A Playful Midcentury with a Pool in East Portland

"Take this daylight ranch on NE Fremont Court. Thanks to key updates that don't mess with its original details, including colorful tile and a mural, it's more spirited than most. Built in 1964, the home is believed to be one of only two in this particular style, with staggered angled rooflines that deemphasize the garage and draw people into the pocketed entry."

"Inside, a proper foyer with coat closet cedes to the primary hallway, which forms an axis for the upper-level layout. To the right, there's the open concept living spaces. Here, original details-oak floors, Roman brick fireplace with a copper hood, vaulted wood ceilings with exposed beams-meet era-happy updates. These include the kitchen's delightful pink-and-green tiled floors, pale pink-tiled backsplash, quartz countertops, and chef-y appliances, anchored by wood cabinets."

"One of this particular neighborhood's main selling points, besides open houses hosted by a former Mrs. America winner, was to eschew utility poles and bury the power lines instead, to ensure everyone got stunning views. We see that bearing out in the large picture windows on the rear facade, in the dining room, kitchen, and upstairs bedroom, proffering glimpses of Mount St. Helens."

"Down the hall sit two bedrooms and a shared bathroom, the latter with its own colorful tile combo, as well as quartz countertops, Delta fixtures, and a new soaking tub. The cheerful hues continue downstairs, with a custom mural alongside the second fireplace to anchor the large family room. There's a third bedroom and another full bathroom down here, as well as sliding glass doors to the backyard. There, find an in-ground pool and enough lawn to lay out some"

Argay Terrace in East Portland is a large midcentury development known for design appeal. The 1964 daylight ranch on NE Fremont Court has a rare staggered roofline that deemphasizes the garage and creates a pocketed entry. A foyer leads to a central hallway organizing the upper level. Open living spaces retain original floors, a Roman brick fireplace with copper hood, and vaulted wood ceilings with exposed beams. The kitchen features pink-and-green tiled floors, a pink backsplash, quartz counters, and wood cabinets. Large rear windows offer Mount St. Helens glimpses due to buried power lines. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a colorful-tiled bathroom; downstairs include a mural-anchored family room, a third bedroom, another bath, sliding doors, an in-ground pool, and lawn.

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