The perfect blend of mid-century modern architecture and modern design upgrades create an enviable experience in this special southwest Pdx Council Crest home. Upon arrival you’ll see engineered stone retaining walls wrapping the site which lead to an integrated entry stairway inset with planters from the drive up towards the entry. Once through the gate at the top, guests are met with an intimate courtyard patio with multiple outdoor entertainment and dining areas. Decks wrap around two significant conifer specimens, as well as a blue-tiled gas fireplace for cozy evenings.

During a 2018 remodel, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home had been meticulously renovated and restored with a creative’s eye for thoughtful design. The updates were focused on upgrading the home’s amenities for modern living without sacrificing any of the home’s revered mid-century character. The original architecture included cedar-lined ceilings with heavy beams and uplighting, large picture windows, a massive pass-through, two-sided, white brick fireplace, and large clerestories lining the roof’s gabled ends enabling natural light to flood the home throughout the day.

The renovation added some additional interior clerestory windows on the main which transmit light while maintaining acoustic privacy, and recessed lighting that kicks a warm glow onto the extensive vaulted ceilings. Other improvements included creating a studio with a cantilevered bay window, custom cabinetry in a blue-green color that compliments the rich wood tones. In the kitchen, the graphic black cabinets and stone counters with eating bar are lit by three skylights and spots, while designer wallpaper from the Rijksmuseum enriches the food prep.

There are three bedrooms (one being the studio) and two baths are upstairs. The primary ensuite a has spacious bath with blue-tiled walk-in shower, dry sauna, generous wardrobe and its own patio. The ADU ready lower level was converted into an independent living quarters, complete with a modern kitchen, eating bar and bath, bedroom, living area with fireplace, media room, and private deck.

This is definitely an architectural home you’ll want to see and feel in person while it’s still available.

DETAILS

MLS #:  738232792
Architecture: Mid-Century Modern
Neighborhood: Council Crest
County: Multnomah
Taxes: $16,923 / 2023

HOME FEATURES

Year Built: 1956
Square Footage: 3,181 sqft
Lot Size: .15 acres
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Living Rooms: 2

SCHOOLS

Elementary: Ainsworth
Middle: West Sylvan
High: Lincoln
Others: Catlin Gabel, Oregon Episcopal School, St. Thomas Moore, Odyssey Program at East Sylvan, Jesuit High School

FLOORPLAN

HOME FEATURES & DESIGN DETAILS

  • Custom mid-century modern home with recent renovations, upgrades and guest quarters with ADU / potential
  • Extensive remodeling completed in 2018 & 2019
  • Beamed and vaulted wood ceilings throughout most of main floor
  • External and interior clerestory windows carrying natural light throughout while providing acoustic privacy between spaces
  • Double paned windows throughout most of home
  • Red oak hardwood floors throughout much of the home with polished concrete in the basement
  • Vertical grain cedar siding
  • ADU possibilities on lower level with full kitchen, bath, living room, den and bedroom
  • In house high speed fiber internet network with CAT6 wiring

MAIN ENTRY

  • Designer blue tile
  • Vaulted beamed ceilings
  • Stone tile flooring
  • Interior clerestory window facing south
  • Lighted entry – door and wall

ENTRY BATH

  • Original 50’s full bath at front entry retains its original flamboyance

LIVING ROOM

  • Vaulted beamed ceilings
  • Wall of windows
  • Clerestory windows / north facing
  • Interior clerestory windows facing east
  • Hunter Douglas synchronized power roller shades
  • Hardwood floors
  • Two-sided pass-through wood burning fireplace with floating slate hearth
  • Spot lights

DINING ROOM

  • Vaulted beamed ceilings
  • Wall of windows
  • Interior clerestory windows facing east
  • Two-sided pass-through wood burning fireplace with stone hearth
  • Hardwood floors
  • DWR Nelson Saucer Pendant
  • Hunter Douglas synchronized power roller shades

KITCHEN

  • Vaulted beamed ceilings
  • Wall of windows
  • Clerestory windows / south facing
  • Hardwood floors
  • Dark custom cabinetry with copper hardware
  • Soapstone countertop with integrated sinkDesigner wallpaper from the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam
  • Skylights
  • Electric dumbwaiter to lower level
  • Fisher & Paykel induction stovetop
  • Fisher & Paykel built-in oven
  • Fisher & Paykel built-in refrigerator
  • Bosch dishwasher
  • Sharp built-n microwave
  • Custom spot lighting
  • Small private deck off kitchen

DESIGN STUDIO

  • Vaulted beamed ceilings
  • Clerestory windows / north facing
  • Interior clerestory windows facing west & south
  • Hardwood floors
  • Extensive custom built-in cabinetry & casework
  • Custom spot and pendant lighting
  • Cantilevered bay window

PRIMARY ENSUITE BEDROOM

  • Sizable walk in closet with two additional full closets
  • Recessed can and spot lighting
  • Sliding door access to private deck

PRIMARY ENSUITE BATH

  • Custom dark cabinetry with stone countertops and dual sinks
  • Blue-tiled walk-in shower with dual shower heads
  • Heated tile flooring
  • Cedar sauna with floor to ceiling window
  • Duravit soaking tub
  • Solartube skylight

BEDROOM 2

  • Vaulted beamed ceilings
  • Interior clerestory windows facing north & west
  • Spot lighting
  • Hardwood floors

LAUNDRY

  • Off kitchen at stairwell / shared with lower level
  • 300 Series Bosch compact washer/dryer
  • Small supplemental freezer

STAIRWELL

  • Pendant lighting
  • Hardwood stairs
  • Hardwood custom stair railing
  • Access to laundry

LOWER LEVEL

  • Lower level has a guest quarters with ADU potential including kitchenette, full bath, living room, den and bedroom.
  • Polished concrete floors

LIVING ROOM

  • Wood burning fireplace
  • Polished concrete floors
  • Custom casework & accent wall
  • Private patio area with deck off living room
  • Oak stairs to upper level & laundry

KITCHEN

  • Custom cabinetry
  • Quartz countertops with cut-in stainless steel sink
  • 2 burner Schott induction stove
  • Wine fridge
  • Andorra Flush mount natural wicker pendant
  • Spot lighting
  • Polished concrete floors

FULL BATH

  • Designer custom blue tile
  • Duravit tub / shower combo
  • Polished concrete floors

BEDROOM 3

  • Polished concrete floors

DEN / MEDIA ROOM

  • Custom media cabinetry
  • Wall sconces & can lighting
  • Full closets
  • Under stair storage space
  • Polished concrete floors

GARAGE

  • Spacious two-car garage
  • Lift Master Model 81600 DC belt drive operator with cameras and built in WIFI for in app access
  • Workshop area

EXTERIOR DETAILS

  • Mature landscaping trees & rhoadies
  • Extensive decking and hardscape patios
  • Landscape lighting on natural light timer system
  • Custom cedar fully fenced yard that wraps around the house
  • Blue-tiled gas fireplace and lounge area
  • Concrete block retaining walls wrap the site
  • Concrete block stairway with inset planters

HOME SYSTEMS

  • 2019 New Asphalt Roof
  • Forced air gas furnace
  • Dual Reliance 50 gallon hot water heaters
  • Trane air conditioner
  • Google Nest camera system

RECENT UPGRADES & REPAIRS

  • Over 30k in improvements:
  • 2023 – Complete removal of internal gutter from roof and associated repairs
  • 2023 – New gutters, downspouts & clean outs
  • 2024 – New chimney cap, crown and top course
  • 2024 – New CHI insulated garage doors, seals & quiet belt drive LiftMaster opener
  • 2024 – Removal of unhealthy birch tree

NEIGHBORHOOD AMENITIES

  • Located near the top of Council Crest
  • Easy access to town, OHSU, Highway 26, NW 23rd and the southern end of downtown via Broadway; Healy Heights & Council
  • Crest Parks, and Marquam & Towhee Trails