Quintessentially Pacific Northwest
Kingston House is rolling hills, a lavender farm and an Anker Molver mid-century residence on 27 acres on the Kitsap Peninsula. Neither pretentious nor rustic, we're a quintessential Pacific Northwest setting for a celebration or getaway.
'Sycamore Hill'
In 1860, Virginian Luther Bushong received a land patent for 160 acres due west of Appletree Cove. A century later, Louise and Merlin Knapp built 'Sycamore Hill'. Designed by architect Anker I. Molver, the home of douglas-fir and stone was built from timbers milled on-site.
A convenient getaway
In 2003, Kinam Sohn purchased the property. In 2015, her son, Matt Kelley, purchased adjacent properties and opened 'Kingston House' to the public. Located just 5-minutes from the Kingston Ferry and 20-mins. to Bainbridge Island, Kingston House is a convenient destination from greater Seattle.
Land Acknowledgment
Kingston House acknowledges we are on the ancestral land of the Coast Salish people, specifically the traditional homelands of the S'Klallam (nəxʷsƛ̕ay̕əm) and Suquamish (suq̀ʷabš) peoples. We are grateful for their ongoing environmental, cultural and economic stewardship of our region.
Lodging-only Rates
Overview
27 acres
~4,000 sq. ft. Residence
Up to 14 overnight guests
4 Bedrooms + Loft (6 beds)
3.5 Bathrooms
Wood + Gas fireplaces
Outdoor Fire Pits
Lavender Farm
Pond + Canoes
Walking Paths
Air Conditioning
Wifi, SlingTV, Prime Video + Netflix
4 pm Check-in
11 am Check-out
Dogs allowed (fee)
Peak
May – October Weekends
(and Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays)
$950./nt.
4-night minimum
+ $225 Housekeeping Fee
Pet fee addt’l.
Event fee addt’l.
Off-Peak
January – April
November – December
(and mid-week during Peak)
$675./nt.
2-night minimum
+ $225 Housekeeping Fee
Pet fee addt’l.
Event fee addt’l.
House / Grounds
1. Sycamore Drive
2. Residence
3. Event Hall & Courtyard Tent
4. Waterfall Terrace
5. Ceremony Gazebo & Tent
6. The Sward
7. The Persian Flat
8. Pond-side Arbor
9. Pond
10. Walking Trails
11. The Grand Maple
12. Lavender Farm
13. Hilltop Gazebo
14. The Pasture
15. The Nursery
16. Grovers Creek Preserve
Milestones
1860
Land Patent Granted
Virginian (and distant relative) Luther D. Bushong receives a land patent for 160 acres located due west of Appletree Cove. Bushong’s family is listed as living in Port Gamble Precinct in the 1889 Washington Territory Census.
1962
Residence Built
In 1962, as Seattle welcomed the world to its World’s Fair, Louise and Merlin Knapp move into a home designed by celebrated Norwegian-American architect, Anker I. Molver.
2004
Property Sold
Kinam Sohn purchases ‘Sycamore Hill’ from the Knapp Estate. Sold as a “fixer upper,” her vision is to create a community retreat.
2014
Footprint Expanded
Kinam Sohn’s son, Matt Kelley, purchases three adjacent land parcels to expand the Kingston House/Maple Tree Corner footprint to 27 acres.
2015
Kingston House Est.
The newly-rebranded ‘Kingston House’ completes construction of a new event hall and begins hosting weddings and other private events.
2016
1st Lavender Festival
Kingston House hosts the first ‘Kingston Lavender Festival’ at its lavender field. Over 600 guests enjoy live music, food trucks, and thousands of blooming lavender plants.
2017
Kingston Lavender Company
Two high school student employees launch a line of personal care products made from Kingston House lavender.
2017
Kingston Magazine Launches
Kingston House launches Kingston Magazine to showcase the property and surrounding North Kitsap community.
House / Grounds
Ready to Book Your Stay?
If you have additional questions or are ready to reserve your dates, call (360) 930 9737 or email us by clicking below.
We look forward to welcoming you to Kingston House.
Read Bainbridge architect Michael Loverich's article about Anker Molver's mid-century masterpiece in Kingston magazine.
Read Bainbridge architect Michael Loverich's article about Anker Molver's mid-century masterpiece in Kingston magazine.