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A striking, midcentury modern residence in Portland, OR, needed just two weeks on the market to attract a buyer. Listed for $850,000, the home is pending sale.
Designed by local architect Henry Bergman, the one-owner, well-preserved property stands out with its unique regional style.
“The architectural design is significant, because it has got that Northern California ranch vibe to it,” says listing agent Marisa Swenson, of Modern Homes Collective. “Artists are attracted to the home because of its Pacific Northwest style. The home itself has been preserved, maintained, and updated and stays connected to nature.”
Built in 1966, the 2,139-square-foot, four-bedroom abode has a shingle-clad exterior and post-and-beam construction, with cedar planks and glass walls.
“There are high ceilings, minimalist ornamentation, huge panes of glass, and high-end wood,” Swenson notes.
Exterior with a dramatic glass wall
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Living room with wood-paneled walls and a brick fireplace
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Striking interiors
Beyond the blue front door is a sunken living room with hardwood floors, oversized bay windows overlooking the wooded lot, a brick fireplace, and cantilevered hearth that separates the room from the dining area.
“The fireplace is truly a statement piece,” Swenson says.
The property, which is tucked into a forest, is also just two minutes from shops and boutiques. Swenson notes that the listing includes preserved green space and a second lot behind the home, for an “added layer of natural privacy.”
Plentiful windows make for a light and bright interior.
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The solarium offers a sunny escape.
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Standout solarium
One of the home’s most remarkable features is its solarium, which has a wood-burning stove and built-in rock garden set in a brick bed against vaulted-glass windows.
The rock garden’s design objective is to naturally heat the rocks and tile floor during the day, thereby providing an efficient heat source at night. The home also has forced-air for heating and central air for cooling.
“The addition in 1980 of the solarium was huge,” Swenson says. “The room is just bathed in sunlight.”
The dining area provides a more formal eating space.
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The eat-in kitchen has abundant storage.
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A nearby galley kitchen boasts original wood cabinetry and stainless steel appliances.
The spacious primary suite is situated on the first floor, along with another bedroom. Meanwhile, two more bedrooms and a full bath are on the lower level.
The primary bedroom is a cozy spot.
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The deck is large enough for a table and chairs.
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Set on more than a half-acre, the home has a private backyard that can be viewed from an elevated, main-level deck. There is also an attached studio/workshop with its own entry.
“The owner was an avid gardener and used the studio as a potting shed,” Swenson says. “It has good windows and high ceilings and could be finished for an office or larger art studio.”
The listing received 10 offers that went “quite above” the asking price, she reports.
“Most of the people who have responded to the listing are creative buyers,” Swenson says, adding that the majority of them were interested in the home as a primary residence. “Nearly everyone who walked in has said they would not change a thing.”
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