A rare find! This sophisticated traditional is located in a park-like setting on one of Portland Heights' least traveled streets. It offers a perfect combination of modern convenience and traditional charm. With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths located on the 2nd floor and one bedroom on the main floor, this 1940 Colonial offers endless functionality! Dining room with box-beam ceilings opens to kitchen equipped with custom wood cabinetry, honed granite counters, stainless appliances and large island covered in rich walnut slab. Generous counter-to-ceiling windows invite the outdoors in and make washing dishes a delight! Mudroom with built-ins and a half bath are just off the kitchen. Main-level den with cozy gas fireplace provides flexible living space for office, library or main floor TV room. French doors open to beautiful backyard perfect for entertaining with large patio, fire pit and custom water feature designed by local landscape architect, Dean Christensen. Gorgeous seasonal view of trees and rare .69 acre lot provide exceptional privacy and seamless connection to nature. Second-level primary suite is complete with two cedar-lined closets plus a third custom designed walk-in closet. Light + bright primary and hall baths are designed with custom cabinets, concrete countertops and glass tile floors. The lower-level family room, with original tongue and groove paneling and wood-burning fireplace, can be enjoyed as a retro retreat or updated with today's colors and textures. Just blocks to Ainsworth Elementary / Vista Springs Café / hiking trails and minutes to NW 23rd / the Pearl District / Downtown Portland. [Home Energy Score = 2. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10214962]