I JUST ADORE A PENTHOUSE VIEW!

Designed by Portland’s revered, internationally recognized, architect and interior designer, Jerry Lamb, for his personal use, this gracious residence with its striking easterly view is an exceptional example of bringing disparate design and finish elements into visual harmony in a way only a master designer might attempt, let alone achieve. The upsized floorplan is roomy with good separation between public and private space. Here again is Mr. Lamb’s handiwork as he was early involved in the design of the building’s upper floors.

The entryway conveys an old word feeling with its iron outer gate, corridor vestibule, solid wood paneled front door, and heavy brass knocker. Inside, the entry expands visually with a floor to ceiling mirrored wall on your left, presaging an explosion of visual space upon entering the living room, which tends to the infinite with a 9’ ceiling, transparent slider wall, balcony, and 200+ degree view of river, city, mountains and horizon; all of which meld into a dramatic whole. Compelling appointments include magnificent built in shelves, French wall paper, and a custom fireplace utilizing a wooden 18th century English fireplace mantel with flecked black marble surround. Adjacent, through a broad portal, the formal dining room carries the airiness of the high ceilings and is well lit by large view windows and a singular 19th century chandelier.

Discreetly sequestered behind a tall set of pocket doors on the west end of the dining room, a high-ceilinged kitchen is efficient rather than overbearing and is graced with plentiful storage including a pull-out pantry. Stainless appliances are tied together with exceptional figured marble counters of a nearly indescribable rich apricot hue. Accessed by a short hallway off the living room is the Library, with its own custom fireplace and comfortable appointments. Along this hall one also finds extra storage in the form of a butler’s pantry and full wet bar with 99 bottle, controlled temperature wine keeper. The bartender working here is mere feet from guests in the main rooms, but the bar is discrete, its utilitarian aspect separated visually from the entertaining space.

The south wall demarcates two bedrooms and two full baths. The principle bedroom has direct access to the balcony and view. Each has generous closet space and a custom designed ensuite bath. As with the other rooms in the residence, each bedroom and bath are individually custom appointed with a different marble, quality fixtures, a mix of French and domestic wall papers, solid wood millwork, and accenting individual ceiling treatments. Laundry and utilities for the unit are tucked behind a hidden door near the entrance.

Lincoln Tower has all the features one looks for in a luxury condominium residence: security entrance, 24-hour concierge, plentiful guest parking, two swimming pools (outdoor or indoor) two gymnasia, bike parking, two meeting rooms, and wine storage. Unit 1602 comes with an indoor parking space, two personal storage rooms, and is uncompromising in design and finish. Add a penthouse view of the City, the Willamette bridges, Mt St Helens, and, central to all, the magnificent Mt Hood. It is hard to imagine a superior condominium alternative in Portland.