8964 N Exeter Ave , Portland, OR 97203
SOLD
Offered at $439,900
2 bed · 1 bath · 2304 sq. ft.
Bright 1911 bungalow offers thoughtful interventions and a sweet vibe. This endlessly flexible 2-bedroom home features bright, connected living and dining rooms, a generous kitchen, welcoming front porch, immaculate basement, spacious fenced back yard & covered deck.
MLS# 21335852
Schools: Elementary: Caesar Chavez | High: Roosevelt (buyer to verify)
Public Spaces
A sweet vestibule welcomes you home to light, flow and grace. Interconnected areas for entertaining are bathed in light from west-facing windows that look out onto vibrant and verdant neighborhood. A wood-burning insert in the original fireplace will keep the house cozy and warm throughout the winter. The gracious galley kitchen punches above its weight with a gas range, double oven, loads of counter space and abundant storage. The best of Old Portland!
Private Spaces
The one-level bungalow features two bedrooms with room for three. The generous primary bedroom hosts whitewashed rustic floors, huge windows, and expansive bonus area that can be used as a workspace, den, nursery or converted into a third bedroom. The second bedroom features a windowed walk-in closet, and light for days. Endless possibilities!
Flex Spaces
Downstairs, the basement is bright, expansive and immaculate. Several delineated spaces offer countless options for work, storage and relaxation. A bright utility room tucked behind the kitchen looks onto the backyard and offers laundry, a clever and robust peg-board system, and plenty of room for a desk or table, ready for an easy conversion to an office, breakfast room or library.
Amenities
Backyard Bounty
A fully-fenced back yard is pre-loaded with vegetable boxes already overflowing with flowers for your next bouquet.
Decked-out
Safely entertain friends and family year-round from a sweet covered back deck, located just off the bonus room.
Flexibility
Want more rooms? An oversized bedroom, bright and cozy basement and bonus rooms are ready for a transformative touch. This home will grow with you!
A poem for the home |
slow down
you are at your destination
sigh a breath of home
your first word is warmth or maple, hello
the door opens a space wider than the frame
the craft and curves
offering more than the walls would seem
please come in, find your breath
warm yourself in the embrace of the house
find a turtle, nest up, get cozy
this is a home to the world, trees and empathy
you are the guest
give yourself the place
open the door, take a stroll and enjoy
be slow, swell of flowers and the birds will love you
there is every reason to be here
composure of comfort and calm love
a humming bird sits a hole in the picket fence
nest, settle, remain
the arms of trees
hold kayak hammock soft cloud sky
helicopter seeds fall in your hand and chalk drawing
step elegant, step casual
warming in the hearth
yes relax
candles
hours in yard branch and
similar to a laugh, slide
soft entry, soft exit
resolute as a blue jay
the windows slow, verdant, cheerful
ask for a kiss or touch
the door arms swing as for a hug
(over)
arch and floor, hearth
set the tone to love
a warm chord glides
dangling feet off the porch
free to seek nature or sweetheart St Johns
a yard of peace and cloud naming
some homes are handshakes, this one is a hugger
lichens, lily grass, window pumpkins
yellow flower air dandelion butterflies
a humble strong hand of a home offers partnership
| tom blood
Neighborhood
Portsmouth in North Portland
Settled in 1883, Portsmouth is a great starter neighborhood. Primarily residential homes and a handful of coveted and well loved local businesses, surrounded by tree lined streets and an abundance of nearby Parks.
Columbia, McCoy + Northgate Parks
City Parks - over 50 acres
In a triangle surrounding the home are 3 remarkable city parks. With a combined total of over 50 acres, these parks feature splashpads, playground, soccer, football, rugby, tennis, volleyball, horseshoe, baseball, basketball facilities.
Chill N Fill
Beverages - 5215 N Lombard St
Growler shop featuring 30 rotating taps of craft beer, wine, cider and kombucha. Also has an extensive selection of hard to find and local bottled beer, wine and ciders!
New Seasons Market
Grocery - 6300 N lombard St
Local Portland grocery chain with a focus on many locally sourced items, plants and produce. Also sells home goods & wellness products. Deli, bakery and prepared meals on site. Cafe and hot food bar as well.
Windows Booksellers
Literature - 8900 N Wall ave
A purveyor of used and *some new* fine scholarly books, specializing in literature, philosophy, theology, and history."For the Mind, Soul, and pure Pleasure of Reading"