A once in a lifetime gated home on the Willamette River in the coveted Dunthorpe neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. Prepare to be amazed with this estate home on a rare 1.44 acres on the Willamette River with approximately 200 feet of prime river frontage. Enjoy a brand new dock, sweeping views of Mount Hood and all the beauty living on the river has to offer where you can vacation where you live. There are grand scale spaces and generous room sizes, yet the overall effect is that of an extremely comfortable family home. Close to the city, shopping and cultural events.
THE LOCATION
Located the Dunthorpe neighborhood in unincorporated Portland, one of Oregon’s oldest and loveliest residential neighborhoods featuring historic estates, charming cottages and contemporary homes situated on large, estate lots. Dunthorpe is a welcoming community, conveniently located minutes from Downtown Portland and Lake Oswego, and home to the award winning Riverdale School District. Known for its exquisite gardens, tree lined streets, nearby Lewis and Clark College and Tryon Park, Dunthorpe is one of the most beautiful and desirable places to live in Portland.
DESIGN
The property’s expansive interiors are defined by a study in light and scale. Glorious principal rooms are a study in craftsmanship and modern simplicity. A generous use of glass, beautiful wood floors, high ceilings, built-ins and six fireplaces effuse a feeling of elegance. There is exquisite masonry work with all herringbone fireplaces. Sophisticated finishes are exemplified throughout with a focus on natural light.
A SEAMLESS FLOOR PLAN DESIGNED FOR GATHERING
Enter through the front door to a generous 287 foot long central hallway that runs the length of the house, allowing views through glass windows and doors to the lawn and gardens and the Willamette River. A large and warm kitchen with eating nook adjoins to a beautiful family room with a fireplace and built-ins, all overlooking the views to a covered terrace. The main floor also features a stunning library, formal living room, butler’s pantry, two half bathrooms and a mudroom. Upstairs you will find five bedrooms, including a grand master suite, and four full baths, a laundry room and a very large bonus room with plenty of storage. A huge 2040 square foot garage with windows, built-ins, plenty of storage and six parking spaces is on the lower level.
THE GROUNDS & THE VIEWS
Enjoy a new 90 foot shared dock with the neighbor that features an elevated gangway ramp and a sun deck with an umbrella and storage units for both homeowners. A large 46X18 covered deck overlooks lush landscaping, the Willamette River, Mount Hood, a huge span of level lawn, flowering trees and plants and a gazebo leading you to the river. Christmas Ships come by about 5 times a day each season, often with a show right in front of the house.
Plantings include five espalier apple trees, two espalier pear trees, established berry bushes of strawberries, raspberries & blueberry’s, three magnolia trees, four raised bed garden boxes and a large cutting flower garden with space for annual and perennials that currently includes 20 rose plants of various varieties, 15 or more dahlia, heritage mums, iris and peonies.
