1709 SE 44th Ave

Introducing the Swedish Bungalow, featured in HGTV Magazine, Portland Monthly and Apartment Therapy. Super swoon-worthy, this light-filled home with Scandinavian touches throughout is located in the too-hot-to-handle Richmond neighborhood. From sun-drenched open rooms to bespoke built-ins throughout, each nook and cranny of this home has been updated with care. At every threshold a new oasis awaits, from a lovely livable backyard to a home studio to a basement apartment. The main floor flows with connected living + dining + kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The living room features a cozy fireplace with built-ins, alongside a second area designed as a library/whiskey lounge, perfect for quiet reading and intimate conversations. The remodeled kitchen opens up to a large deck with stadium seating leading to a covered outdoor dining area & hang-out space. The lower level can be accessed from the home but also has a private entrance. This space has everything needed to host friends and family or serve as your very own retreat including a TV area, dining area, kitchenette, full bathroom and a family-style bunk room that sleeps 4. The gated driveway provides parking for an RV, though it’s mostly used for bikes, scooters and games of pickleball. Commute 10 seconds across the lawn to The Studio, your work space "away" from home. This garage conversion was completed in 2019 and features hardwood floors, exposed beams, and skylights that making it a fantastic creative space. Recent updates include gas furnace, heat pump, AC, water heater, roof, French drains and much more. Walk Score of 95 and a perfect 100 Bike Score means you have options of where to eat & drink. Our suggestion: Stroll over to Common Grounds for coffee, Whole Bowl for lunch, Kure Juice bar if you're on a health kick and Gigantic Brewing if you're not. For dinner, choose between Por Que No or Apizza Scholls or walk down to Division Street to have your pick of some of Portland's best eateries.