Just west of downtown Portland, Oregon, in the coveted Kings Heights neighborhood, an alluring midcentury property blends renovated living spaces with preserved period details.

Much of the dwelling’s pristine condition can be credited to its current owners, Mark and Laurie Engberg, who treated the space to a complete restoration upon acquiring the property in 2005. “The Engbergs did an excellent job of elevating this midcentury-modern home,” says listing agent Patrick Clark. “They revived the structure and further created a masterpiece.”

Mark, who is the founding principal at Portland-based Colab Architecture + Urban Design, was eager to take on the challenge of the overhaul. “The renovation was an extension of the basic principles of the house, which is based and organized on the datum lines set by the structure,” he says.

To maintain the home’s architectural integrity, Mark restored much of the original details, including the woodwork and exposed brick fireplaces. He also integrated contemporary elements, such as stainless-steel countertops in the kitchen and unpainted steel guardrails for the stairs.

“The departure from the midcentury palette is found in the use of materials such as stainless steel,” Mark says. “You could say the renovation brings the house full circle in 20th-century American house design.”

The 3,309-square-foot residence presents a number of spacious living areas, in addition to four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. The principal suite—which opens to a private cedar-clad terrace—features a custom wardrobe and en suite bath. Other notable features in the home include a bonus room, terraced yard, and detached garage with a driveway turntable. Keep scrolling to see more of the Portland property.

648 NW Melinda Avenue in Portland, Oregon, is currently listed for $1,595,000 by Patrick Clark of Inhabit Real Estate.

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