Single Family Residence in Portland, OR

A vanishingly uncommon blend of artistic craftsmanship and natural beauty awaits its next curator on renowned Skyview Drive. Here, where the metropolis meets the countryside, a main level masterpiece sits poised amongst evergreens and long-blooming perennials on more than an acre of manicured grounds. Step through tall archways to see how generous dimensions mingle with top-drawer finishes and private views of old-growth forestland. The main level is anchored by an exceptionally functional combination of spaces opening to one another: A kitchen designed for an epicurean master, a family room built to bring people together and a magnificent deck with covered & open-air spaces overlooking a wonderland. Waiting serenely at the end of a wide corridor is a defining primary suite with separate deck access, a bath ensemble of heated floors, frameless glass & sleek soaking tub and a pair of walk-in closets built out to the nines. Heck, just the pantry, laundry room & three car garage are enough to knock your socks off. Downstairs is a world of its own, perfectly suited to accommodate a family of visitors, a live-in caregiver or, heaven forbid, teen-agers. The exercise room's built-in sauna is only the start of the fun, with a gathering space equipped as a theater, an oversized kitchenette tricked out as a full bar and a beautiful covered patio fronted by a fire-pit rounding out the package. Feast your eyes on the photos to get a sense for these grounds - It's easy to list the putting green, gardening garage, dog houses, pathways, lawns, boulders and blossoms, but words can't do them any justice. Best of all, it's not just the back yard, but both sides and out front as well. Finally, the secret sauce: Skyview Drive is not nearly as distant as its surroundings might suggest. With an arrival time of 9:00 am on a weekday, you're ~20 minutes to the Intel triangle and a mere ~ 25 minutes to Nike's headquarters or Providence Park downtown. Imagine yourself at home, right here! [Home Energy Score = 1. HES Report