5608 NE Cleveland Ave, Portland

Step inside to discover the beauty, warmth, and personality that make this Victorian truly feel like home. The exquisite original mill-work, oak & fir wood floors, and a variety of period windows add architectural charm to this beautifully preserved Victorian. High ceilings and tall windows throughout let in lovely natural light.A cozy pellet stove creates a welcoming living room focal point, and the large dining room is the perfect place to gather with friends and family. The first floor also has a combination bedroom and sitting room, which can also be used as a family room. Upstairs you’ll find 2 bedrooms, and a flexible office/studio space with tons of natural light. A charming peekaboo balcony adds a touch of Victorian whimsy, and offers a great place to hide away with a good book. The additional lower-level living quarters have a separate exterior entrance, legal egress window, private bathroom, and kitchenette offering flexible space for guests, extended family, or multigenerational living.Outside you’ll love the welcoming front porch with its lazy swing, the perfect place to enjoy coffee and watch the world go by. The west facing front yard boasts established flower gardens, and raised garden beds perfect for anyone with a green thumb. For more privacy you can retreat to the gardens and patio in the side yard.Adding peace of mind to the home’s historic beauty, the sellers had seismic foundation work completed by TerraFirma, providing an important structural improvement for the next owner. Other improvements made by the owners include lower level remodel, installation of a lower-level egress window, pellet stove with new chimney vents, 12 new triple-pane windows, new gutters, fenced front yard, radon mitigation system, new cement front stairs, and the addition of AC for the 2nd floor.