Architect-Designed Storybook Home in Spokane Is a $2.3M Fairy Tale

A storybook-style home at 1919 E Pinecrest Road in Spokane, WA, is on the market for $2.3 million and ready for its next chapter.

The enchanting abode’s high-peaked rooftops, curved chimneys, and ornate brickwork are the stuff of fairy-tale (and architectural) dreams.

The impressive design is the work of late local architect Glen Cloninger, who built and lived in the home. Despite its unique profile, the five-bedroom, five-bath property is one of several Cloninger designs in the Grapetree neighborhood.

“Glen A. Cloninger left a lasting legacy in Spokane and surrounding areas with his unique and celebrated architecture,” says listing agent Patricia O’Callaghan. “His use of brick and stone became a signature of his work, and he designed many of the twisted-chimney mansions on this street.”

But the the home‘s fantastical quality doesn’t stop at the front door. Just inside, there’s a marbled grand entry, curved stairwell, and main-floor library filled with custom shelving.

“The home was built with forward thinking about how a family would live in it,” O’Callaghan says. “Cloninger lived here until he passed away. The only updates made were the quartz waterfall countertops.”

Built in 1992, the more than 6,000-square-foot space has a surprisingly up-to-date interior—there’s a bright white kitchen, second-floor bedrooms with high ceilings, and bathrooms decked out in granite and marble.

The third-acre lot also makes the best use of its outdoor space. A private backyard can be enjoyed from the first-floor, main-suite balcony or from a deck just off the living room.

“The construction details are truly something out of a magazine,” says O’Callaghan. “You don’t find this kind of custom mill work, libraries, crown and base moldings in new construction—the brickwork and slate roof alone are irreplaceable.”

While the property feels removed from city life, downtown Spokane is just a few minutes away.

“Clients are always surprised that our high-end market is so close to the downtown,” O’Callaghan says. “Concerts in the parks, fun runs, and all the art and culture are a large part of what makes Spokane so appealing.”

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