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Is penthouse for sale in Seattle over the top or perfect? See $3M suite for yourself

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When it comes to high-end real estate, there’s “fancy” and then there’s “over-the-top,” and some homes walk that fine line, including this penthouse for sale in Seattle, Washington, for $2.9 million.

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Standing at two-stories, this four-bedroom, four-bathroom home is a treat for the eyes when looking through the pictures on Zillow.com. High-end features are spread out all over its 3,700 square feet including:

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  • Dramatic two-story library

  • Elevator

  • Dual kitchens

  • Grand piano in the primary suite

  • “Movie star wardrobe”

  • Media room

  • Four terraces

  • Wine cellar

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Did we mention those sweeping water views?

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Dining area Screen grab from Zillow/NWMLS

While there appears to be something for everyone hidden in this home, fans on the popular social media page Zillow Gone Wild had more questions than answers when it came to the lavishness of the property.

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Living room Screen grab from Zillow/NWMLS

“Who else came here for the library. Just me?” one person asked.

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Library Screen grab from Zillow/NWMLS

“This looks like a retirement home for elderly pimps,” someone said.

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Library Screen grab from Zillow/NWMLS

“Some rooms are fine, but a bed where you have to go down a couple stairs to go to the John at night?” someone commented. “That could be lethal.”

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Bedroom Screen grab from Zillow

“Some of it is cool eccentric and other stuff just makes you think the house isn’t functional,” another noted. “Who puts a globe on limited bathroom counter space unless you have no intention to use the facility?”

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Interior Screen grab from Zillow/NWMLS

“A grand piano in my bedroom?” someone asked. “That would make teaching lessons really uncomfortable.”

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“I have questions. I don’t actually want answers to any of them, but I have questions,” another person said.

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Library Screen grab from Zillow/NWMLS

“Someone is a stage five clinger for Marilyn Monroe,” one person said, referencing the many photos of the actor around the house.

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According to multiple comments on Zillow Gone Wild, the home was owned by Greg and Sunny Thompson of Greg Thompson Productions, a company that’s produced live entertainment including Bellevue’s Snowflake Lane.

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Interior Screen grab from Zillow/NWMLS

Sunny played Marilyn Monroe “for more than 8 years in her one-woman show of ‘Forever Blonde,’” King 5 reported.

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Kitchen Screen grab from Zillow/NWMLS

McClatchy News has reached out listing agent Sam Cunningham with Compass for more information, but has yet to hear back.

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This story was originally published February 14, 2022 at 1:15 PM with the headline "Is penthouse for sale in Seattle over the top or perfect? See $3M suite for yourself."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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