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PRICE NOW LOWER BY $214,000. MOVE-IN READY. We are asking $735,900 but we have some flexibility on the price. MUST-SEE 2005 CUSTOM COUNTRY-STYLE HOME on almost TWO (2) ACRES of VIEW PROPERTY in the HEART OF OREGON'S WINE and HAZELNUT COUNTRY in the BEAUTIFUL WILLAMETTE VALLEY.The main house is approx. 2,400+ sq.ft., 3 BR (this includes a master suite on each floor), 2.5 BA (this includes a master bath on each floor), 2-story frame home (with 3 gas fireplaces), and featuring an 8-ft-wide wraparound porch. Taxes are approx. $3,100/yr.The home features both a master suite upstairs and a master suite on main with large attached baths with custom shower/tubs, in-wall gas FP, French doors opening onto a private deck in main suite, and walk-in closets. (NOTE: All walk-in closets in our home are carpeted and custom designed for maximum storage and easy access.)The large upstairs master suite also features a sitting area, in-wall gas FP, large walk-in closet and spacious bath with tub and large separate shower stall with custom tile work. The third small bedroom upstairs we use an an office but could be guest room, child's room, or studio. Our home has a "green" rating with EnergyStar appliances throughout, including Dacor gas range-top with retractable hide-away vent, Dacor electric double stacked self-cleaning ovens, Whirlpool side-by-side refrigerator, Frigidaire dishwasher, microwave, large dual deep kitchen sink with heavy-duty double action InSink-r-Ator gargage disposal with deordorant dispenser especially designed for homes on a septic system, Bosch elevated low-water and low-energy consumption front-loading washer/dryer, Honeywell heat pump and central A/C with zone/regional controls for heating and cooling efficiency and individual comfort, SmartPanel with additional built-in surge protection, cable/internet ready, and extra attic storage. Both the 2,000 gal. septic system and the well were upgraded with new drain field and refurbished in 2003.Floors in the house offer a transition from high quality and durable hardwood-looking laminate flooring in common areas to stain-resistant CustomWeave carpet in private areas, closets and stairs. The entire house is designed to be handicapped friendly if ever needed (i.e., extra-wide doors; abundant raised electrical outlets, tub/shower hand grips, and taller Kohler designer wide-mouth toilets etc.).The home has an open, airy floorplan throughout w/eat-in kitchen, formal dining room with French doors opening onto the wrap-around porch, downstairs half-bath, mudroom/laundry with deep sink, and living room with remote-controlled see-through Monessen gas fireplace which also opens on its other side into sunroom on the south side of the wraparound porch. All fixtures, pulls, and hinges are hand-rubbed bronze.Measurements of the major rooms: The Upstairs Master Bedroom is (14' x 25') and includes a large Bathroom (10' x 16') & Walk-in Closet (6' x 10'). The Second Upstairs Bedroom/Office measures (10' x 12'). The Downstairs Master Bedroom Suite is (12' x 17'), the Bath is (9' x 12') and the Walk-in Closet is (6' x 6'). The porch Sunroom is (10' x 18'). The Mudroom/Laundry measures (8' x 13'). The formal dining area is (11' x 13') and the Living Room is (14' x 18'). The Kitchen is (13' x 20'). The Deck off the downstairs master suite measures (8' x 17').The new detached 3-car, heated garage (900+ sq.ft. - built at same time as the house in 2004) has additional overhead loft storage. About 100 feet from the main house is a newly remodeled guest house, office, or studio out-structure of about 800+ sq.ft., designed to compliment the main house, and is also cable/internet ready. There is prepared RV parking.Another amazing amenity is the 22+ gal/min. upgraded well with extraordinary tasting mountain spring water, and large upgraded septic system. Never worry about water availability or having to purchase water again.You will feel safe with pet/child security perimeter fencing of the entire property, and remote-controlled front-entry security gate. Lots of shade trees (willow, aspen, elm, honey locust, maple and others), a variety of fruit trees (nectarine, apple, apricot, plum etc.), two huge and prolific English walnuts, and berries dot the property.   A newly remodeled and re-roofed out-structure, about 100 feet from the main house, designed and painted similar to the main house, with over 800 sq. ft of space, would be perfect for a large Office, Guest House, or Studio, and is also cable/internet ready. There is also adjacent prepared RV parking.Another small out-structure 50 feet south of the main house is a custom-built frame Storage Building measuring about 10’ x 12’ with a concrete floor and ramp.   During the planning of our home, we envisioned a landscape featuring two waterfowl habitats, for which we prepped two areas. In case the new owner ever wanted to have such a waterfowl/fish reserve or pond, there is the prepped area on the higher part of the property by the house connected with underground pipe between the two potenial habitat areas. (We have been told the State of Oregon has a grant system to help homeowners develop such habitats.)Our property is surrounded with breathtaking views of vineyards, mountains, and orchards, with a winery right across the street. There is abundant beauty and country serenity. Yet you are close to cultural resources, shopping, recreation, and services (i.e., 1.5 miles outside Newberg for groceries and gas; 22 miles SW of gorgeous Portland and the Columbia River; it is about 45 minutes to either Mt. Hood (to the east) or outstanding Oregon beaches to the west), and it is just 5 miles to the Willamette River featuring boating, fishing and swimming. Newberg is also home to highly acclaimed George Fox University.WE ARE OFFERING A BUYER INCENTIVE of a case of local Pinot Noir for an acceptable offer received by October 25, 2008.also RECENTLY REDUCED by $2,000: ALSO AVAILABLE, and sold separately, is our newly remodeled 30-ft Terry Resort Slide-Out Fifth Wheel ($6,000 - but we are willing to negotiate on price here, as well as negotiate on the price of our home and property). We called the 5th Wheel "Quail's Nest" (after the large covey of fat quail that live and feed on our property). The interior has professionally hung "log-cabinesque" embossed wall paper. The refigerator needs some work or replacement (a new one costs $800 and this is part of the reason we are reducing the price by $2,000). Other than that, it is road-ready and in excellent shape and beautiful. The 5th Wheel has been used by us as both guest quarters for friends and family and as a bed-and-breakfast for vacationers wishing to have a unique country experience and quiet accommodations while exploring the area wineries.NOTE: SOME POCKETS IN THE COUNTRY ARE LESS AFFECTED BY THE RECENT HOUSING SLUMP AND DECLINING VALUES. THE WINE COUNTRY AROUND NEWBERG IN YAMHILL COUNTY, WITH ITS MANY ATTRIBUTES, IS ONE SUCH AREA WHERE PROPERTY VALUES DO NOT DECLINE AS RAPIDLY OR AS MUCH.THE FOLLOWING IS AN ARTICLE FROM THE SAT. FEB. 2, 2008 NEWBERG GRAPHIC NEWSPAPER ABOUT IMMEDIATE VICINITY AROUND FREEMAN HOME AND VIEW PROPERTY:"Rivaling Napa, But Retaining Smaller-Town Farm-Life Quaintness"By David SaleThe Yamhill County wine country has begun to attract national media attention.The February issue of Gourmet Magazine (a Cond Nast publication) discussed the balancing act between tourism and agriculture in the Newberg/Dundee Hills.The Cond Nast article quotes David Kahns description of one proposed hotel as the Auberge du Soleil of the Willamette, a reference to a California resort which the article itself goes on to characterize as a $525-minimum-a-night 'inn' that clings to a hillside above Napa Valley, where tourism has come to rival and even challenge agriculture.Susan Sokol Blosser, and other winery owners, have thrown their support behind The Allison, an 85-room hotel and spa, with gourmet restaurant planned as part of a large mixed-use development on land owned by the Austin family, in northeast Newberg along Zimri Drive.As this acreage is located inside Newbergs urban growth area, development has moved ahead swimmingly, according to project manager Joe Kavale.(PLEASE NOTE: The Freeman property is ideally situated about one-half mile above this magnificient development with its many amenities, while retaining its private rural setting just outside Newberg's urban growth area.)The article about the Zimri development continues: We haven't done the landscaping, but weve excavated the hillside, winterized the site, and are working on the footings. We hope to start going vertical, with the framing, later in February (2008). Scheduled to open in 2009, with a day spa as well as a gourmet restaurant and scenic views, the Zimri/Springbrook hotel seems poised to rival Napa.In the words of Cond Nast, Newberg and surrounding areas "remain pristine farm towns where life and livelihood share a palpable connection, with none of Napas air of utter separation from (other lifestyles or even) menial labor.Listen to our recorded message at the number provided for this listing for additional information and to leave a message if you like or want to schedule a tour. Thank you for your interest in our very special place in wine-country Oregon.EXPLORE MORE OF THE HISTORY, ATTRIBUTES, POPULATION AND MORE OF THE NEWBERG, OREGON, AREA AT http://www.ci.newberg.or.us/.