1350 S Carey Ln, Portland, OR 97219

Some homes are built simply to shelter, others are built to inspire, beckoning you inside with what matters most, while also encouraging you to seek connection with the natural world. This custom-designed 2 story, mid-century home does just that. Built in 1952, by prominent Portland builder, James Milne, as his personal residence, there is care here you can feel in the details. From the moment the driveway draws you toward the home and its surrounding nature, painted a deep overcast blue that mirrors Pacific Northwest skies receding into the treeline—this home feels settled, unhurried, like it has always belonged here. Inside, unique design touches, such as the vertical grain hemlock panels lining walls throughout, lend warmth and an almost spa-like feel. The living room’s black granite fireplace, flanked by an eyecatching built-in bookcase, focuses the space. Corner windows dissolve the boundary between inside and out, inviting both intimate entertaining and quiet nights at home. As...