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secluded log house near Forest Park offers a unique blend of urban convenience and natural retreat. The 8.14-acre property at 5240 N.W. Cornell Road is listed for $1,395,000 and features an 8,000 square foot wooded area with private hiking trails and a pond. The modern log house has a two-story great room with expansive windows overlooking the forested scene.

    The interior boasts 3,454 square feet of living space with a gas range kitchen, stainless steel appliances, and French doors leading to a glass-enclosed sunroom. Two bedrooms are located on the garden level, while the primary suite is situated on the second story near a seating area and office. The property also includes a two-car garage, powered detached shop, and two sheds.

    According to listing brokers Michelle Koury and Mel George of Windermere Realty Trust, the biggest draw for potential buyers is the unique combination of seclusion and location. "It feels like a secluded mountain retreat, yet it's perched right above Northwest Portland," said Koury. The home was modeled after Mount Hood's 1937 Timberline Lodge and features old-growth timber frame construction.

    The log house's natural beauty, nostalgia, and warm inviting feel are highly sought after by Oregon homebuyers. Interior designer Max Humphrey has featured ideas for decorating log homes in his book "Lodge: An Indoorsy Tour of America's National Parks," including using tree branches as coat racks and incorporating Old Hickory furniture into the design.