Property Watch: On Capitol Hill, a Historic Mansion Worthy of an Olive Oil Baron

When Seattle architect Victor Voorhees designed this home in 1915, it was for olive oil importer John Vittucci, who we have to assume was pretty good at what he did, given the grandness of it all.

In a bit of a full-circle moment, the current owners are selling the home to move to Italy, specifically to a villa with 400 olive trees. Will they become the next great olive oil exporters and really close the loop? Whatever the case, the Vittucci Residence is on the market, ready to share its historical charms with new residents.

The brick façade includes grandiose details

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