Wow. Not one. Not two. Not three. Not four. Yes: Five beautiful time capsule bathrooms in this 1942 house — just listed for sale — in Portland, Oregon. I received a call from real estate agent Susan Cassidy this evening, and on hearing the story, we rushed these photos on to the blog. It seems very unusual, to me, to see so many bathrooms in a house from 1942 — deep in the midst of the war years. And they are like a veritable catalog of the colors in vogue. Which color bathroom would you choose? Let’s look at more of the photos from this house — and you can take our quiz to see if we have a favorite. Oh, yes, and there’s more to this house than the bathrooms, of course: A beautiful, charming exterior… lovely moldings… and a knotty pine basement with built-in bar. 13 photos in all — and a large-size slide show at the end –>
We are rushing this story to press (so to speak) tonight … and it’s late … so we’ll keep the commentary short (for now) and let the (fabulous) photos tell the story… Let’s start with the charming exterior, I guess I’d call this a Tudor (?)… I want to say Dutch Colonial, but the roof line is wrong… anyway, kind of Tudor, kind of Colonial:
Above: Yikes, the brickwork around the entry way is phenomenal. Here’s the listing information:
This home was designed by Richard Sundeleaf and is full or rich detail. Spacious and inviting. The original features include gorgeous 1940’s baths, large master suite with sitting area, 2nd master on the main, classic “mad men” style rec room, hardwoods throughout, built ins, and lots of light. Storage everywhere, 2 car attached garage and sun room.
- Price: $859,000
- Year built: 1942
- Traditional 2 story, Lap siding, wood, attached garage, full basement – partially finished, corner lot.
- Sq. Ft.: 6,458
- Bedrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Interior Features: Dumbwaiter, Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, Laundry, Wood Floors, Solar TubeExterior Features:Fenced, Garden, Patio, Storm Window
- Kitchen Appliances:Down Draft, Built-in Dishwasher, Disposal, Pantry, Free-Standing Range
- Fireplace Description:Wood
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
Bathroom #1 is pink and pink… Update: Listing agent tells me that, not visible in the photo above, there is a “dental sink” — see my story about dental sinks here.
Bathroom #2 is pink and black…
Bathroom #3 is white and black…
Bathroom #4, pink and blue…Hey, remember Nora’s pink and blue bathroom — original owner in her original bathroom!?
Bathroom #5 is yellow and black….
Which vintage bathroom is your favorite?
Oh… and we’re not done yet. Keep going:
Many thanks to real estate agent Susan Cassidy for calling with this spectacular listing — and for giving us permission to feature these gorgeous photos for our forever-archive. Let’s find this house a buyer!
Links:
- Listing – this house for sale
- Susan Cassidy, Keller Williams. Note, if you are interested in this house, you can call Susan direct at 503-545-4950.
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Tips to view slide show: Click on first image… it will enlarge and you can also read my captions… move forward or back via arrows below the photo… you can start or stop at any image:
Gail McMullan says
What a shame when house is sold and completed gutted and redone!! We know this will happen!
pam kueber says
I don’t think so, Gail! Portland is a market where there is a lot of sensitivity to historic homes! I am very hopeful that this house will find an appreciative buyer. As someone else has pointed out, there seem to have several different owners over the past 20 years — and the bathrooms are still there, and glowing!
mary says
I sent the link to some Portland friends who have a similar, if smaller, pink bathroom. They loved it – it sounds like the regional attitude is very different.
mary Tatum says
I reallllllllly want this house. I heart it.
amanda says
i agree, mary, and the location couldn’t be more perfect!
Janice says
Time literally stood still for this house. I felt like I was transported back to the 1940’s just by looking at the pictures. What a wonderful, wonderful house that has been lovingly preserved for all these years. Could you imagine getting 5 pristine vintage bathrooms? I also love all the vintage light fixtures that has been kept in place. Everything about this house is spectacular. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.
Cathy says
OMG-what an AWESOME house!
Cathy says
I’ll second that! Can we ‘vote’ for every room in the house being a favorite!
Perdita says
The style of the exterior looks very similar to the ‘Bilton’ style of home in the UK during the 20s-40s – like you say, slightly Tudor but not quite.
amanda says
my dream house in my dream city. i would sell my soul to have it!!!
Robin, NV says
Me first. I’m making a long distance call to Hell right now.
Beth Cackowski says
Can we vote for the “dressing room” off of the pink/pink bathroom?! Whoa. My. God.
Heather says
oh. my. goodness. yowzers, what a house!!!!! Probably my most favorite time capsule ever! The windows! The woodwork! The BATHROOMS!!! I was amazed at how large all of the rooms (including the bathrooms) were, especially for a 1942 house. Obviously the original owner had some money. It is amazingly well-preserved and well-staged – the house is the center of attention, not their furniture or tschatshkes. Fingers crossed for a sympathetic buyer!
Laura says
To clarify: In the yellow bathroom, the trim looks cobalt blue to me 🙂
pam kueber says
Yes, yellow-and-blue spotters, agent Susan says the trim tile is dark blue. By the way, she also says that in the pink-on-pink-on-pink bathroom, there is also a “dental sink”, see this story about dental sinks — https://retrorenovation.com/2010/12/10/dental-sinks-in-mid-century-bathrooms/
Laura says
These are stunning! I would cry if anyone redid them.
However, is the black trim in the white-fixture bathroom really black? It almost looks cobalt blue (if you look under the sconce). Either way — it’s yummy!
Ana says
I agree. On the left side of the sink in the pink and “black” bathroom, one of the dark tiles on the front edge looks like a replacement or not fully in line with the others so it appears cobalt blue. Not sure about the yellow bathroom also being edged with cobalt, as someone suggested, but it would be a fun combo.
I like all of the bathrooms and would happily buy the house if I had an extra $900K lying around. 🙂
Jacki Anderson says
I figured out that the view of the “back of the house” is really a view of the front. The photographer is standing, facing the house from the left corner. In another phto, the moss covered brick wall and door they list as “back door” is the left side of the house (if you’re facing the house). That side door takes you into that “sun room” just off the living room. Oh how I would love to be in this house. Just beautiful!