8535 SW BIRCHWOOD RD Portland, OR 97225

Looking for that sense of space and privacy close to the city, well this Raliegh Hills home will romantically sweep you away the moment you see the soaring ceilings and beams of the great room with a wall of windows overlooking your own private .68 acre park. This understated ranch has all of its original charm with hardwood floors, wood windows, French doors, and 3 masonry fireplaces -- blended wonderfully with today's luxury essentials like a spacious primary suite and the great room addition opens to both the yard and the character filled outdoor covered living with fireplace. The primary suite boasts a sun filled sitting room, and beautiful bath, along with doors that open and overlook the property.  The kitchen has updated countertops and has direct access to the back patio for the ease of entertaining. Downstairs is retro cozy family room with fireplace, and large hobby storage space(currently a wine cellar) that is also easily accessible from the yard.  Whether you love to garden, are looking for an art studio, want to toss a football, or prefer to just grab a glass of wine to sit creek side, every option is here. Lastly, there is plenty of parking for your cars and toys. This is that hard to find property that gives you the flexibility to live the way you want to live in Washington county.