1224 U Street, Anchorage, AK 99501

Tucked well back from one of South Addition's quietest streets, this 3,800-square-foot home offers something rare this close to downtown Anchorage: genuine privacy. Mature trees and professional landscaping frame a generous lot that backs to the Alaska Railroad corridor, with views beyond across Cook Inlet. Sightlines reach west through the treetops to Denali and the Western Alaska Range, and east to the Chugach. Westchester Lagoon and the Coastal Trail are two blocks away. The main living spaces sit on the top floor, where the light and views are best. A large living room with picture windows flows into an open kitchen with a commercial-grade BlueStar cooktop and hood, SubZero refrigerator, and double wall oven, with ample room for dining alongside a wet bar. New engineered wood floors run through the kitchen, living area, and loft. One more flight of stairs leads to an open loft suited to a study or quiet office, which opens onto a rooftop deck. The level below holds three...