45045 NW ELK MOUNTAIN RDBanks, OR 97106

This magical property is located at the very end of a paved, country road behind a gated entry with stunning valley and sunset views. As you pass through the gates, you are greeted by beautiful grounds, including a fenced garden area with loads of mature asparagus, a charming greenhouse, and truly one-of-a-kind perennial gardens with meandering gravel paths and a firepit/sitting area. The home has been extensively updated, including a gorgeous kitchen with double ovens, rich granite and wood cabinets, a wonderful finished sunroom off the kitchen to take in the views, plus a brand new 40yr roof. The great room has high ceilings, a pellet stove, and opens onto the sunroom. The primary suite includes a vaulted bedroom, an updated bathroom with a walk-in shower that has beautiful tilework, closet organizers, plus 2 additional rooms that could be a nursery, a second office, or a second sleeping area. The property offers extensive trails for ATVs and hiking, open pasture area for animals, 30+ Christmas trees, pear, apple, cherry trees, raspberries and thornless marionberries. The property has plenty of level, usable land around the 36X30 shop building, allowing for vehicle/tractor/trailer parking. The shop has power, a concrete floor, and large doors for vehicles. As you stroll through the gardens, you will hear the birds singing, over 40 kinds of birds including western bluebird, finches, quail and eagles. You will also find a kids' dream tree house with great views, a chicken coop, a tool shed, and a lush open lawn area, which lends itself to outdoor summer functions. No worries about living on a well, this property has the benefit of high-quality Satellite community water that rivals any commercially available bottled water. This country paradise is located just 5 mins from Hwy 26 with congestion-free access to Hillsboro in 15 mins, plus 45 mins to the coast and 30 mins to downtown Portland.