999 NE 169th Dr, Portland, OR 97230

A stones throw to the East of Portlands Glendoveer Golf Course sits the very most surprising and impressive of mid-century homes. Built by a physician and his wife in 1970 as they became empty-nesters, this Marvin Witt-designed home is a rare find, with its peaceful feel, earthy tones and natural light. Indeed, with the views to a tree-filled park across the street, its easy to forget that the home sits in an established neighborhood. Designed for one-level living, the main floor is the spectacular part of the house with near 20-foot ceilings and clerestory windows. Add to that: an atrium with indoor/outdoor plantings; grass cloth wallpaper; wool carpet; a wet bar that serves as a pass-through between kitchen and dining spaces; custom cabinetry; and the most impressive brick chimney. Also on the main floor, the primary bedroom features a dressing area with generous built-in closets that lead to quite the handsome ensuite bath. The lower level is admittedly not quite as spectacular as the main but offers fantastic living space, including a party room; a family room with wood burning fireplace; two nicely sized bedrooms with new double-paned windows; a three-paned slider with access to the homes third patio; a newly furnished bonus/flex room (a non-conforming fourth bedroom, a studio or an exercise room); and generous storage space. Over the homes 56 years the lower level (which includes an efficiency kitchen) has served as childrens separate living space; caregivers living qua