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:
Josie says
I grew up in a home built just before the US involvement in WWII that had a pink tiled bathroom, similar to the first one pictured (not quite as grand though), with light blue trim tile. Same sort of sink. Miss it.
Peggy says
I love the house, its amazing. What I noticed was it was so well taken care of!
lynda says
I agree with everything above. Amazing that it has been so well taken care of over the years. I checked some records and it looks like the the current owners are the 3rd owners since 1993. House last sold in 2000. Maybe there has been some careful restoration on the home.
Beth says
Three owners in 20 years? I wonder why? This house is such a keeper. I can’t imagine ever moving.
Janice says
I’m so grateful that the three families who lived in this house recognized historical significance and left it alone – well, except for the kitchen reno, which was respecfully done.
KDA says
Beautiful!!!! I wonder who the original owner was. I hope the sellers get at least a pinky promise from the buyers that they will not destroy those bathrooms. Although the kitchen has been modernized, I think they actually did a pretty respectful job. It’s a simple, understated kitchen.
Jay says
I’ll take the yellow one please. These time capsules keep getting better and better and it’s only February! FIVE BATHROOMS!!! unheard of especially for the time period. I desparately want the basement with the knotty pine including the sputnik light fixture, all I have is ersatz paneling from the 70s. These baths are pristine, can’t imagine anyone ripping them out; if so they have no business buying the place.
pam kueber says
Yes, the tips coming in from readers — and this time, direct from the agent — are phenomenal!
Beth says
An appreciative buyer is definitely in order. This house is a perfect representation of Mid-Century and should be preserved as a nod to the era. Like a big museum!
I’m glad that the kitchen was kept understated when it was re-done.
And I must say that the house is perfectly staged. Who here isn’t lusting after it?? 🙂
Pat says
What really amazes me is that all the bathrooms are so large!
Suzanne says
Holy Tydee-Bowl! Cleaning five bathrooms! I would do it though! These are gorgeous.
MikeD says
Uhhhh… Wow… not sure what to say. All in one house?????
ChrisH says
Did anyone notice the radiators? We have those same radiators in some of our school buildings.
Domestic help was probably easier to get when this house was built. It would be hard to take care of 6458 SF and 5 baths w/o help.