Listed at $1.6M, This Portland Midcentury Was Ahead of Its Time

The home was awarded a Gold Medallion for its cutting-edge, all-electric design in the ’60s—and it looks just as sharp today.
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Location: 6323 NW Manor Drive, Portland, Oregon

Price: $1,585,000

Year Built: 1960

Footprint: 2,658 square feet (three bedrooms, five baths)

Lot Size: 0.33 acres

From the Agent: "This striking midcentury home is located in a secluded pocket of NW Portland’s Skyline neighborhood, which also boasts a collection of other significant architectural gems. Originally a ‘Live Better Electrically—Gold Medallion Home,’ the dwelling was thoughtfully reenvisioned in 2013 by its owners, a pair of creative directors obsessed with design and modern architecture, and it shows. The renovation of this primarily single-level home resulted in an added family room on the lower level, three full–en suite bedrooms, five baths, three outdoor living/entertainment areas, and inclusion into the 2015 Portland Modern Homes Tour."

The revived home sits in a secluded, wooded neighborhood that adjoins Forest Park. A massive trail system, including a trailhead, is just a short walk from the property. 

The revived home sits in a secluded, wooded neighborhood that adjoins Forest Park. A massive trail system, including a trailhead, is just a short walk from the property. 

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 A reclaimed alder–clad double fireplace separates the open living room from the kitchen.

 A reclaimed alder–clad double fireplace separates the open living room from the kitchen.

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The kitchen features open shelving, custom cabinetry, and plenty of counter space.

The kitchen features open shelving, custom cabinetry, and plenty of counter space.

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Each of the three bedrooms has direct access to the home’s lush backyard.

Each of the three bedrooms has direct access to the home’s lush backyard.

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"With the city and shops of Northwest Portland only a short drive away, this forest retreat offers the very best of both worlds and the perfect landing place to feed your senses and restore your spirit," notes the agent.

"With the city and shops of Northwest Portland only a short drive away, this forest retreat offers the very best of both worlds and the perfect landing place to feed your senses and restore your spirit," notes the agent.

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