Property and Home Features
50 Arnett Road, White Salmon, Washington
A unique close-in country property with White Salmon River frontage
in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge
Park-like grounds overlooking scenic evergreen wilderness
Secluded, Convenient
only 4 minutes to Hood River, to Interstate-84 and to local schools
3.3 acres borders the White Salmon River, in the Columbia Gorge Scenic Area—limits future development—surrounded by fruit orchards and evergreen river frontage
Unique Property Characteristics
Combination of raw land (bordering White Salmon River—2 miles from Columbia River) with game trails, low maintenance walking grounds, with seasonal fire pit for campfire reverie ...
Quarter-acre blackberry patch. Raspberries, seasonal strawberries and tart red apples
Ground water sources: springs on property and city water line available (currently in service.)
First home--upon a knoll--on the Wild & Scenic White Salmon River (see web page: On White Salmon River--home (center, right) with White Salmon River in (lower left) foreground)
Garden areas: 2 built-in tiers (3 levels) for herb, seasonal vegetables, flowers
Grounds: low maintenance conifers and ornamentals (lilacs, wild roses, apple, rhubarb, snowball, grape vines, dogwood) Rock walkway.
Front porch swing overlooks small, easy to maintain front lawn ... for croquet or badminton
Several parking areas serve two covered entrances—front and kitchen porches.
Property is shaped like a piece of pie, with the curved edge being the White Salmon River, and the pointed tip being the shed at entrance. South and west sides of the grounds are terraced with tiers for vegetables (southern exposure) and flower (west-side) bordering driveway.
Due to its position on a knoll near the mouth of the White Salmon River Valley, frequent easy breezes from the north keep cool air coming, year-round, in addition to the natural clean air stream from the adjoining White Salmon River.
Home features
Large well cared-for historical Century Home (over 100 years) with river stone chimney.
Large enough to serve many family members or friends (once served as a Guest Home with three “English Country style” suites) or homey enough to keep a couple feeling comfy ...
Top 2 floors: 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, with large lighted wrap-around deck.
Sliding glass doors lead from main floor bedrooms and large country kitchen.)
Relaxed seating on both porches, with front porch featuring swing facing east.
Lower floor: 2 ground level entrances, l bedroom-1 bath mother-in-law or office(s) floor (wide doorways for handicapped access) with separate circular-drive around roadway.
This spacious area, which includes a storage / utility room, can be used for offices, a separate living area, a “club house,” library and/or you can comfortably use it for your favorite hobbies.
Large bedrooms, some with walk-in closets large enough to fit twin beds.
River-rock fireplace with insert & fans. Over the years, home has been kept well insulated and maintained.
Outbuildings: old time barn west side of property, and shed near upper parking (1 of 3) area.
Location
At estate’s entrance—walking distance to “fresh fruit and vegetable stand” during summer months
Close to schools (2 miles) and cities: White Salmon and Hood River (5 miles)
Located among recreational opportunities: hiking, sightseeing, mountain sports, golfing, water sports.
Easy access to I-84 (4 miles) To Portland: 75 miles along very scenic Columbia Gorge, directly to Portland International Airport
* Secluded ... with surrounding scenic views and sounds of the White Salmon River *