2524 SW 17TH AVE

Rare botanical oasis in coveted Portland Heights! Situated on 4 city lots on nearly a half acre, this beautiful Craftsman home offers exceptional privacy yet sits just a mile from downtown Portland. Expansive windows flood the home with natural light & offer views of city lights, Mt Saint Helens, Mt Rainer, the Fremont bridge & from the lower garden, Mt Adams! The grounds are truly extraordinary & form the heart of this special property. See link for garden pics! Lovingly cultivated over 4 decades, the landscape has matured into a rare “city sanctuary” with magnolias, rhododendrons, dwarf evergreens & Japanese maples. Rock terraces & whimsical paths invite you to wander among raised beds of shrubs, flowers, vegetable gardens, fruit trees, and conifers. Organic gardening practices & enriched soil have created year-round color & texture allowing camas, lupine, fawn lilies, columbine and foxglove to naturalize. A madrone tree nestles under the Douglas fir tree. A gracious floor plan highlights timeless architectural details throughout, including vintage leaded glass skylight, built ins & period molding. The welcoming sitting porch & handsome foyer lead to an elegant formal living and dining room showcasing marble fireplaces, hardwood floors & French doors. The sun filled eat in kitchen is the quintessential gathering spot and includes a private second staircase. Enjoy the flexibility of the main floor den/family rm (possible 5th bedrm) for relaxation & cozy evenings. The popular four bedrm up layout includes updated baths & a spacious primary suite with adjoining dressing room/sunroom. Abundant storage is found in walk-in bedroom closets, large basement and a two car garage. Outdoor amenities include an expansive backyard deck & a spacious gazebo for enjoying year-round wildlife and views. A historic children’s playhouse complete this wonderland for young and old alike. Updates include owned 2400 KV solar panels, a level two car charger, newer heat pump and ext paint. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10247535]