5837 Ambleside Loop, Anacortes, WA 98221
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Listed by:cindy cyr
Office:realogics sotheby's int'l rlty
MLS#:2345518
Source:NWMLS
5837 Ambleside Loop,Anacortes, WA 98221
$4,995,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,068 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Price summary
- Price:$4,995,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$2,415.38
About this home
Your Island Estate
Step through the gates and into a world of unparalleled beauty at 5837 Ambleside Loop, Guemes Island. This extraordinary estate spans over 65 acres of protected and open land on Guemes Island, the southernmost of the San Juan Islands. Redefining waterfront living, the property boasts over 1,664 feet of private shoreline, and 59+ acres, a sophisticated 2,068-square-foot, three-bedroom cabin, and six one-acre waterfront lots. Whether as a private retreat or an investment in an exclusive lifestyle, this stunning estate offers a rare opportunity to make every day feel like a vacation. A rare offering to escape — to nature, the water, to the calm and quiet, and your private island home. The beauty of this natural setting sprawls over tamed and untamed grounds. offering sland living and inner peace, with an abundance of opportunity to create your paradise in the San Juans. Northern vistas of Padilla Bay, Bellingham & Mt. Baker sparkle from this rare waterfront property. Experience the wonders of a sea breeze and wildlife just outside your door, and find the opportunities are limitless.
The Home
A cozy 2,068-square-foot, three-bedroom, 1.75-bath main home is your safe haven on saltwater shores. With plenty of room for loved ones and guests, the existing home has been exquisitely maintained and updated by San Juan Architects Bosworth Hoedemaker, offering an interior that harkens back to a great Northwest escape. Cedar paneling and ceilings hug the stone fireplace, echoing the natural elements at every opportunity. Floor-to-ceiling windows face the water, and sliding doors open to the deck and side yard, with the beach a few easy steps away. The kitchen is prepped for epicurean excursions, with design and function carefully considered. At once fresh and timeless, vintage and new—built-ins line the dining area, and the stunning wood slab island ties all of the elements of the space together.
The home’s primary suite offers a private escape, and the en suite bathroom with dual sinks, walk-in slate shower, and clawfoot soaking tub. The guest wing has a second bedroom overlooking the water with a third bedroom and sitting room off the. kitchen, offering comfort and respite.. In place of an alarm clock, you awake to the calming sounds of the waves lapping the shore as the sun distantly rises.
The Grounds
Majestic and raw, landscaped and untamed, the sprawling acreage is comprised of 1,664 feet of low to high bank waterfront. Large grassy areas can host daytime extravaganzas, or opt for something smaller, like an al fresco dinner on the home’s deck as golden hour sets the sky aflame before the sun goes down.
One of the most enchanting features of the property is its proximity to wildlife. Watch bald eagles soar overhead, as birds tweet in the trees above. From seagulls to trumpeter swans, feathered friends sing across the island — an ideal draw for the resident birder.
Opportunities Abound
A legacy estate of this proportion may offer the opportunity for development. Six one-acre buildable lots along the high-to-low water-frontage have been approved by Skagit Planning and Development, with underground utilities present on each site. (The existing home is on Lot #1.) The additional 59-plus acres offer the opportunity to create a family compound, corporate retreat, or, perhaps an equestrian center -- this estate is whatever you want it to be.
Life on Guemes Island
Guemes Island is the southeastern-most island in the San Juans. Drive or walk on the ferry for a four-minute ride to or from Anacortes. Offering a mild climate, its location within the Pacific Northwest’s and Olympic Mountain’s banana belt creates a rain shadow. July and August are the warmest months of the year, with temperatures reaching the mid 70's.
The island itself is 8.6 miles, offering a diversity of wildlife, often observed from the parks and hiking trails that span the island.
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Home facts
- Year built:1980
- Listing ID #:2345518
- Updated:September 26, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:1
- Living area:2,068 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Forced Air, Free Standing Stove Heat
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Metal
- Year built:1980
- Building area:2,068 sq. ft.
- Lot area:65.58 Acres
Schools
- High school:Anacortes High
- Middle school:Anacortes Mid
Utilities
- Water:Individual Well
- Sewer:Septic Tank
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$4,995,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$2,415.38
- Tax amount:$28,071 (2024)
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