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mountain, and it seems in perfect keeping with its surroundings. It nestles
in among the trees of the hills which rise on beyond it, and glimpses of the
quaint gabled roof up near the skyline put the spirit of exploration into the
passerby, and he immediately has a desire to climb the hill and see this
pretty home at close range.”
The Seller purchased the home over twenty-five years ago, andhas invested
over $1 million in its restoration and remodel, using Cooper Construction.
The 2 1/2 story home is located at the end of a circular private drive, above
S.W. Riverside Drive, on a 1.56± acre parcel. There is opportunity, with the
R-20 zoning, to create an additional home site, or a combination of tennis
court, sport court and swimming pool using the level yard at the rear of
the existing residence.
The Emmons residence is wood frame, 2 1/2 levels, and uses a simple
rectangular plan, with full basement containing artisan-quality wood
workshop and walk-in wine cellar. The home’s top half-story is an
entertainment-media room with superior built-in equipment. Generous
outdoor covered porch and decking surround much of the main floor, as
well as a covered deck located off the master bedroom suite upstairs.
The 1,954± square foot main floor contains the public areas of the home,
with large, spacious rooms: East and West Living Rooms, formal Dining
Room, Family Roomwith hand-built stone fireplace, Study, full Bathroom,
and Kitchen that was remodeled, expanded and updated with Sub Zero
and Gaggenau appliances. Floors are rich honey-colored Russian Oak,
with Mahogany inlay detailing. The Main Entry Foyer features an ornate
Redwood and Oak staircase with built-in seating nook. Coffered ceilings
and wainscoting in the Living Room areas use a Redwood detail; the west
Living Room has an ornate stone fireplace with ashlar pattern lower and
running-bond brick upper. The Dining Room has a fireplace, built-in
Redwood cabinets and Redwood picture rail.
The 2,514± square foot second floor contains three bedrooms, including
the spacious master suite with soaking tub, shower, and walk-in closet
with entirely built-in cabinetry. The master suite was part of a renovation
which expanded the size of the second floor and added the decking. Full-
size laundry appliances are adjacent to the master bathroom. The large
second bedroom has a fireplace and full bathroom. The third bedroom has
been used as a Library, and has fireplace and Russian Oak flooring with
Mahogany inlay detailing.
The property had been two tax lots when it was originally purchased by
the Seller.
There is a detached three-car garage located along the driveway that a
portion of which could be re-used as an artist studio. There is a large
landscaped yard with irrigation, and a stone staircase from the home’s
main entry to SW Riverside Drive, also known as Oregon Route 43.
A new home is under construction on the adjoining property.
The A.C. Emmons residence is not listed in either the City or State of
Oregon inventory of cultural resources, but may be eligible for listing.
The Swiss Chalet style originated in Germany in the early nineteenth
century, and found great appreciation in the Pacific Northwest. More
information concerning the architecture and its history is contained in the
Supplemental Information Package.
LOCATION:
10643 S.W. Riverside Drive – Portland, Oregon, Block 4,
Tax Lot 2200.
From Portland, take Oregon Route 43 toward Lake Oswego. The drive
is located just past S.W. Carey Lane, on the right. Exit from the Emmons
estate is right turn, only.
Auction conducted in affiliation with Realty Trust Group
SEALED BIDS DUE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM, WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
