5406 SW Woods Ct, Portland

Hidden at the end of a charming gated street in Portland’s West Hills, this extraordinary 2.30-acre property feels like a secret retreat; private, peaceful and immersed in nature, yet just minutes from the urban core. First time on the market in 39 years, the property has been thoughtfully shaped over decades by longtime owner, FAIA, a former Design Partner at ZGF Architects. His architectural eye is evident throughout, from the custom gates and carefully considered site plan to the beautiful dry-stacked Camas basalt walls, stone details, gardens and landscape. Mature trees create the feeling of your own urban forest, where birds, squirrels and wildlife become part of the daily rhythm. Established gardens, irrigation, a fenced yard, vegetable garden and a picturesque apple tree add to the sense that this is a place meant to be experienced, not simply occupied. The fenced grounds also make it especially easy to enjoy the property with four-legged companions. The nearly 4,000-square-foot residence offers a main-level primary suite, generous living spaces and flexible upper-level rooms with exterior access. Owned solar, radiant heat and an automatic generator add thoughtful utility. Then there’s the showstopper: a recently built 1,440-square-foot, two-story timber barn/garage-beautiful, substantial and full of possibility. For the buyer craving acreage, architecture, privacy and a genuine connection to nature without leaving Portland behind, this is an exceptionally rare find.