Japanese Inspired 1965 MCM | Lake Oswego, Oregon | $705,000

This remarkable mid-century is nestled against Tryon Creek State Park and perched above Nettle Creek in the Forest Highlands neighborhood of Lake Oswego. Although the architect is unknown, this home is a perfectly refined and proportioned sanctuary in the trees.

The homes details include many often found in traditional Japanese residential architecture including open rafter vaulted wood ceilings throughout with a unique floating center beam that that sits below the rafters and runs the full length of the home, large overhangs and covered walks and patios, shoji screen closet doors, an ornate wrought iron patio gate leading into the garage and zen-like landscaping. Clear story windows at roof pitches, strategically placed skylights and walls of glass merge home with the outdoors and into the park. Original Lightolier track-spots and can lighting add warmth and highlight the architecture at night or in low light conditions.

The single level 2216 square foot home is low maintenance, lives like a condo and sits on .34 acres. It has 3 baths and 4 bedrooms including a guest quarters completely separated from the main living area, an art studio, open living and dining rooms and a large covered patio.

Listen to the trickling Nettle Creek after a rain and watch people walk on the trail across in park. Stroll through First Edition into the city for a cone at the Lake O. Ice Creamery or over to Oswego Lake Country Club for a round. Either way, you'll want to move quickly, as this one is moving fast.

- Real Estate through Design