If You Love Midcenturies and Houseboats, This $1.2M Floating Home Has the Best of Both Worlds

by Grace Bernard

Moored in Seattle’s Portage Bay, the 1958 residence by architect Gerald van Slyck conjures up cabin vibes with cozy wood-wrapped interiors.

Moored in Seattle’s Portage Bay, this 1958 floating home by architect Gerald van Slyck conjures up cabin vibes with cozy wood-wrapped interiors.

Location: 3130 Portage Bay Place E #C, Seattle, Washington

Price: $1,175,000

Year Built: 1958

Original Architect: Gerald Van Slyck

Footprint: 833 Square Feet (1 Bed, 1 Bath) 

From the Agent: "Come live in your custom floating home with 43-foot moorage, parking, and a well-managed HOA. Enjoy the perfect balance of lakeside tranquility and city convenience in this floating home by architect Gerald Van Slyck. Vaulted ceilings and expansive windows flood the home with natural light, while two outdoor spaces offer seamless indoor/outdoor living on the water. A rare and atypical 43-foot moorage offers exceptional flexibility to accommodate a wide range of vessels, including sailboats. A well-managed HOA covers utilities and supports long-term upkeep for easy ownership. Live on the lake with quick access to Seattle’s metropolitan neighborhoods, dining, cafes, and entertainment."

The houseboat has been staged by solid oak furniture maker Keeps, rug design practice Studio Tenjung, and local vintage design shop In The Comfort Of.

The houseboat has been staged by furniture maker Keeps, rug design practice Studio Tenjung, and local vintage design shop In The Comfort Of.  

Photo by Emily Un

Photo by Emily Un

A 1950s modular sofa by Martin Borenstein anchors the living, accented by Studio Tenjung's LIWU yak wool rug.

A 1950s modular sofa by Martin Borenstein anchors the living, accented by Studio Tenjung’s Liwu yak wool rug. 

Photo by Emily Un

Photo by Emily Un

The houseboat is moored in Portage Bay, which connects to Lake Union and is close to Seattle's famous Gas Works Park.

The houseboat is moored in Portage Bay, which connects to Lake Union and is close to Seattle’s Gas Works Park. 

Photo by Emily Un

Photo by Emily Un

Photo by Emily Un

Photo by Emily Un

Photo by Emily Un

Photo by Emily Un

Keeps' solid oak Architect Bed and nightstands complete the open-concept bedroom.

The open-concept bedroom is outfitted with an Architect bed and nightstands by Keeps. 

Photo by Emily Un

Photo by Emily Un

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