Carpe Diem for sale in Portland, Oregon

$1,000,000

Welcome... Mention a house boat and images of cruising around a small lakemight come to mind. But located in a private, top-end moorage on Hayden Islandin Portland, this custom floating home is far from a petite cruiser. A walk down the ramp from the home’s two-car garage brings you tothe gated community’s “sidewalk” where you’ll instantly get a sense of theupscale, friendly neighborhood that awaits your arrival. Past well-kept gardensand smiling neighbors lies this beautiful, contemporary floating home thatexudes a relaxed water lifestyle. A deck circles the home and leads you to thefront door, around to your private boat slip, and to an expansive entertainingdeck where you’ll enjoy unobstructed views of the Columbia River. The teak front door was custom made for the home and features afunctioning, brass porthole that was found on a sunken ship in Puget Sound.Through the beautiful door lies the home’s open great room, kitchen and diningroom where a cathedral and floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the river andflood the room with sunlight. Wide plank hardwood floors stretch from one endof room to the other and complement the knotty pine cabinets found in thekitchen, flanking the fireplace and at the wet bar built under the staircase. The kitchen offers the same high-end amenities as the best “solidground” custom homes. Gorgeous granite counters top the rustic cabinets and thelarge island - that features a prep sink, a convenient hanging pot rack andbreakfast bar seating that’s perfect for casual dining and entertaining.Professional grade, stainless steel appliances (including a Wolf Professionalsix burner cook-top and LG French door refrigerator), oil-rubbed bronzefaucets, tile backsplash and a wide arch above the sink are stylish touches tothe space. Tucked under the stairs, the wet bar is a wonderful entertainingspot away from the kitchen. Granite counters, a copper sink and faucets, wineand mini refrigerators, ice maker, and a built-in stemware rack make this areaas welcoming as any in the open great room. Beside the wet bar is the hallway leading to the home’s laundryroom, powder room with its gorgeous, iron-based stone pedestal sink, a guestbedroom with sliding doors that lead out to the wrap-around deck, and themaster suite. Wonderfully unexpected details like the master’s custom doorhandles, in the shape of a sailfish and lizard, are found throughout the home.As are high end finishes like the eclectic collection of ceiling fans, themaster bedroom’s granite-surrounded gas fireplace and the en suite bath’swalk-through marble shower. The sunny master bath is striking for it’s size -larger than many “land home’s” - and the beautiful and well-thought out detailsincluding separate his and hers vanities with marble counters and vessel sinks,two walk-in closets with automatic lights, and custom painted, carved columnsthat flank the glass-enclosed shower. If this were the average floating home, your living space mightbe limited to just the main level; however, this is no average home. Twoadditional floors offer a plethora of living and entertaining options. Airon-railed staircase ascending from the great room is but one choice for goingup to the second and third floors. An elevator located across the hall from themaster bedroom is a wonderful, and unique, benefit for homeowners and guests. With balcony views overlooking the great room and out the soaringwindows to the river, the second floor’s loft is a perfect place for hostinggame night. Around the corner though a short hallway is a bonus room where thebilliards table is lit beautifully by the room’s large windows and fitsperfectly beneath the ceiling fan. In the hall between the loft and bonus room and across from theelevator is the second floor’s spacious guest suite. With a walk-in closet anden suite bath, which also opens to the bonus room, this bedroom is acomfortable oasis where guests can relax after a day out on the river. A winding staircase, home to deep, built-in bookshelves, leads tothe home’s third floor “crow’s nest.” The short hallway with windows on bothsides makes you feel as if you are crossing a bridge to the cozy room wherenear 360-degree views await. The circular room features a vaulted ceiling,incredible river views and built-in cabinets and desk - though it will bedifficult to get any work done from here! Sliding doors take you to awrap-around deck where you’ll enjoy heavenly breezes and a panorama of your “nowake” piece of the river. The home’s piece de resistance is its fabulous back deck whereyou and your guests will spend hours enjoying time on the river. Cable railingon the wide deck opens the space to unobstructed views while also giving it amodern look. A convenient boat slip is at one end of the deck and a short setof stairs leads down to an additional area for mooring larger boats. Lowmaintenance decking means you’ll be spending less time on chores and more timeon the water - and that’s what this home is all about! No expense was spared when it came to the design and constructionof this 3,298 sq. ft. home. Custom built by Even Construction, a top floatingand land home builder based in Portland, only the best river-suitable framing,siding, decking and lighting materials were used on the exterior, while premiumgrade materials like hardwood floors, knotty pine wood cabinets and granitecounters were used inside. If you’re looking for a relaxed lifestyle in a riverfrontcommunity, you won’t find a better residence than this gorgeous, customfloating home. Here you’ll find only the best in construction, design,amenities, and, especially, views!
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Year:  2008