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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has placed another of his Washington state properties on the market. The listing, priced at just under $4.8 million, is for a home situated directly next to his primary, sprawling Medina compound on the shores of Lake Washington.
The property for sale is a 1,600-square-foot residence featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms. While modest in comparison to the tech titan's main estate, the home offers its own desirable amenities, including a private dock and stunning lakefront views. Records indicate Gates purchased the home over two decades ago, primarily utilizing it for guest accommodations.
This sale marks a continued streamlining of Gates's substantial real estate holdings in the affluent Medina area. The move follows his recent divestment of other nearby properties, suggesting a strategic reduction of assets in this specific locale. The listing has generated significant interest, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of property adjacent to one of the world's most famous private residences. Proceeds from the sale are expected to be directed toward the philanthropic efforts of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, consistent with Gates's previous statements regarding asset liquidation.
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