Lake Washington shapes the whole southeastern edge of Windermere, and that long shoreline gives this residential neighborhood its lakefront character. You will find Windermere, Seattle's lakeside corner in the northeast, along the western shore of the lake, with Magnuson Park to the north and Laurelhurst to the southwest. It has belonged to the city since 1910, and its best-known public site is the National Archives at Seattle on Sand Point Way.
Where Windermere Sits
The easiest way to picture Windermere is by tracing its edges. Start with the water: Lake Washington runs along the entire southeastern side, which is what gives the neighborhood its lakefront feel. Head north and you reach Magnuson Park, the large green space that belongs to the Sand Point area.
Along the northwest edge, Sand Point Way N.E. separates Windermere from Hawthorne Hills on the far side. To the southwest, Ivanhoe Place N.E. draws the line with Laurelhurst, another established northeast Seattle neighborhood.