An Oregon home designed by prominent modernist architect Richard Neutra appeared on the open market this season. The property, which was custom designed for Jan de Graaff and his wife and completed in 1941, is priced at $3.75 million.
The house is one of only two Neutra-designed homes in Oregon, and it shows off the International Style he is credited with importing into the United States. Built into a hillside lot that measures .85 acres, the house’s façade is two levels, but it is allowed to show off its three full levels on its landward side.
Inside the home, the extraordinary location is used as a backdrop at every opportunity, with oversized glass bringing into the interiors views of the semi-forested suburbs, Willamette River, and Mount Hood in the distance. More astonishing original details include the fireplace accent wall, a striking design of hardwood and what appears to be soapstone, and the original cabinetry, paneling and floating built-in bookshelves.
Features of the grounds include a large lawn, walking paths through gardens — with a multi-landing staircase negotiating a steeper gradient on the property — as well as a deck complex overlooking the valley with a gas fireplace for atmospherics.