The Villa Heidelberg Bed and Breakfast is celebrating the mansion's 100th year in West Seattle tomorrow, June 13, with an open house and tea service.

Original owner Jacob Mades had the home, his third in West Seattle, built in 1909. Without a West Seattle Bridge, all building materials had to be brought to the site by horse and buggy.

Mades had immigrated from Heidelberg, Germany in 1879 and later married Hester Malson in 1900. They would have nine children and lived in the mansion until it was sold to the Jackson family in 1941.

The White family later purchased the home in 1956 and Barb and John Thomspson purchased it in 1986. In 1987, they converted the home to a bed and breakfast. Meanwhile, West Seattle resident Judy Burbrink was traveling in Europe, where she first became captivated by bed and breakfast style lodging.

In 1999, when Burbrink heard the Villa Hiedelberg was for sale, she took a chance and purchased it. This year is not only the home's 100th anniversary, but her 10th year in business. Today, Burbrink said people from all around the world stay there.

Despite its age, the Villa Hiedelberg is in brilliant condition, boasting many of its original characteristics. The American Foursquare, classic box-style home has wood beamed ceilings, leaded glass windows, wrap-around porch and a view of Puget Sound.

There will be an open house Saturday, June 13 to celebrate the anniversary, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A cream tea will be served by the West Seattle Lions Club for a donation.