Estate Property in the Heart of Wine Country! $1,199,000

This wonderful property is ideally suited to becoming a landmard Bed & Breakfast.

It's located a few miles from the historic town of McMinnville. It is conveniently located close to Portland (35 miles) and an hour's drive from the Pacific Ocean. The property is also situated right in the heart of Oregon's famed Willamette Valley, known for world class grapes. There are over 200 wineries nearby, making it a popular tourist destination.

The 15 acre estate is situated on a South-facing hill affording wonderful views of the Valley and the Coastal Range. There are several acres ideally suited for planting grapes and starting a nice little boutique winery. The property is perched on Carlton and Willakenzie silty loam soils.

The home is large and grand with Old World charm. It was designed and built in the early 1900's by a former Oregon Legislater and his wife. The several tall, interior columns supporting the high ceilings, also add to the warm elegance. Both the Living Room and Dining Room are massive and boast clear straight-grained fir which were logged and milled locally. The numerous windows provide outstanding light and views. All the rooms are spacious, including the four current bedrooms and the two bathrooms. There is a wonderful, enclosed sun porch, located on the second floor, complete with the original leather floor. With one of the laregest picture windows you've ever seen, you'll easily capture all those great views of the valley and coastal mountain range. This would also be a good space for guests to sit and relax with a good book or host wine and cheese tastings.

On the grounds is a classiclaly styled barn complete with a basement where the cows used to be milked and housed. The large open hayloft is on the upper level. There are other outbuildings as well, all in good condition for housing livestock or equipment. The possibilities are endless as to what other uses these buildings could afford. Wine-making perhaps? Commercial tasting room? Maybe a hayloft sleeping area? This is becoming more popular here and in Europe as 'something different'. The kids love it.

In today's 'Green' environment, this potential B&B could easily grow most of their own fruits and vegetables as well as accommodate cows, sheep and goats for milk, cheese and other dairy products. Other local farmers and vintners from the area could be featured. This was a true working farm at one time with the grand home as the center piece.

There is another home on the property, complete with a full kitchen, bathroom, laundry facilities and 2 separate bedrooms. It has been recently and tastefully remodeled. The large front porch, also facing south, affords the same great views of the valley and coastal range. This vacation unit is currently being booked by guests.