2411 JOHN’S PEAK CENTRAL POINT OREGON

FROM THE OWNERS

“When we first saw this property it was a large slab of recently bulldozed raw earth with magnificent views of the valley in three directions. The privacy it provided made it a natural for outdoor living. We wanted an architect who could design such a space and chose Michael Helm from Tortola, BVI. Michael was used to designing such places and after visiting the site on several occasions he came up with designs for our home. We have a home where almost every room has patio and outdoor access. The main living areas enter into two large patios. One has old overhead beams and is covered with wisteria. It overlooks our outback gardens which have been planted with roses, peony and other perennials and a large lawn. In the evenings the setting is especially wonderful. The other patio we call the fountain patio. It has the sun until early afternoon. We have built in garden beds for some roses, lavender and other plants. We love the sound of the fountain while sitting there. The view of the valley is unsurpassed and the feeders attract many varieties of birds. We have no sound of traffic so there is minimal noise and therefore very relaxing.

We can hike and bike just going out our front door. This area is great for exercising and keeping fit.

Driving the mile drive to our gate we have seen lots of deer, wild turkeys, fox, a bob cat and a bear once or twice. It is always a thrill to see and enjoy these beautiful animals in their natural environment. Even though we love these animals, we built a tall enough fence to keep them from visiting us at our house!

In the winter we have plenty of firewood from the natural death of the trees and therefore we have had many wonderful fires in our fireplace.

Even though we feel as though we are living in a secluded area, we are only five miles from Medford shopping and lots of restaurants. We have always worked in East Medford and after the drive home every day we feel we have landed on a private island.

We love living here but realize that it is time for us to ‘cut back’ on space and will be spending our time in our condo in Ketchum, Idaho.”

LOCATION

2411 Johns Peak was built in 2001 by Paul Hartsook and designed by Michael Helm of Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Mr. Helm’s homes have been featured twice in Architectural Digest magazine. This exquisite home is located just off of John’s Peak Road on a paved private road accessed by a locked gate in a community of 8 homes, each on 20 acres. Home is at the end of the one mile private road assuring complete privacy.

PROPERTY ENTRANCE

There is a locked gate at the entrance to the property. The entrance has deer proof plantings of iris, evergreens and manicured lawns with several large rocks artistically placed at borders. Driveway is of ‘cobblestone’ pavers. Custom iron gate approximately 8 feet high. Property has 20 acres of which approximately 4 acres are fenced with 6 foot cyclone and some wire fencing. The driveway is lined with azaleas, rhododendron, Oregon grape, dogwood, fir and oaks.

ENTRY

Beautiful black antique gates from an estate in New York from the early 1900’s are at the entrance to the house. Inside is a chandelier representing a 16th century Italian antique design. Opposite the entry are double French doors (with access to the pool), leading out to the rose courtyard and fountain.

DETAIL WORK

All of the living areas in the home have patios attached. The home features antique brick-work simulating the arches found on the buildings in downtown Jacksonville. These bricks were acquired from the demolition of the old Ashland High School built around 1900. It features a Lite Touch lighting system and piped-in television and audio in most of the downstairs area along with the eating area, pool, patio and greenhouse.

INTERIOR FEATURES

The interior features real plaster with color mixed in. All interior doors are solid wood. French doors are double paned for insulation and quiet. All windows are wood wrapped with painted trim. SOS alarm system is at a 4-year lease for approximately $60/mo. Satellite dish for television and antenna for local channels. Internet & fast hookup. Heat-pump system throughout the house is very efficient (5 separate units). Water heaters with rapid hot water allows for immediate hot water. Marvin windows and doors throughout.

FLOOR PLAN

The floor plan provides open and sunny living areas with maximum privacy for the master bedroom. All rooms open to patios or balconies. The home was designed so the owners are able to enjoy one level living. This home is wonderful for “outdoor living” and entertaining and has successfully accommodated parties of 100 guests in the great room.

OUTDOORS

Garden consists of 2 large magnolia trees, iris, roses, Boston ivy and lined with boxwood hedges. All of the exterior patios are paved with antique brick. The east courtyard has beautiful arches as does the north courtyard. The pool courtyard has a pergola made from huge antique wood beams. Wisteria has been planted to grow and hang down from overhead. Piped-in sound has been installed here as well as in the pool area.

GREAT ROOM

To the left of the informal dining area is a large wall with two large arch entries on either side. A 6½’ tall large custom stone fireplace with mantle serves as the focal point of the living room. 14’ ceilings in main room. Cove lighting along with overhead accent lighting. Wood accent trim over the fireplace area and archway entrances. Adjacent to living room is a large formal dining area with beautiful French reproduction chandelier. Large arched windows provide views of valley and swimming pool. TV area is adjacent to living room/dining room and has custom built cabinets with mechanism to elevate and retract TV. Built in sound system in entire living room area. Windows have blackout shades if needed for TV watching.

KITCHEN

The open kitchen is visually integrated into the great room area. Fully equipped with stainless steel Viking appliances featuring two gas (propane) convection ovens, microwave and refrigerator/freezer, six burner gas (propane) cook-top with griddle, trash compactor, dishwasher, and garbage disposal. Hot beverage tap, reverse osmosis water and Uline under-counter refrigerator. Three islands: one incorporates the sink and disposal, one incorporates the cook-top, and the third is a large granite slab with seating for over 6 people. Large walk-in pantry with sliding antique stain glass panels. Large decorative wooden beams. Two large antique stain glass doors separate kitchen from hallway to garage and another front door entry.

WINE CELLAR & TASTING ROOM

Adjacent to the kitchen and greenhouse is a wine tasting area complete with Italian Murano glass fixtures, antique brick covered wall and built in Mahogany glass storage and liquor cabinet. The door to the wine cellar is hand painted with a whimsical depiction of a French waiter. The wine cellar was custom built out of mahogany and is climate controlled for temperature and humidity.

INFORMAL DINING

Adjacent to the kitchen and behind an 11’ solid walnut hand-crafted custom china cabinet sits the informal dining area. This area seats 6-8 people. The china cabinet has a center pass through to the kitchen for food and dishes. Front courtyard views from this room.

GREEN HOUSE

Enclosed 800+ square foot greenhouse is adjacent to the kitchen. Completely climate controlled with shade cloth protection, automatic misting system, redwood cupboards, working areas, two walls of plant tables, with sodium and florescent lighting. Also includes piped-in sound system.

MASTER SUITE

Spacious room with entry alcove, two patios and reclaimed wide plank fir floors. Alabaster wall sconces and a ceiling fan. Large French doors open to a private patio with walk way and bridge to the pool area. Views of fountain patio and valley.

MAIN LEVELDUAL STUDIES

Two studies on either side of master bedroom with overhead fans, internet access, patio access, built in bookcases, overhead and wall sconce lighting, and reclaimed old fir flooring.

MASTER BATH

Two large separate vanities with slab granite counter tops, Kohler tub, built in granite tiled shower, separate enclosed toilet area, electric shades on window over tub, sky lights with electric shades, flooring is reclaimed fir, custom designed mirrors, solid granite slab countertops, views of the valley.

HALLWAY TO GYM

This hall is lined with four double-door closets, lighting fixtures and cedar lining. There is a very large walk-in closet with florescent lighting and full-length mirror. Built-in dressers suitable for storage and includes shelving above the drawers. Small control room for the lighting system and sound system is located inside this closet.

GYM / PARTY ROOM

Hardwood maple flooring for dancing or exercising. Alabaster sconces and drop lighting. Three overhead fans, wall-mounted television and great surround sound. Three sets of double-doors open to the north, east and entry courtyard. Large laundry off the gym with washer/dryer. Large sink, storage and tile floor.

UPPER LEVELGUEST SUITES

Upstairs has two large bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with shower and tub, one with shower. Kitchen area with sink, brass fixtures, solid granite countertops, microwave and storage. Large central room can be used as a sitting/TV room or additional bedroom.All rooms have large closets. Wall sconces and overhead lighting in all rooms and stairway. Counter tops are granite. Flooring on stairs and all upstairs rooms is thick reclaimed fir. Stacked washer/dryer off the kitchenette area. Bedrooms and sitting room have blackout shades. Patio off of sitting room is accented with 4 large hand carved, Hindu temple design pillars from Nepal. Patios off of bedrooms and sitting room. Incredible 270 degree views of valley.

SWIMMING POOL

Large in-ground pool is 5 feet 9 inches deep throughout and has the perfect sun exposure to allow for swimming all day and into the early evening. Presently it is heated with solar panels. There is a lightweight plastic bubble cover over the pool which heats the pool in the daytime or preserves the heat at night. Pool has an infinity edge and waterfall feature. Large Italian porcelain tiled deck and mahogany bridge provides access to the lower level restroom from the pool area.

OUTDOORS

All of the exterior patios are paved with antique brick. The east courtyard has beautiful arches as does the north courtyard. The pool courtyard has a pergola made from huge antique wood beams. Wisteria has been planted to grow and hang down from overhead. Piped-in sound has been installed here as well as in the pool area.

RV/GARAGEWORKSHOPEXTRA GARAGE

Accessed off of driveway mid-way down to main house consists of one outside covered parking area, an enclosed area for one car and one RV and small powder room. There is also a ‘shop’ area.

FLOORING

The downstairs features Italian porcelain tiles in the great room and kitchen areas, hallway and pool patio area. The bedroom, studio and master bath feature antique pine and fir acquired from the roofing of a factory in Sacramento; they are wide planks (10-12”) and average 1½” in thickness. The entire upstairs and stairway are of this same wood. The gym features hardwood maple flooring.

SQUARE FOOTAGE*

Main FloorSecond FloorLower LevelCellarGarageUpper GarageMain FloorExteriorPatios & Walk WaysPool

ResidenceResidenceBath & Storage

Covered & UncoveredGreenhouseCovered Patio

5938 sq.ft1366 sq.ft341 sq.ft606 sq.ft573 sq.ft1400 sq.ft802 sq.ft251 sq.ft2058 sq.ft750 sq.ft

*Square footage is approximate, please measure for exact sizes.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Clay tiled frost proof roof in several complementary colors to simulate an old French Mediterranean villa.

Satellite dish.

Two 1500 gallon water storage tanks.

All windows are wood wrapped with painted trim.

There are over 7 raised bed gardens for vegetables and flowers.

Large old brick paved patios accessed from most downstairs rooms.

Irrigation system—both drip and sprinkler—for lawns, gardens, and approximately 1.5 acres of trees and shrubs.

Water softener system for all house water.

Excellent deep well is water source of approx. 17 gpm when tested.

Septic system (serviced in 2010).

Gated separate entrance to south of house via gravel road used for service vehicles.

Propane tank (500 gallon)in stucco enclosure. Large 2 car garage with easy access to kitchen.

BarbaraAllen

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