A gorgeous Gilded Age mansion complete with its own ballroom, swimming pool and guest house has been put on the market for $5.5 million.
The stunning 135-year-old mansion with sweeping views over lush Oregon countryside and a superb view of downtown Portland, was once owned by the Pittock family who invested in real estate, banking, railroads, steamboats, sheep ranching, silver mining, and the news paper industry.
The home was first built by lawyer and real estate investor J. Carroll McCaffrey in 1887 but then Henry Pittock, the former publisher of The Oregonian, owned the house from 1917. The stunning home remained in the Pittock family until 1970.
However, at one stage, Megan Markle’s great-great grandfather, George B. Markle, owned the mansion.
Beyond the gated entrance, a cobblestone driveway makes for a sweeping entrance for those pulling up to the home. The mansion’s garage has space for six cars.
A nearby swimming pool is shielded by a perfectly manicured hedge and line of trees.
A full-sized tennis court is also available for those who want to blow off steam.
Inside, intricate wood carvings on the walls have been preserved along with colorful stained glass windows.
The 9,831-square-foot house was one of Portland’s most prominent homes, with a grand staircase that leads down to the ballroom.
Next to the home a guest house has been also constructed with two bedrooms and a Carriage House also with living quarters.
‘Ideally located overlooking the city, river and mountains in Portland’s West Hills,’ wrote listing brokers Macey Laurick and MJ Steen of Windermere Realty Trust Portland Heights.
‘This elegant residence encompasses approximately 1.17 acres of lush gardens and grounds in a picturesque, park-like setting.’
