11501 S Aventine Ave
Portland, OR
It's the first time on the market for this one owner 1966 midcentury home in Riverdale/Dunthorpe; the premiere forested neighborhood along the Willamette River, just 5 miles south of downtown Portland. Nature provides complete privacy & beauty on this rare level 2/3 acre lot with full sun exposure. Original fittings from its midcentury glory days could be refreshed or recreated -- tile, stone, slate, brick, fixtures, built-ins, and wood paneling. Sitting just above the street with a circular driveway, the covered porch and carved wood front door provide a welcoming entrance protected from weather. The slate entry opens to a vaulted living room with natural stone fireplace. The dining room adjoins, with a wide slider to the deck that spans the back of the home. Summer evenings on the deck, room for play & pets in the yard, walkways and raised garden beds...even an apple tree in this private paradise. Picture windows bring the outside in. A tidy kitchen with natural cherry cabinets and todays functionality, with a friendly eating area and gathering space with a crackling fireplace. Great floorplan with a total of 5 versatile bedrooms; spacious bedrooms, home office or creative spaces. The main floor has the primary bedroom + 2 bedrooms, making this an easy candidate for one level living. The laundry room is also main floor; storage, built-ins and space for a freezer. The finished lower level has a bonus room with a 3rd beautiful brick fireplace, opens to the backyard, the other 2 spacious bedrooms. The lower level bath has a shower and fantastic soaking tub. A must-see 500SF artist/shop/studio space. Excellent storage with closets throughout the home, plus 250SF in the large furnace room. An oversized detached garage, with a separate back garden/tool storage shed for easy/direct access to the back yard. Highly-rated Riverdale School District. Remarkable home in an unrivaled location is refreshed to be appreciated as-is, or enjoy the unlimited potential for new design.