Enchanting 1939 English-style cottage in Pacific Northwest that's packed with original features lists for $1.3m
A charming English-style cottage in Portland, Oregon has hit the market for $1.3million.
The 5,168 square-foot home, built in 1939, was originally purchased in 1976 by retired surgeon Howard Carruth and his first wife Del Rosa 'Rose' Carruth.
The World War I veteran and Rose moved into the empty home located at 3852 N.E. Alameda Street during the Great Depression and had it designed by Herbert Archie Angell- a prominent architect who was inducted into Portland's Historic Resource Inventory for his work.
After Rose, a well-known golfer, died in 1955, and Howard's second wife, Anne Hales Tigart, moved into a care facility, he re-mortgaged the four-level property.
In 1976, against Howard's wishes, the bank placed the home on the market again, according to historian Doug Decker with Alameda Old House History.
The 5,168 square-foot home, built in 1939, was originally purchased in 1976 by retired surgeon Howard Carruth and his first wife Del Rosa 'Rose' Carruth
A new couple, and the home's only other owner's, Christine Mackert and Patricia Southard, bought the historic home in 1976. (pictured: The curved staircase at the entrance)
His neighbors, and the home's only other owners, Christine Mackert and Patricia Southard, bought the historic home in 1976. They allowed Howard to live there until he moved into a local nursing home, where he later died at the age of 92 in January 1977.
After owning the enchanting home for 48 years, Christine and Patricia decided it was time to downsize.
'People have responded well to the fact that the house is in pristine condition with only having two owners who were meticulous and incredible stewards of this home,' listing broker Patrick J. Henry of Coldwell Banker Bain told Oregon Live.
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home still has its original craftsmanship that has lasted more than 85 years.
The exterior of the colonial-style home is covered with beautiful stone and light brown shingles, situated on a nice green yard.
Right through the entrance, guests are greeted by a curved staircase fit with paisley carpeting and a stone floor.
A door in the family room leads out to a beautifully crafted sunroom fit with multiple windows, views of the town, and space for families and friends to gather
There is also a large living room area fit with hardwood ceilings, a large sofa, a mini bar, the laundry room and more windows
Directly off the entrance, steps lead to a cozy blue family room with two large windows that bring in an abundance of natural sunlight.
A door in the family room leads out to a beautifully crafted sunroom fit with multiple windows, views of the town, and space for families and friends to gather.
Christine and Patricia used to enjoy hosting parties in the sunroom and would even have a jazz band play for big holidays and celebrations, Oregon Live reported.
The dining room is covered in hardwood floors, dark blue walls, a large chandelier and table, and two wide windows that bring in ample sunlight.
Off the dining room is the kitchen, covered in brown wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, windows, double over, and a blue backsplash.
Attached to the kitchen is a small kitchen table area with more windows.
Hanging above the grand staircase is a unique wood arch that sits in the middle of the bedrooms and bathrooms.
A larger room has multiple light fixtures, floral wallpaper, a fireplace, and multipole windows bringing in warm sunlight to the space
Off the master bedroom is a decent sized bathroom covered in blush pink tile, a glass shower and a pink bathtub
One of the bedrooms has been turned into a cozy and bright office covered in yellow plaid wallpaper, hardwoods and windows.
A larger room has multiple light fixtures, floral wallpaper, a fireplace, and multiple windows bringing in warm sunlight to the space.
Off the master bedroom is a decent sized bathroom covered in blush pink tile, a glass shower and a pink bathtub.
Above the home there is a massive attic space perfect for extra storage space.
There is also a large living room area fit with hardwood ceilings, a large sofa, a mini bar, the laundry room and more windows.
The decade-old home also has an indoor sauna, a small elevator, and a deck attached to a terrace area filled with flowers and greenery.
