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Dunthorpe-Birdshill is a neighborhood of Lake Oswego. It sits Northeast of Lake Oswego. Like Lake Oswego Real Estate, Birdshill Real Estate is chiefly residential.
Dunthorp’s residential development evolved along Southwest Riverside Drive (which is also Highway 43, Macadam Avenue and State Street) which is one of the main throughfares running through Lake Oswego.
The Wiley’s Seaplane Port, the Peter Kerr Property (also known as the Elk Rock Garden at Bishop’s Close) and the southern tip of Tryon Creek State Park are all located in this area.
The Birdshill neighborhood is almost completely residential. Heavily tree-lined roads wind around the neighborhood, embracing a variety of architectural styles from Craftsman and mid century ranch to expansive contemporary homes. The newer homes often exceed 4,000 sq. ft. and many feature media rooms, formal dining and three-car garages. The diversity of housing stock gives Birdshill an air of refined comfort and grace.
Just 8 miles south of Portland, Lake Oswego is one of the region’s most affluent suburbs with more than 60% of residents being college graduates. It is is also the home to many active and retired professional sports players.
Birdshill Real Estate, like Lake Oswego Real Estate is a mix of many styles and widely varying price points. Houses range from cottages to sweeping villas. Some waterfront properties are also available along the WIllamette River.
Historic Lake Oswego, on the edge of its namesake lake, is the pride of Clackamas County. Twice listed in Money Magazine as one of the 100 Best Places to Live, Lake Oswego’s charming downtown area, also known as First Addition, has successfully maintained a small-town community feel. The charming shops, restaurants and services along A Avenue and First Steet attract visitors from Portland and nearby suburbs alike.
Schools: Lewis and Clark College
Parks: Peter Kerr Property (Elk Rock Gardens at Bishop’s Close), Tryon Creek State Park, Forest HIghlands
Shopping: Dowtown Lake Oswego
Freeways: I-5, I-205
Library: Lake Oswego Public Library
As more people clamor for locally grown produce, farmers markets have sprouted all over the Portland area. The neighborhoods of Lake Oswego haven’t been overlooked. Like many communities in recent years, Lake Oswego also supports a farmers’ market for locally grown produce on Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., May through October at Millennium Park (1st and Evergreen Rd.).
The Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts is held in the latter part of every June at the Lakewood Center for the Arts and the nearby George Rogers Park.
If looking for a relaxed but refined suburb for your next home purchase, you will want to look at Lake Oswego Real Estate in the Birdshill neighborhood.
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