RETREAT TO OREGON COAST EQUESTRIAN ESTATE

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CHAPPLE RESIDENCE REMODEL, WALDPORT OREGON 1998 GLEN HOWARD SMALL, ARCHITECT

DEAR FRIENDS AND FAMILY,

THE CHAPPLE HOUSE ON LEGION ROAD IN WALDPORT, OREGON IS FOR SALE. A 1/2 MILE OFF 101 HWY , A WELL MAINTAINED WIDE GRAVEL COUNTY ROAD, TO THE TOP OF THE HILL. WALPORT, A SCENIC DRIVE TWO MILES AWAY. NEWPORT , THE LARGEST FISHING PORT ON THE OREGON COAST 14 MILES NORTH WITH HOSPITAL , PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND ALL THE AMENITIES . THIS IS GORGEOUS OREGON COAST AT ITS’ BEST.

I HAVE BEEN ASKED BY ROD CHAPPLE MY FRIEND, CLIENT AND OWNER TO FIND A BUYER FOR THE HOUSE BEFORE MAY 1ST, WHEN IT WILL BE LISTED WITH A REAL ESTATE BROKER.

THE HOUSE WAS AN EXTENSIVE REMODEL I DESIGNED AND OVERSAW CONSTRUCTION IN 1998, I ALSO DESIGNED AN ENCLOSED SWIMMING POOL WING OFF THE DINNING ROOM THAT WAS PERMITTED, BUT NEVER BUILT. IT LOOKS SIMILAR TO THE EXISTING HOUSE AND COMPLEMENTS THE DESIGN.

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THE VIEW OF ALSEA BAY FROM THE DECK, PEOPLE THAT COME HERE ARE BLOWN AWAY WITH THIS VEIW, ROD, THE OWNER, TELLING ME AFTER SEEING THE VIEW HE ALREADY WAS BUYING THE HOUSE. A NO BRAINER.

THIS IS A WOW HOUSE, WHEN PEOPLE COME INTO THE HOUSE AND EXPERIENCE THE SPACE AND VIEWS THERE IS A UNANIMOUS THUMBS UP.
THAT IS WHAT ARCHITECTURE IS ALL ABOUT, IT INSPIRES SOULS AND BRINGS JOY.

ROD CHAPPLE IS AN INVENTIVE ENGINEER AND HIS WIFE CINDY DOES INTERIOR DESIGN. MY DESIGN WAS RESPECTED ABOUT 80% OF THE TIME. THE LAST 20% DONE BY THE CHAPPLES. THE RESULT WAS THAT THE BONES OF THE DESIGN IS INTACT, BUT SOME DETAILS CLASH WITH MY INTENSIONS. I HAVE A DIFFERENT VIEWPOINT. ALL THIS CAN BE CHANGED WITH COSMETIC CHANGES THAT ARE NOT EXTENSIVE THAT I COULD ASSIST THE NEW OWNERS WITH IF DESIRED.

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VIEW FROM LIVING ROOM. ALL THE BOXES AND EQUIPMENT USED FOR MINOR RESTORATION

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VIEW FROM DINING ROOM

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OFFICE MEZZANINE, MUCH BIGGER THAN THIS PICTURE SHOWS. THE TIE BARS ADDED BY CLIENT.

THE LOT IS 26 ACRES. HEAVY TIMBER ON 20 OF THE ACRES AND 6 ACRES FOR THE HOUSE, ARENA, STABLES AND PASTURE AREAS.
THE PROPERTY ZONED TIMBER LAND, SO NO ADDITIONAL HOUSES CAN BE BUILT, BUT THE EXISTING HOUSE CAN BE INCREASED IN SIZE.

THE MAIN HOUSE IS ON THE CREST OF THE HILL AND HAS A MAGICAL WOW VIEW OF THE ALSEA BAY AND PANORAMIC DISTANT OCEAN VIEW. AT THE TIME OF THE ORIGINAL DESIGN, TALL TREES BLOCKED THE OCEAN VIEW. BUT AT THE MOMENT, THE REFORESTED FOREST ALLOWS FOR A DRAMATIC OCEAN VIEW.

THE ORIGINAL HOUSE WAS DESIGNED BY AN ARCHITECT THAT USED NOTHING BUT THE BEST OF MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION. A WOOD POST AND BEAM SYSTEM WITH CLEAR CEDAR PARALLELING.

THE HOUSE IS 4,500 SQUARE FT. WITH FOUR BEDROOMS, LARGE OPEN LIVING ROOM, BALCONY STUDY, DINNING ROOM WITH HUGE DECK WITH BAY VIEW. KITCHEN WITH HIGH END APPLIANCES, REFRIGERATED DRAWERS, MULTIPLE EVERYTHING. AND TOP OF THE LINE GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE. ROD PROCLAIMING A COOKS DREAM, SUBSTANTIATED BY THE PROFESSIONAL THAT USED THE KITCHEN. A TWO CAR GARAGE WITH EXTENSIVE WORK BENCH AREAS, LAUNDRY AND STORAGE ROOMS BELOW. FORCED AIR HEAT PUMP .

AN ELEVATOR FROM THE GARAGE TO THE SECOND STORY MASTER BEDROOM SUITE. MASTER BEDROOM WITH FIREPLACE HIGH BEAMED CEILINGS AND SKYLIGHTS WITH MASTER BATH WITH GLASS BLOCK ETC.

THE HORSE ARENA IS 75′ X 120′ WITH A NEW GUARANTEED MEMBRANE ROOF INSTALLED RECENTLY. THE STABLES HAVE THREE STALLS 2-12’X12′
1-10’X16′ WITH REST ROOM, AND STORAGE AREA AND TACK ROOM. ROD CONVEYING THIS CAN BE REARRANGED FOR SIX STALLS IF DESIRED.

THE OUT BUILDINGS, LIKE STABLES, ARENA AND STORAGE BUILDINGS, I HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH.

REGRETTABLY CINDY, RODS WIFE, IS AN INVALID THAT IS IN BED MOST OF THE TIME. THEY HAVE DOWN SIZED AND MOVED TO FLORENCE OREGON, 45 MINUTES BY CAR SOUTH ON THE OREGON COAST. CINDY TELLING ME RECENTLY SHE MISSES THE LEGION ROAD HOUSE.

I HAVE ALWAYS FELT THIS PROPERTY, AT THIS PRICE IS A STEAL. A GREAT DEAL. IT CAN BE USED FOR SO MANY DIFFERENT THINGS, AND HAS PLENTY OF LAND TO MAKE THEM HAPPEN. THIS IS OREGON COAST WITH 60 INCHES OF RAIN A YEAR. EVERYTHING GREEN AND GROWS. THE WEATHER FOR THE LAST EIGHT DAYS HAS BEEN ALL SUN. I PERSONALLY LOVE LIVING HERE. NATURE AT ITS’ BEST. THE FIREPLACES, IF KEPT GOING COULD HEAT THIS HOUSE MOST OF THE YEAR. ALL SO COZY AND RIGHT. THE FLOWERS BUSTING WITH JOY THIS SPRING. OH WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE.

IT MIGHT BE OF INTEREST TO THOSE THAT ARE CONCERNED ABOUT MY WELFARE,  THAT THIS PRE LISTING SALE WILL JUMP START MY RECOVERY.  SO PLEASE ACT NOW.  IT IS A FANTASTIC BUY.

THANKS.    glenhowardsmall@gmail.com         glensmall@presys.com

PRICE $1,100,000

PLANNED LISTING PRICE WITH REALTOR $1.300,000 AFTER MAY 1ST

PLEASE CONTACT ME NOW, GLEN HOWARD SMALL, BY E MAIL OR CALL 541 961 3792

THE HOUSE IS GETTING MINOR REPAIRS AND A CLEANING,

PLEASE FORWARD TO PEOPLE THAT WOULD BE INTERESTED.

THANKS,

GLEN

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VIEW OF PACIFIC OCEAN

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CIRCULAR ENTRY DRIVE

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REAR OF HOUSE

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REAR OF HOUSE TODAY. CLIENTS DESIGNED RAILINGS , OUT BUILDING, PIPE DOWN THE WALL AND EXPOSED AIR CONDITIONER UNIT.

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VIEW OF DINING AREA

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LIVING ROOM FIREPLACE

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THE KITCHEN LAYOUT WAS A COMBINED EFFORT OF CINDY AND MYSELF, THE CABINET CHOICE WAS CINDY’S.

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THE KITCHEN

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THE MASTER BATHROOM ENTRY TO SHOWER

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MASTER BEDROOM FIREPLACE. HAS HIGH CEILING WITH RIDGE SKYLIGHTS. HUGE WALK IN CLOSET AND AN ELEVATOR. DECK WITH VIEW TO OCEAN

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THE ARENA. COULD USE SOME LANDSCAPING TO SCREEN.

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THE STABLE WTH THREE HORSE STALLS. TWO 12’X12′ ONE 12’X16′ WITH BATHROOM , TACK ROOM, AND STORAGE ROOM. ROD SAYING IT CAN BE CHANGED TO SIX STALLS IF DESIRED.

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THE ARENA. A NICE FEELING INSIDE. WARM AND NATURAL SUNLIGHT MAKES FOR ALL YEAR RIDING. COULD BE USED FOR A LOT OF DIFFERENT THINGS LIKE BUILDING SCULPTURE ETC. OR HAVING CLASSES ETC.

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THE ARENA

6 comments

  1. DEAR READERS,

    I HAVE TEN DAYS TO FIND A BUYER FOR THIS PLACE BEFORE MAY 1ST. IF FOUND , I WILL BE ABLE TO GET BACK ON MY FEET FINANCIALLY. I AM DEVOTING FULL TIME TO MAKING THIS HAPPEN.

    PLEASE REFER THIS PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY TO PEOPLE THAT ARE INTO HORSES. IT HAS A YEAR ROUND ARENA TO TRAIN IN. A HEATER TO KEEP HORSES WARM WHILE GETTING A BATH. HAY PROTECTION SYSTEM , A BACK UP GENERATOR FOR HOUSE AND BARN, EXTERIOR PENS AND GRAZING AREAS, WELL WATER WITH NEW PUMP.
    CONCRETE CONNECTION FROM BARN TO ARENA , HUGE DOORS IN ARENA TO BRING IN HEAVY EQUIPMENT ETC. ON A RAINY DAY, WITH THE ARENA ENCLOSED ,THE LIGHT THROUGH THE TRANSPARENT SKIN IS GREAT.
    PLUS THERE IS A LIGHTING SYSTEM AT NIGHT THAT IS EQUIVALENT TO DAYLIGHT.

    AS A BONUS YOU GET THE SPLENDID HOUSE DESCRIBED. THE LUXURY GARAGE UNDER THE HOUSE WITH ELEVATOR TO FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS.

    A GOURMET KITCHEN, TWO FIRE PLACES, UPLIFTING SPACES AND VIEWS . I AM A FIRM BELIEVER IN ARCHITECTURE NURTURING THE SOUL. THIS PLACE DOES THAT THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE. 26 ARCES TO RIDE . WALK, RUN, CYCLE ABOUT. FIVE MINUTES TO THE OUTSTANDING OREGON BEACH.

    THE SAME PRICE AS A THREE BEDROOM NOTHING HOUSE IN WEST LA BELOW PICO. THIS A STEAL FOR $1,100,000.
    A GREAT PLACE TO HAVE AN ARCHITECTURAL WORKSHOP WHERE STUDENTS COULD BUILD FULL SCALE STRUCTURES, OR RUN A RETREAT OFFICE IN NATURE. TWO HOURS TO EUGENE, AND THREE HOURS TO PORTLAND. A LOCAL AIRPORT IN NEWPORT, TWELVE MILES AWAY.

    I HAVE LIVED OFF AND ON HERE IN THIS AREA FOR 24 YEARS. TAKE IT FROM ONE RAISED AND WORKED IN LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, ALASKA DETROIT AND MANAGUA NICARAGUA AND HAS TRAVELED THE WORLD, THIS IS A NORTHERN JUNGLE PARADISE.
    THE NATURAL BEAUTY SEEPS INTO ONES SOUL.

    PLEASE ASSIST ME IN GETTING THE WORD OUT.

    GLEN

  2. Glen, If I knew someone who can afford your house and want to relocate to oregon well,….. who do I know that will do that?

    Aestheticaly. The beauty is not in the architecture but in the surounding environment, which i agree is a stupendous view. The glazed infill between suds of course is a very functional straight-forward solution. IMO not your best.

    but good luck

  3. eric,

    thanks for your comments. i was beginning to wonder if i had any readers.

    in your opinion. it is not my best, i would agree with that, but as an addition to this particular home it created a dynamic solution.

    every project is different that i have done, with specific needs. therefore the projects vary. people have their preferences, that is normal.

    the house and site combined make a fantastic steal. a significant value. it is inspirational and uplifting.

    nothing but praise from those that have experienced the home up close.

    glen

  4. Glen, I know the aesthetic of the infilled glass; transparency and visual connectionn to views of nature. The studs, promenent in the photos, would ‘dissapear’ and not be perceived as one looks outwards.

    One the other hand, the regularity of the studs, and the unbroken vertical repetition detracts. I would of broken up regularity with, as example, maybe thin muntions or mullions? at the top to introduce a counter or complimentary rythmn, to also introduce another degree of scale. But I know ehere you are coming from on this. Sometime I overdo design, get fussy.

  5. eric,

    thanks for your interest and we could go into all of that, a view from inside a forrest etc. but you are missing the point.

    get a buyer by may 1st. that is what you could help me with.
    that would assist me with solving the worlds problems, as my assembly gallery show last november depicted.

    your buddy,

    glen

  6. when are you going to post something new? What about the Palmdale projects? Or the new arena with the open-closed roof? I would like to see your thoughts on Thorton, and maybe the apartments in West LA.

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