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Urban Oasis on 72nd

6208 SE 72nd Ave.
Portland, Oregon

$509,000

4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1,518 sq ft | Built 1921

In the hustle and bustle of the city lies a lush oasis bursting with colors from every shade of green from native and tropical plants with accents of and reds, yellows, and oranges of flowers that are abuzz with busy pollinators.

Biophilic Design inside and out

Biophilia is the love of nature and life, and it is innate to human being.s We thrive when we surround ourselves with the plant world that reminds us of the preciousness of life, and the beauty inherent in nature.

Notable features include:

• Permaculture-based ecological landscape design

• Well-kept comfortable home with modern appliances

• Detached garden accessory dwelling unit

• Greenhouse and off-street parking

Creating A Sanctuary

It’s easy for you to miss the house when you drive by. It looks more like a tropical forest with a yellow house with a white porch peaking through the lush green fronds. It wasn’t always like this though. The house has undergone nothing short of a radical transformation.

“I love plants and became obsessed with permaculture when I bought this house. At first the property was really bland. There was grass and a couple shrubs. The yard became my playground as I searched out plant species that worked well together in our particular bioregion. Once I ran out of room outside, I began to collect plants indoors and got really into carnivorous houseplants and terrariums.”

- Chris L. (owner)

The backyard became an edible landscape complete with raised beds, fruit trees, plant medicines, flowers, and herbs. The front yard became a tropical paradise full of diverse species, palms, bamboos, and ferns.

Guided by permaculture

The Permaculture Research Institute defines permaculture as the conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally productive ecosystems which have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems.

The philosophy behind permaculture is one of working with, rather than against, nature; of protracted and thoughtful observation rather than protracted and thoughtless action; of looking at systems in all their functions, rather than asking only one yield of them; and allowing systems to demonstrate their own evolutions.

Pintrest Perfect

The home itself has a classic bungalow circular flow with two bedrooms upstairs with an updated kitchen and new appliances. Downstairs is a spacious guest suite complete with its own bathroom. In the backyard is where dreams come to life in a maker space that is Pintrest perfect and has a bathroom of its own.

The five roots of regeneration

Health & Wellness

Looking at greenery has numerous health benefits. It has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, boost cognitive function, and increase physical activity. Exposure to green spaces can also lower blood pressure, improve sleep quality, and enhance overall well-being.

Sustainability

A drought-tolerant yard offers many benefits, such as reducing water usage and costs, promoting biodiversity, and requiring less maintenance. It can also help combat climate change by reducing the need for carbon-intensive lawn care equipment and minimizing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Community

Living in nature doesn’t mean you must live rurally. This house is located in an active Southeast Portland neighborhood that supports small businesses, is close to transit, and is still considered one of Portland’s most affordable neighborhoods east of 82nd Avenue.

Ecology

The house exudes the beauty that is a resilient, living system. This property isn’t just home to the people who inhabit it, but also to dozens of beneficial pollinator species that support the thriving of the flowers, trees, and bushes.

Spirit

Stewardship and love of place honors the spirit of home, while also honoring the life-giving potential that lies beneath our feet. By expressing beauty and providing habitat for the non-human world, we are able to tap into our greatest potential as a human being.

Land Acknowledgement

This home occupies ancestral lands stewarded by the Multnomah, Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Bands of Chinook, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other tribes who made their homes along the Columbia River creating communities and summer encampments to harvest and use the plentiful abundance of the area.

Neal Collins

Neal@chooselatitude.com
www.chooselatitude.com/nealcollins

This property is advertised through the RMLS #21209724