Northwest By Design

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Written By Dale Carstensen

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8706 SE 31st Ave. Milwaukie, OR 97222

About This Property: $900,000

Behind mature cherry trees and mahogany deck, Right Arm Construction and architect Colin Jensen of Thesis Studio have reimagined this Ardenwald home down to the last detail. Three bedrooms, three full baths, and a private 1-bed, 1-bath ADU with ADA features. Inside, walnut cabinetry meets marble counters and backsplash, white oak floors run beneath wood-wrapped windows, and hand-glazed Pratt + Larson tile frames a fireplace flanked by built-ins. Upstairs, skylights pour light over vaulted bedrooms and a serene walk-in shower with heated floors underfoot. A zoned heat pump and heat recovery ventilator deliver quiet, year-round comfort. Fenced yard, mature gardens, and moments from Sellwood, New Seasons, and the Springwater Corridor makes this home truly one of the Portland area's finest.

The Details:

 
 4 Beds
4 Baths
Permitted ADU
3 beds 3 full baths main floor
Spacious 1 bed 1 bath ADU
Retreat Style Owners Suite
Marble, Pratt + Larson Tile
HES: 7
2972 SqFt.
RMLS: #569364047 

LISTED BY: DALE CARSTENSEN, LICENSED IN OREGON + WASHINGTON

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