City approves the master plan for the new Meydenbauer park

The city is one step closer to the new waterfront park in downtown Bellevue.

The project includes:

• Pedestrian promenade & pier
• Marina redesign
• New activity building and historic whaling building restoration
• Beach and shoreline restoration
• A variety of outdoor gathering, play and activity spaces
• Uncovering a stream
• Multiple access points for waterfront enjoyment
• Improvements to street frontage to strengthen the connection to the lake

The plan encompasses a vision the city has had for over 20 years.

Visual Simulation of Meydenbauer Bay Park’s Entry Plaza Looking West from the Intersection of 100th Avenue and Main Street.For more information and to see a copy of the master plan go tohttp://www.bellevuewa.gov/meydenbauer_project_docs.htm

Tour the City Suites at One Main Street

City Suite - priced from $289,900

Come with us on a virtual tour of the City Suites at One Main Street Condominiums. With prices from $289,900, they are a perfect pied a'terre or landing pad in Downtown Bellevue, an ideal location for an urban retreat. 

Built-in sliders offer flexible privacy for the bedroom

Gourmet kitchen with slab stone countertops, sleek German engineered cabinetry, gas cooking and Zephyr rangehood

Oversized walk-in shower in the fully tiled bathroom

Great living space with hardwoods throughout, gas fireplace and eating bar

The City Suite enjoys the same quality as the largest home, like the concrete and steel construction and air conditioning.

One Main Street is open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. if you'd like to come in and tour this and our other model homes for yourself - 10000 Main Street in Bellevue. For more info: Trish Quigley, 425.452.6246.

(Note: we'll be closed for the holidays on Saturday, December 25th and Saturday, January 1st.)

What's New in Downtown Bellevue?

Wow - we turned our back for a few moments for the snowstorm and Thanksgiving, and look at all the new stores and restaurants that opened in Downtown Bellevue while we weren't looking!

photo courtesy of http://www.bellevue.com/

Microsoft Store, Bellevue Square -- Ok, we heard about this one, but you would have to be under a rock to miss it. Grand opening events included a Miley Cyrus show, a Dave Matthews show and an appearance by Apolo Ohno. Why such a big deal? Because while this isn't the first Microsoft Store in the country, it's the first one in their hometown.

Din Tai Fung, Lincoln Square - Into dumplings? This new upscale Taiwanese dumpling restaurant just opened this weekend. Aside from Los Angeles, they have 21 locations across Asia. It's funny to read the Yelp reviews complaining about a three-hour wait and terrible service when they visited on opening day, which happened to be Black Friday at the mall. Uh, really?

Bill the Butcher, Main Street - This one opened in late September, but it's worth a mention and worth a try because this new neighbor is just down the block from One Main Street, and it's a real, old fashioned, locally owned butcher shop.

Buns on Wheels, Food Truck - Finally a food truck that's Eastside-focused! This truck serves up all natural burgers with locally sourced ingredients. They make a stop at the Downtown Bellevue Barnes & Noble every Tuesday at lunchtime. Check their website for more Eastside locations.

Via Vita Cafe and Wine Bar, Belcarra Building - Coffee, pastries, gelato, wine. What more could you need in life? Really, it sounds like the ideal place to get away from the mall during the holiday madness. Cheers to that!

If you know of other new Downtown Bellevue businesses or business news we should blog about, send us an e-mail at info@onemainstreet.com.

Check out what's "Just Sold" at One Main Street

Just sold at One Main Street Condominiums:
Home 601 -  sold and closed -- a luxurious 2 BR/2 BA model home with the biggest deck we've ever seen.

Home 508 - sold and closed -- a 2 BR+Den, 2.5 BA model home with gorgeous Meydenbauer Bay views

Home 403 - just sold -- a spacious 1 BR/1.5 BA model home with large private patio

Home 408 - just sold -- just like model home 508, a 2 BR+Den/2.5 BA home with beautiful views

Congratulations to all our new homeowners, we know they are going to love living at One Main Street.

A great selection of homes still remains, priced from $289,900 to $1.6M.  If you're considering a new home, stop by and visit Trisha Quigley, learn about our latest price reductions and view our furnished model homes.  Trish is onsite Saturday through Wednesday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 10000 Main Street, Bellevue, or call 425.452.6246. info@onemainstreet.com. http://www.onemainstreet.com/

Art Exhibit Launch Party Comes to Main Street

A premiere art exhibit launch party featuring digital art and other media is coming to the Intentional Images Studio on Main Street in Downtown Bellevue, kicking off this Friday, November 5th with a launch party from 4 to 9 p.m.  Featured artist Neal Golden of Bellevue will be showing works on canvas, backlit vinyl, acrylic, and a unique video presentation of a multi-layered digital art creation.

The party, hosted by Studio owner Tonya Vaskevitch, will include gourmet food and a wine tasting. A third of all art sales from the exhibit will benefit the Eastside Domestic Violence Foundation. The exhibit runs until Friday, December 3rd at the Studio, which is located at 10032 Main Street, Bellevue.

To help promote the exhibit, a sampling of Neal Golden's artwork will be featured in one of the street-front retail spaces at One Main Street Condominiums.

RSVP for the launch party/artists reception by calling 425.455.0410.

Uwajimaya moving to bigger (closer) store in Bellevue

The Daily Journal of Commerce is reporting today that Uwajimaya will move it's east Bellevue store next spring to a larger location closer to Downtown Bellevue, in the shopping center that was formerly occupied by Larry's Market. This popular Asian grocery store and market will have 35,000 square feet in the new space (compared to 23,000 square feet in the current space). That space is about half of the former Larry's Market space.

That also puts them a lot closer for shopping from One Main Street, giving homeowners another great option for fresh meats and produce and unique products that only Uwajimaya carries. We say, welcome to the neighborhood!

New Model Home with Mount Rainier View

Check out this beautiful new model home at One Main Street Condominiums. Home 704 is a bright and sun-filled south-facing home with views that extend to Mount Rainier. This one-bedroom home has a private ensuite master bathroom plus a powder room for the convenience of your guests. Priced at $379,900 for 703 sq. ft.

Gorgeous Mt. Rainier views from Home 704

Bright and open living, dining and kitchen

Private ensuite master bath with soaking tub

Imagine cooking in this kitchen, what a great view

Ready to move in, so you could be enjoying this home all winter long with its cheerful southern exposure and cozy gas fireplace. Imagine living just across Downtown Bellevue Park from Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square for shopping, cinemas, entertainment, dining and nightlife.  Plus One Main Street also has the advantage of being on the quiet, upscale west side of Downtown Bellevue, surrounded by million-dollar single family homes and locally owned shopping and dining.

Visit this weekend to tour this home, open Saturday through Wednesday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 10000 Main Street, in Downtown Bellevue next to Gilbert's. E-mail info@onemainstreet.com or call 425.452.6246 for more information. http://www.onemainstreet.com/.

Happening tonight: The Bellevue Mingle

If you've been wondering whether the Downtown Bellevue lifestyle is right for you, this event may help you make up your mind.  The Bellevue Downtown Association is presenting The Bellevue Mingle, a free event especially for Downtown Bellevue apartment renters and condo owners. Get to know downtown retailers, get to know some of your neighbors (or would-be neighbors).

The Mingle is tonight, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bellevue Art Museum. The first 200 to RSVP get a free gift bag at the event. RSVPs and other details are on their Website:  http://www.bellevuedowntown.org/events/mingle/.

New Model Home at One Main - Home 207

There's a brand new model home to tour at One Main Street Condominiums in Downtown Bellevue. Home 207 is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home with powder room and sunny southeast exposure with 1389 square feet, priced at $739,900. Visit today, open Saturday through Wednesday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 10000 Main Street, Bellevue, WA. http://www.onemainstreet.com/.

The gourmet kitchen is connected to the living room
on one side, and the dining room on the other
in this sun-filled corner home.



Living room has contemporary
tile-wrapped gas fireplace for your comfort.



Gourmet kitchen with slab stone eating bar,
extra cabinet storage and top-of-the-line appliances.

Master bedroom with plenty of room
and surprisingly green outlook for a downtown home.

Sumptuous spa bath with double-sink vanity
and huge walk-in shower.

Chance to win an iPad as Fresh Homes Tour continues

The Fresh Ideas Home Tour continues this weekend with a new promotion for tour visitors:  a chance to win an iPad.  To enter, visit a community featured on the home tour (like One Main Street Condominiums for example), and take a photo at the community. Then post your photo on http://www.facebook.com/FreshIdeasTour for a chance to win.



You can also register onsite to win one of five gift certificates to Greenbaum Home Furnishings. The tour continues through this Sunday, so stop by this weekend for a chance to win. One Main Street is open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fresh Ideas Home Tour September 18-26th

One Main is participating in the Fresh Ideas Home Tour sponsored by Cobalt Mortgage.

Come see our luxury models and enter your name in a drawing for a $1000 gift certificate to Greenbaum Home Furnishings.

We are open Sat-Wed from 11-6pm. 

Home #508 just sold and #601 is sold contingent. 

Hurry in before the home you want is gone.

For more information call 425.452.6246 or go to http://www.onemainstreet.com/

Something Sweet is coming to Bellevue

Something sweet is coming to Bellevue. Cupcake Royale will open in the former IHOP building, at 21 Bellevue Way NE, at the end of September.

Cupcake Royale bakes cupcakes from scratch every day using mostly local and organic ingredients. The business has been thriving in Seattle for more than 7 years, boasting locations at Capitol Hill, Ballard, Madrona, and West Seattle.



Cupcake Royale’s 5th café will celebrate the history of the building by combining found décor, relics from the original IHOP, and custom pieces, such as a 30-person picnic table on the patio. The café also features an open kitchen and will serve Seattle’s Stumptown Coffee Roasters’ coffee.



Until the new café opens in Bellevue, the Mobile Cupcake Party-Cart is serving cupcakes – and offering thank you cards good for a free coffee at the café – in the parking lot of the former IHOP. The cart will later be available for birthdays, company parties, weddings, anniversaries and other events

Bellevue Celebrates Fashion Week

70 stores will celebrate fall fashion during Fashion’s Night Out on September 10th at The Bellevue Collection in Downtown Bellevue. The event, which includes fashion, music, a DJ, and appetizers, is free and open to the public

Stores will offer exclusive deals and gifts with purchases. The first 200 guests who check in after 7pm at guest services in Bellevue Square’s Center Court will receive a wristlet.

Guests will also have a chance to win a $1,000 Bellevue Collection gift certificate, from 7pm - 10pm, in Center Court.

To see a listing of participating stores, visit http://bellevuecollection.com/event/bc_calendar.php. The Bellevue Collection is located on Bellevue Way, between NE 4th Street and NE 10th. The Bravern will also celebrate fall fashion on September 10th, beginning at 5pm.

Only 3 Chances Left to see a Live at Lunch Performance

Summer is winding down, and so is Downtown Bellevue's 2010 Summer Concert Series, "Live at Lunch" - next week is the last chance to see performances until the series starts again next July. 

Up Ahead:
Bill Anschell Trio at Skyline Tower (September 7th)
Jazz Pianist and Composer

Greta Matassa at Civica Office Commons (September 8th)
Jazz Vocalist

3D at Bellevue Galleria (September 9th)
R&B, Funk and Dance Ensemble

All the Live at Lunch performances are free, and run from noon to 1:30 p.m. For more information on the Live at Lunch series, visit http://www.bellevuedowntown.org/.

Talk of the Town: Cantinetta opening this weekend on Bellevue's Main Street

The hottest talk around Bellevue is the opening of Cantinetta, the second location for this Wallingford neighborhood darling. They are having their VIP/soft openings this week, and we hear that they will be opening for dinner this weekend.

Cantinetta is taking over the former location of Villa Fine Kitchen and Bath, just a few doors east of Gilbert's and One Main Street Condominiums.



The Website is live at http://www.cantinettabellevue.com/, but they haven't posted any menus or more information quite yet. Sources like Seattle Magazine and The Seattle Times say to expect a very similar menu and style as the Wallingford location, with traditional Italian cuisine in a cozy 50-seat rustic setting.

Seattle Magazine also says, "Chef Tomer Shneor will lead the kitchen; he's fresh off of stints at Felidia (Lidia Bastianich's famed Italian eatery in NYC) and at Daniel Boulud's restaurants."  Being a big fan of "Lidia's Italy" on PBS, the idea of having one of her former chefs as the head chef at Cantinetta just makes it sound more "delicious," as Lidia would say. If anyone gives it a try, let us know what you think!

Happening this Saturday: Taste of Main

The 2nd annual Taste of Main, benefitting the Children's Response Network, will take over Main Street in Downtown Bellevue this Saturday, August 21st from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Your $30 passport, available at the event, gets you samples of appetizers, entrees and desserts plus wine tastings. There's also live music and activities. Participating Main Street businesses include Bis on Main, the 520 Bar and Grill, Gilbert's, Monsoon East, The Spot on Main, Amore Chocolates and La Ree Boutique.

While you're in the neighborhood stop by and see us at One Main Street Condominiums for a bottled water and take our Model Home Tour. We're open this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Featured Homes of the Week at One Main Street Condominiums (Reduced up to $150K)

Featured Model Home 405 - Two bedroom, two bathroom, 935 sq. ft.
Was $749,900, Now $599,900

Corner home with sunny southeast outlook and views of Meydenbauer Bay from huge private patio. Open living room and kitchen with big slab-topped eating bar, perfect for entertaining guests. Bedrooms separated by living area for maximum privacy. Master suite has walk-in closet and a spa bathroom with double-sink vanity, big walk-in shower, soaking tub, heated floors and heated towel rail.

 

Featured Model Home 403 – one bedroom/1.5 bathroom, 804 sq. ft.
Was $489,800, Now $399,900
 

Huge private patio extends your living space in this spacious one-bedroom home. Master suite has walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom with double-sink vanity and spa shower. Powder room for guests.


Featured Home 406 – one bedroom/1.5 bathroom, 683 sq. ft.
Was $498,800, Now $364,900

Sunny south-facing home with open efficient layout that maximizes living space. Master suite with walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom, plus a powder room for your guests.

Visit One Main Street today
NEW OPEN HOURS:
Saturday through Wednesday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
or by private appointment

On keybox, tour with your agent any time
10000 Main Street, Bellevue, WA

Or contact the sales team at 425.452.6246,
e-mail tquigley@matrixrealestate.com
http://www.onemainstreet.com/

For updates on new offers and neighborhood happenings, follow us: www.facebook.com/onemainstreet

Two Homes Just Sold + Three New Featured Homes

Two Homes Just Sold at One Main Street -

Home 508 - two bedroom plus den, 2.5 bathrooms, 1393 sq. ft. $799,900 - SOLD

Home 805 - two bedroom, two bathroom, 1166 sq. ft. $739,900 - SOLD


These model homes were both purchased in the past week. Congratulations to our new homeowners!  And watch this Website for news of which homes we model next. (If you've had your eye on a particular home, you might want to make an offer before we make it a model!)

Three Homes of the Week (with price drops up to $150K!):

Featured Home 310 - Open one-bedroom city suite, 661 sq. ft.
Was $459,900, NOW $349,900

South-facing deck and windows for plenty of light. Sliding doors for privacy in bedroom nook. Air conditioning and the same contemporary, upscale features as the largest homes at One Main Street.

Featured Home 504 - One bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, 875 sq. ft.
Was $574,900, NOW $449,900

Great layout for entertaining with formal dining, huge kitchen with eating bar, great living room with cozy gas fireplace and built in shelving and generous wrap-around deck.

Featured Model Home 405 - Two bedroom, two bathroom, 935 sq. ft.
Was $749,900, Now $599,900

Corner home with sunny southeast outlook and views of Meydenbauer Bay from huge private patio. Open living room and kitchen with big slab-topped eating bar, perfect for entertaining guests. Bedrooms separated by living area for maximum privacy.  Master suite has walk-in closet and a spa bathroom with double-sink vanity, big walk-in shower, soaking tub, heated floors and heated towel rail.


Visit One Main Street today
NEW OPEN HOURS:
Saturday through Wednesday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
or by private appointment

On keybox, tour with your agent any time
10000 Main Street, Bellevue, WA
Or contact the sales team at 425.452.6246,
e-mail  tquigley@matrixrealestate.com
http://www.onemainstreet.com/

For updates on new offers and neighborhood happenings, follow us: www.facebook.com/onemainstreet

Featured Homes of the Week (with price drops up to $169K!)

Are you ready for this week's Featured Homes at One Main Street Condominiums? Once again, we are offering four newly reduced homes, up to $169,000 off original pricing!

Featured Home: 309  (similar to model home 210, pictured here)
City Suite - open one-bedroom / 1 bathroom -- 666 sq. ft. home
Was $465,800, NOW $349,900

South-facing deck and windows for plenty of light. Sliding doors for privacy in bedroom nook. Air conditioning and the same contemporary, upscale features as the largest homes at One Main Street.

Featured Home: Model Home 305
One-bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom -- 881 sq. ft. home
Was $538,800, NOW $454,900

Original model home with many upgrades included. Great layout for entertaining with formal dining, huge kitchen with eating bar, great living room with cozy gas fireplace and built in shelving and generous patio.

Featured Home: 506
One-bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom -- 695 sq. ft. home
Was $508,800, NOW $369,900

Light and bright south-facing home. Spacious one-bedroom with efficient layout to maximize every square foot of living space. U-shaped kitchen with eating bar, great-room open living/dining, and powder room for your guests.

Featured Home: 703
Two-bedroom / two bathroom -- 953 sq. ft. home
Was $768,800, NOW $599,900

Southeast facing view home with two large decks. Fabulous two-bedroom layout, with bedrooms separated by living area for maximum privacy. Sumptuous spa master bath with double-sink vanity, soaking tub, walk-in shower, heated floors and heated towel rail.

Visit One Main Street today
NEW OPEN HOURS:
Saturday through Wednesday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
or by private appointment
(closed Thursdays and Fridays)

On keybox, tour with your agent any time
10000 Main Street, Bellevue

Or contact the sales team at 425.452.6246, e-mail info@onemainstreet.com.
http://www.onemainstreet.com/

For updates on new offers and neighborhood happenings, follow us: www.facebook.com/onemainstreet

New Featured Homes (with price drops up to $169K!)

Featured homes of the week at One Main Street Condominiums - price drops of up to $169,000 off original pricing! If you're coming to the Bellevue Street Fair this weekend, take a cool break and pick up a bottled water while visiting our air conditioned model homes and featured homes.

Featured Home:  208 (similar to model home 210, shown here)

City Suite - open one-bedroom / 1 bathroom -- 555 square foot home

Was $368,300, NOW $299,900

Perfect pied a'terre in Downtown Bellevue for island dwellers or estate holders. Great entree to Downtown Bellevue for a first-time buyer. South-facing deck and windows for plenty of light. Sliding doors for privacy in bedroom nook. Air conditioning and the same contemporary, upscale features as the largest homes at One Main Street.

Featured Home: Model Home 203
One-bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom -- 791 square foot home
Was $465,800, NOW $369,900

100% unique floorplan gives you separate living and dining rooms. Dining room adjacent to kitchen for easy entertaining. Separate powder room for guests. Huge north-facing deck with mature landscaping as your backdrop, a perfect place to enjoy morning coffee or evening BBQs.

Featured Home: 704
One-bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom -- 703 square foot home
Was $519,900, NOW $379,900

South-facing view home. Spacious one-bedroom with efficient layout to maximize every square foot of living space. U-shaped kitchen with eating bar, great-room open living/dining, and powder room for your guests.

Featured Home:  Model Home 201
One-bedroom + Den / 2.5 bathroom -- 1,329 square foot home
Was $778,800, NOW $569,900

Beautiful layout with spacious northwest facing deck with access from the living room or master suite. Grand kitchen with extensive countertops, large pantry and ample cabinet storage. Lavish spa bathroom with heated floors and towel bar. Huge den (or guest bedroom nook) with closet and second full bathroom plus powder room for guests.


Featured Home: 803
Two-bedroom / two-bathroom -- 940 square foot home
Was $788,900, NOW $619,900

Southeast facing view home with two large decks. Fabulous two-bedroom layout, with bedrooms separated by living area for maximum privacy. Sumptuous spa master bath with double-sink vanity, soaking tub, walk-in shower, heated floors and heated towel rail.

Visit One Main Street today, we are open daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 10000 Main Street, Bellevue
Or contact the sales team at 425.452.6246, e-mail info@onemainstreet.com.
http://www.onemainstreet.com/
For updates on new offers and neighborhood happenings, follow us: www.facebook.com/onemainstreet

Broker's Open. Please join us on Thursday July 22nd 11am-3pm

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Enter your name in a drawing for the chance to win one of 2 IPADs that we are giving away.

Old meets new, the tradition of Main Street coupled with the luxury of a new boutique building.

Our prices are HOT, HOT, HOT come see our 8 newly decorated model homes

One Main Street where you can escape at home!

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