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Saturday, May 22, 2010

Exterior Views

  • Buildings located on 34 acres with adjacent 26 acre undeveloped parcel.
  • Total 60 acres.
  • 1,500 foot elevation provides many fog-free winter days. Half-mile driveway leads to absolute seclusion.
  • Bearing apple, pear, and cherry trees around the house.
  • Mixed forest/pasture land, some on timber deferment.








•••••••• Guest House ••••••••



Monday, May 17, 2010

Interior Views


  • Main house has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Guest house 2 bedrooms, 1 bath.
  • Upstairs space can be partitioned as master bedroom/studio/office with bath.
  • Open floor plan allows flexible use of interior space.
  • Low-maintenance log and t&g pine surfaces, plus solid oak flooring.
  • 5 decks offer multiple views and outdoor living spaces.
  • Rear laundry room and bath.
  • Newly carpeted bedrooms.










••••Floor Plan••••


Thursday, May 13, 2010

Views From the Front Porch

Western view overlooks Cascade foothills, Willamette Valley and Coast Range.







Monday, May 10, 2010

Details

Driving Times:

15 minutes to historic Brownsville, Oregon.

25 minutes to Lebanon or Sweet Home.

45 minutes to Eugene/Springfield or Corvallis (OSU or Oregon State U.).

One hour, forty-five minutes from Portland.

Interstate 5, the main west coast freeway, is only 20 minutes away. From there you can easily reach all major cities in western Oregon.


Water:

Ample 25 gpm capacity well.

Year-round 1/3 gpm underground spring w/ spring house.

Year-round surface spring along south edge of property.

Terraced ornamental gravity-fed ponds.


Heating/Cooling:

Newer heavy capacity heat pump.

High-efficiency woodstove (w/ abundant on-site firewood)

Large, west-facing low-e glass windows provide thermal gain in cold weather.


Wednesday, May 05, 2010

About the Property

Located in the Cascade Foothills near historic Brownsville, Oregon, this property overlooks the Willamette Valley, the Coast Range, and nearby hills. The photos on this blog simply cannot convey the sense of space and seclusion that is immediately apparent to visitors and guests. It is truly a must-see, one of a kind property.
Sloping gently down towards the west, the land can support grazing animals including horses, cattle, sheep, alpaca, etc. Several varieties of wine grape have been determined to be suitable for the site as well. No chemicals have been used on any areas that would be suitable for grapes or other crops. A 220' deep well tested at 25 gpm is capable of being used for irrigation purposes, and a year-round 1/2 gpm spring supplies water for ornamental ponds and other uses. Both well and spring provide excellent drinking water. Near the southern edge of the property a year-round creek flows. Creek flow rises in winter and falls in summer.
Private timberland borders the property to the south, and timber is the predominant land use in the area. While standing timber covers a significant part of the 60 acres, and part of the property is on timber deferment, accessibility and aesthetic factors suggest that large-scale timber harvesting would not be an especially appropriate activity here. Thinning, firewood cutting, and selective timber harvesting are possible, but the overall value of the property is not based on standing timber or future harvest potential. Aside from firs the property is a mix of pasture and deciduous trees. Many trees are 30-35 years old, while others have returned since cutting in the 1940's.
Winter days in the Willamette Valley are often cool and foggy. On days like that, this unique property is often bathed in sunshine and as much as twenty degrees warmer than the valley floor. Over a typical winter the total number of days with valley fog and mountain sun can amount to several weeks, usually between December and February. Though 1,500 feet is often too high for fog, it is usually too low to experience significantly more snow than the valley floor. Weather being what it is, there are sometimes days with more fog or snow.

Sunday, May 02, 2010

Area Recreation

The area offers many recreational choices. Fishing and hunting are popular throughout Oregon. For salmon and trout fishing, the Santiam River flows through Sweet Home and Lebanon, less than half an hour away. To the south, the McKenzie river is also known for excellent fishing. Deer and Elk are hunted throughout the area, as well as upland game birds like grouse, pheasant, quail, wild turkey and chukar. As in most rural settings, deer are plentiful and an everyday sight and game birds are common. Elk have been observed on the property.

Boating on lakes and rivers is another popular pursuit throughout western Oregon, as is white water rafting on the McKenzie near Eugene. Foster Lake, near Sweet Home, is the nearest large reservoir.

The Oregon Cascades are famous for hiking and camping, most notably along the Pacific Crest Trail that runs from California to Canada. Mt. Jefferson, surrounded by wilderness, is the nearest Cascade peak, rising to more than 10,000 feet. Other central Cascades peaks include Three Fingered Jack, the Three Sisters, and Mt. Washington.

The nearest major ski areas are Mt. Bachelor (near Bend) and Mt. Hood (near Portland). Both offer excellent downhill skiing. Cross-country skiers have many options from which to choose.

Golf in Western Oregon is largely a spring to fall activity. Mallard Creek is an excellent course near Lebanon, about half an hour away. Other fine courses are Diamond Woods (near Monroe), Tokatee (near Blue River), and Trysting Tree in Corvallis. The area around Sisters, Oregon (just over the Santiam Pass from Sweet Home) features great courses too numerous to mention.

The Central Oregon Coast is reachable through either Eugene or Corvallis. The Eugene route ends in Florence, and the Corvallis route in Newport. Both coastal cities are on estuaries with sheltered bays, and are popular tourist destinations at all times of year. Camping, deep sea fishing, crabbing, surfing, beachcombing and golf are all excellent coastal activities. The Oregon coastline is one of the most beautiful in the world, with sheer cliffs, lighthouses, sea stacks, and sandy beaches interspersed along it.

Portland, less than two hours away, is the largest city in Oregon, and the largest city between Sacramento and Seattle. Western Oregon residents regularly visit Portland for day trips or weekends. The Rose City is known for music and the arts, diverse restaurants, and its casual lifestyle. Eugene (150,000) and Corvallis (50,000) are less than an hour away and are home to Oregon and Oregon State Universities, respectively. Both offer a diverse array of educational and cultural opportunities.