchen features light-colored cabinetry, gas cooking, and plenty of space to spread out on the granite countertops! Enjoy modern stainless appliances including a fridge, dishwasher, and microwave. The granite prep / [Use EMAIL button] to a very spacious formal dining room, and would easily fit a table & chairs for 6. There is also a powder room 1/2 bath on this level.The third floor features a primary bedroom and a secondary. Both bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms. The primary suite has double sinks, a shower, and a bathtub. The primary suite also looks over Burke Gilman trail with large windows and sliding glass doors to a step-out balcony. Both bedrooms have plenty of closet space. The laundry room with a washer/dryer is also on this level.Amenities:- One car attached garage with remote and interior entry. There is also plenty of street parking in front. - Energy-efficient, radiant floor heating throughout with zonal heating. - Gas stove & fireplace - Upstairs laundry- Easy care private backyardTenant pays all utilities -- w/s/g, electric, gas, and cable -- and will be assisted with account set-up. There is an older security system that would be the tenants' responsibility to set up an account with if desired. Terms: 10-month lease. $3,100 security deposit. $40/adult app fee. Last month's rent deposit staged over four months to ease the burden. All utilities by tenant. No smoking inside. No pets. Renter's insurance is required. $500 with a signed holding agreement will hold the unit exclusively for you and will be credited towards the security deposit at move-in.Keywords: Laurelhurst, Bryant, Ravenna, University Village, Sandpoint, Work from home. Microsoft, Matthews Beach.