I thought I’d bring you along with Dianne and I to see some of what was on Brokers’ Tour Tuesday in Lake Oswego.
What do we DO on tour??? Well, we check out properties that are new on the market or that have had a major change such as remodeling work or price reductions. We also enjoy visiting with each other & learning more about the properties (this is a great way to find out material information that is not included on the listing sheet), and you should know that Realtors LOVE to eat on tour! Usually we’ve been at meetings all morning and are ravenous by the time we get out to tour. Dianne calls it the Pavlov Response… she postulates that even when we don’t tour, we automatically get hungry on Tuesdays at 11:00… I think she’s right!
I was not able to post everything we saw on Tuesday, but I’ve got quite a bit to show you… Let’s get going! (all photos used with permission ~ remember that you can enlarge any photo by clicking on it)
We headed 
over to Westridge to 51 Hillshire Dr., to visit a custom contemporary home set up above the road and surrounded by luscious landscaping, giving it peaceful views out the many bright windows. We were met by Debbie Todd who answered questions and showed us around with warmth and 
hospitality. This one is stately, with 4306 SF, 4 bedrooms, a formal but open entry, master suite on the main floor, high vaulted ceilings, hardwoods, great room with gorgeous kitchen (yes, that’s Dianne in the kitchen), fireplace and access to the spa/patio area (also accessible from the spacious master). Daylight basement offers pool table area, 1/2 bath, media area, and a beautiful wet bar. Three bedrooms are upstairs (one non-conforming). The flow of this home 
is so elegant, and the feel so open and peaceful… I would highly recommend a look. This one is set & ready to welcome it’s new owners with style & comfort from day one.
From Westridge we drove to 2057 Summit Dr in Summit Heights where the neighborhood is nestled up the graceful slope from Lake Oswego. 
This particular home is a totally remodeled 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath 
1975 Craftsman with panache. I mean, this home shouts easy, comfortable living from the street as you enter the circular drive. It is just a ‘superstar’ sitting there waiting for the perfect occupants. Set back a ways from the road, we meandered up the walk and were met by Susy Darm, another charming local Realtor with tons of information about the property to share. It i
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4589 SF on a .45 acre lot overlooking the lake with beautiful views from the upper deck & grand master bedroom. The outdoor living options begin with the main level deck that wraps from 
the porch around to the side… vaulted with forest views & accessible from the kitchen and dining areas. Did I mention the kitchen? Let’s just say stunning slab granite, Dacor Pro stove, Sub Zero, Viking, alder cabinets, and an open/airy feel. The great room is wired for surround sound, there are three fireplaces, one of which boasts an alluring river pebble fascia. I could go on & on… media & game room, stellar bathrooms… but really, this one needs to be seen in person.
Leaving Susy, we decided to finish up our tour with the new construction home at 567 6th Street in First Addition. We walked through this one about a month or two ago when it was in full building mode… we gingerly stepped through the home being careful not 
to trip and trying to visualize the finished result. It was fun to see the transformation yesterday. Shari Newman met us in the beautiful kitchen featuring one of my favorites… Carrera Marble for back-splash. It offers 2568 SF of 
brand new home, with 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. Floors are luxurious, dark hardwoods. Bathrooms feature granite and elegant fixtures & finishes. The generous master is conveniently located on the main level. Upstairs also opens to three more bedrooms, one of which has high ceilings and could probably also be used as a game or media room. Little touches than really shine include the brass gutters, and slatted wood ceilings on the front porch. Style.
Well, that wraps up our Broker’s Tour for this week. Hope it was fun tagging along with us! We’re always here to take a call & show you property if you find something that “speaks” to you.
If this is making you want to tour yourself, I’ll be holding 371 6th St. Open on Sunday in Lake Oswego from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. This is a sweet 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath custom rowhouse in First Addition. C’mon down! We can chat.
Very Best,
Linda
You may reach me at: 503 318 2116