VISIT
STAY
GROUND TO FLOURISH.
GROUND TO FLOURISH.
A mid-century masterpiece of cedar + stone.
In 1962, a once-sleepy Seattle hosted the World’s Fair. For the millions who visited the Space Needle and Monorail, these design icons reflected an aspirational age.
Across Puget Sound, a Kingston couple was building a remarkable, yet understated home by architect Anker I. Molver. Like other Molver designs, theirs took cues from nature, prioritizing harmony over dominance.
Claire Kerbs
Charlie Kang
Meghan Klein
Claire Kerbs
An outstanding expression of mid-century Pacific Northwest architecture, Molver’s design reflects his Scandinavian heritage and inspiration from travels to Japan. These complementary influences are beautifully expressed through massive timbers sourced and milled on-site.
In 2003, my mom, Kinam Sohn, purchased the house, then described as a “fixer upper.” After extensive repairs that honored its integrity, the house was opened to public stays.
In 2022, I bought my mom’s home, and committed to caretaking this special place. Although my first love is horticulture, I’ve enjoyed curating mid-century art and furnishings to enhance our guests' experience.
The German word Gesamtkunstwerk refers to a “total work of art.” Towards this lofty goal, Anker is an ever-evolving reflection of countless intentional choices leavened by nature’s whim. As it happens, sharing this work-in-progress with guests is part of the project.
At-a-glance
House
4,000-sf mid-century house designed by Anker I. Molver
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Sleeps 12
4 bedrooms + loft
6 beds + 2 fold-down sofas
4 bathrooms
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Steinway grand piano
Viking range + oven
Outdoor cedar hot tub
Indoor jetted tub
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House Gallery featuring:
Robyn Denny, Sarah McGrath, Ash Oaksmith, Angelo Sciolari, Joby Shimamura
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Wood + gas fireplaces
Solar-powered
A/C
Starlink wifi
Quince linens + Onsen towels
Our Place ceramic ware
Dog-friendly
Park
27 acres of rolling hills, lawn and woods w/ path network
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Several acres of gardens, including the Sward, gazebo + campfire pit
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Lavender farm, orchard + hilltop gazebo
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Pond
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“Troughs” waterfall installation and Sward by Matt Kelley, Jalen Carlson + Michael Loverich
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Waterfall Patio w/ BBQ and campfire pit
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Nursery
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Adjacent to 2,000+ acres of forest preserves and parks
Afield
Charming port town of Kingston with restaurants, breweries and:
Auto ferry to Edmonds
Passenger ferry to Seattle
[2.5 miles]
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[0.25 miles]
[5 miles]
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[8 miles]
Poulsbo
[8 miles]
Port Townsend
[33 miles]
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[1.5 hrs to Port Angeles Ranger Stn.]
[1.5 hours via Tacoma Narrows Bridge]
Rates
Peak
May-October*
+ Major Holidays**
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2-night minimum
12 guests max
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$3,000. for 2 nights
($1,000. for each additional night)
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Housekeeping fee included
Pet fee additional
Event fee additional
*Peak Season is generally reserved for events.
**Thanksgiving, Christmas + New Year’s holidays are subject to a 4-night minimum.
Off-Peak
November-April
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2-night minimum
12 guests max
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$2,500. for 2 nights
($850. for each additional night)
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Housekeeping fee included
Pet fee additional
Event fee additional
Next Steps
After careful review of our website, please let me know if you have questions.
Because I respect your time, I’ve created a transparent website, including an extensive FAQ. Because I value my time, I don’t reply to questions covered there, or to copy + paste requests for “more information”.
If you would like to tour the house, please request space on an upcoming group tour.
Thank you for your interest in Anker. I look forward to the opportunity to share this special place with you and your loved ones.
Matt Kelley
Owner/Caretaker
