Doretta Smith

Property Description 

Salishan ”Longhouse” condominium with unobstructed ocean, beach, and surf views! The main level includes an entry off a covered front porch, a vaulted living room with a new stacked stone fireplace and panoramic ocean views, a dining area and efficient kitchen, full bedroom suite and bath with a tile and glass shower and deck. The upper level features a 2nd bedroom suite, master bath with Jacuzzi tub and deck with golf course view. The lower level has a 1 car oversized garage and includes a utility room, full bath with a shower and a sauna. The Longhouse Condominiums were the first condos in Oregon. They were developed by renowned John D Gray who also developed Sun River, Skamania, and John’s Landing District in Portland. The Longhouse Condominiums were designed by Saul Zaik, one of the most influential architects in the Pacific Northwest. This unique, gated beach condominium I built around the natural elements of the Oregon Coast and features vaulted ceilings, skylights, and generous open floor plans. By analyzing the sun patterns of the area Zaik constructed a pyramid-shaped building, angled with the daily path of sunlight to create pristine natural light in the building. The Longhouse Condos were designed as the flagship architecture in the early 1960’s. The units are ocean front, with panoramic views and walk out access to the private beach. The exteriors have been very well maintained, including cedar shingle siding, comp roofing, good quality vinyl windows and sliders, wood decks, and rip rap protecting the ocean front bluff.