Art, design, and architecture as well as the romance of arches and Spanish Colonial homes was the inspiration for this magnificent California Mission Style home. Travels to Mexico, Spain and Portugal bred a love of unexpected sunlight and shadows, round and sharp edges, fountains, filigreed ironwork and black staircases, intricate tile work and a general love of the old mixed in with the new. Utilizing skill and restraint, this home reflects their version of Hacienda, with stucco, arches, towers, balconies, patios, terraces, high ceilings, clearstory windows, vigas, and stout doors with clavos. Sophisticated finishes are exemplified throughout with a focus on natural light
THE LOCATION
This private estate is located in an exclusive enclave in NW Portland and is surrounded by multi million dollar homes. There is easy access to downtown Portland, Skyline Park and trails as well as the tech corridor in Beaverton. The one acre lot is contiguous to a forested green space creating a hugely expanded setting with a sense of privacy and solitude.
A SEAMLESS FLOOR PLAN DESIGNED FOR GATHERING
Enter through an iron entry double door to an art gallery hallway. The grand two story great room has travertine floors, box beamed ceilings, built-ins and fireplace. This stunning room sets the tone for this home with soaring ceilings, a magnificent stone fireplace and multiple tall doors opening to the terrace, pool and many outdoor seating areas. A main level primary suite has its own wing, a gorgeous fireplace and built-ins with access to the back terrace, pool and jacuzzi. The bath has heated tile floors, and double walk in closets. An exquisite library has built in bookcases, desks and wood floors with its own entrance. The main floor family room is off the kitchen and has access to the terraces and features wood floors, box a fireplace, wet bar and a beautiful walk in wine storage room. The large gourmet kitchen has an island and custom walk in butler’s pantry and second built in refrigerator. A fabulous studio on the main could be a fourth bedroom or pool room and features tile floors, door to outside patio, built-ins and a sink plumbed for water perfect for a caterer’s kitchen. This could also be the perfect spot for an additional full bathroom. Upstairs is an additional family room/bonus room with built-ins and a wet bar and two bedroom suites each with private bathrooms, walk in closets and balconies.
THE GROUNDS & THE VIEWS
Enter through an electronic Iron Entry Gate to this private estate and prepare to be amazed. A beautiful 3000 square foot tiled terrace awaits with a heated swimming pool with a spa with waterfall. There are multiple sitting areas all overlooking the serene forested green space. A large covered terrace/veranda is just off the grand living room and perfect for grilling and entertaining. This is a gorgeous, but fairly low maintenance lot with incredible privacy and the perfect setting to vacation at home.
