Model Home Tour continues this weekend

There are now eight furnished model homes to tour at One Main Street Condominiums in Bellevue, from an open one bedroom City Suite to a two-bedroom and den home. Here's some more eye candy for you to tour online, but be sure to visit these gorgeous new model homes in person too -

Model Home 508 has a master suite and a second bedroom and bathroom, plus den and powder room in 1,393 square feet for $899,900.

This home enjoys sunny southwest exposure and a huge wrap-around deck with views of Meydenbauer Bay. The two bedrooms are separated by the living room for privacy. The master suite has a full spa bathroom including heated floors and towel rack.

Unique living and dining areas offer a more formal yet open main living space anchored by the kitchen, which has a generous work island with undermount sink, great for entertaining. Stainless steel appliances include gas cooking and a Zephyr range hood, and the sleek German-engineered SieMatic cabinets extend to wrap the work island for a sleek finished look that compliments the living and dining rooms.

Model Home 705 has a master suite and a second bedroom and bathroom in 1,177 square feet for $779,900.

This corner home has sunny southwest views of Meydenbauer Bay and Lake Washington from the living room, dining room, kitchen and master bedroom. There are two decks, one wrapping the living room, and one off the kitchen, which has a huge granite-topped island ideal for entertaining.

The master suite has a dual-sink vanity, spa bathroom with walk-in shower and deep soaking tub, plus heated floors and heated towel rack.



Visit these homes today as part of the Model Home Tour, open daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 10000 Main Street, Bellevue. For more information call or e-mail Trish or Marina, 425.452.6246, or visit our Website http://www.onemainstreet.com/.

Model Home Tour starts this weekend

New model homes are freshly decorated and ready for your visit at One Main Street in downtown Bellevue. The model home tour includes eight model homes with new pricing including these:

Model Home 203 has one bedroom, one full bathroom and a powder room, with 791 square feet, priced at $389,900.

This home also features a large private balcony, a grand kitchen with slab limestone countertops, and a lavishly appointed master bath with huge walk-in shower.

Model Home 210 is a City Suite with three-quarter bath and 662 square feet, priced at $369,900.

This efficient space is perfect for a first home or pied a'terre. The living space is inviting and elegant, and the extra finished room with closets is a perfect space to convert easily from bedroom to den/office and back again.

Model Home 403 has one bedroom, one full bathroom and a powder room with 804 square feet, priced at $419,900.

This north-facing home has an inviting living space opening to an entertainment-sized deck. The elegant master suite has a walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom wtih large tiled walk-in shower.

These three homes plus five others are furnished and ready for your tour and purchase this weekend as our Model Home Tour kicks off. Visit One Main Street today, open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 10000 Main Street on the walkable, livable west side of Downtown Bellevue - about which one homeowner says, "I love having people over and strolling to restaurants, or just going and grabbing a cup of coffee."

For more info, e-mail Trisha Quigley or Marina Pelzel, call 425.452.6246, or visit  http://www.onemainstreet.com/.

Happening this Saturday: Bellevue Art Walk

Here's a new way to appreciate living in Downtown Bellevue: the Bellevue Art & Park Walk is kicking off this Saturday with a 10K walk through city streets, park trails, and pedestrian pathways with over 20 public art installations to enjoy along the way. There's a scavenger hunt list available for both the 10k and 6K routes. The route includes Bellevue Downtown Park, Meydenbauer Beach Park, Wildwood Park, Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue City Hall, King County Regional Library and the Northwest Arts Center.

Art demonstrations will be provided at Northwest Arts Center at the end of walk between 12 noon and 3 p.m. This is an American Volkssport Association-sanctioned walk hosted by the Interlocken Trail Blazers.



The walk is this Saturday, May 22nd from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking and pre-walk registration (free) from 8 a.m. to noon at the Northwest Arts Center, 9825 NE 24th Street, Bellevue. Click here for a map of the walk and more details. And of course, after your walk stop by One Main Street to say hello, enjoy a cool drink of water and see our beautiful condominium homes!

Sunnier Days Ahead

Sunny days in the Northwest are rare commodities, especially in the fickle springtime. They are days to spend at the local beach, or taking a picnic to the park, or lounging on a sunfilled patio.

Living at One Main Street, you'll have more time to spend in the sun. Imagine getting home from your eastside job in 15 minutes instead of 50 minutes. Then once you get home, the only yardwork you have to do is a quick pruning of your container gardens. And the only exterior home maintenance is a quick wipe-down of your lounge chair before you settle down with the latest issue of Marie Claire.

Living the condominium lifestyle at One Main Street, you'll have more time to spend at Meydenbauer Beach Park or the Bellevue Downtown Park, both just blocks away from home.  More time for an after-work jog along the Lake Washington waterfront. More time to spend over dinner and cocktails in the outdoor patio at 520 Bar and Grill. More time to spend on your own huge sunfilled patio, relaxing and enjoying friends.

Is it time for you to escape to an easier, sunnier lifestyle?  Stop by One Main Street today to see our select model homes. Trisha and Marina are onsite daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 10000 Main Street, Bellevue.

Wine and Dine - Three Wine Dinners this month in Bellevue

If you're a fan of fine dining and fine wines, you are in luck this month as there are three upcoming wine dinners this month in Bellevue. Get full details on Bellevue Local Table.

Monsoon East Wine + Dine Event with Dusted Valley Vintners
When: May 16, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Monsoon East
Price: $99 per person all inclusive
RSVP: Purchase tickets online at Brown Paper Tickets
www.monsoonrestaurants.com/east

Spring Winemaker Dinner with Lachini Family Vineyards
When: May 20, 6:15 p.m.
Where: Pearl Bar & Dining
Price: $75 per person + gratuity + tax
RSVP: (425) 455-0181
http://www.pearlbellevue.com/

Tasting Dinner with La Spinetta’s Giorgio Rivetti
When: May 26, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar
Price: $110 per person + gratuity + tax
RSVP: Call Wilma Manchester at (425) 440-0878
http://www.seastarrestaurant.com/

Bon appetit!

2010 Haute Picks winners just announced

Bellevue Downtown Association just announced the winners of the 2010 Haute Picks, with 20 winners selected by online and paper ballot.  Congrats to all the winners, particularly our Main Street neighbors 520 Bar and Grill (best casual business meeting spot) and Gotta Have Shoes (best retail boutique).

Other category winners include our One Main VIP club sponsors, Pearl Bar and Dining (best cocktail drink and place), and our neighbor Elite Fitness (best workout spot).

With so many great businesses surrounding One Main Street, it's time to check out the complete list and explore the neighborhood!

Bellevue Farmer's Market returns for the season

It finally feels like spring is in the air - The Bellevue Farmer's Market is returning to 1717 Bellevue Way NE on Thursday, May 13th from 3 to 7 p.m.

To help you get in the local, organic shopping mood, there's a great write-up with interesting statistics (like how many visitors have shopped at the market in years past), at http://bellevue.com/article.php?id=113.