Your journey begins before you even reach the front door. You glide up the professionally paved asphalt driveway, flanked by ornamental, lighted entry pillars.
The world behind you fades away, replaced by the whisper of towering Ponderosa Pines and the gentle sound of nature.
A Grand Welcome: First Impressions That Endure
The entrance welcomes you with soaring 16-foot vaulted ceilings, Italian tile flooring, elegant columns, and custom accent lighting which cast a warm glow that makes even first-time visitors feel instantly at home.
Most of the residence sits on the main floor including all bedrooms and home office. It's worth noting that the main level office is large enough for two work stations and sits adjacent to the entry.
The Great Room: Where Life's Most Important Moments Unfold
As you move further into the home, the Great Room welcomes you. The Xtraordinair 24k Gold plated gas fireplace, with its natural stone create a welcoming atmosphere.
You'll appreciate the many windows that let in the natural light and frame the beautiful natural beauty of the property. From this location you also have a peek-a-boo mountain view and can observe an incredible variety of wildlife including Quail, Deer, Bald Eagles, Hawks, and Rabbits, to name a few.
There are many custom built-in's crafted from Canadian Red Birch—a signature element found throughout the home—which provide both functionality and artistic appeal. The great room is perfect for friends and family to gather and enjoy the peaceful environment.
Culinary Excellence for the Discerning Chef
As you walk around the spacious kitchen, your inner Chef will appreciate the professional-grade, propane gas, 6-burner Dacor range with both small and large ovens, plus a convenient griddle. The built-in spice rack keeps essential ingredients within easy reach, while the walk-in pantry offers abundant storage for everything from everyday essentials to gourmet specialties.
Get ready to create! The maple butcher block island, featuring a handy prep sink, making it a perfect culinary workstation. The expansive breakfast bar with granite countertops provides additional workspace while offering a natural gathering spot for family and friends.
A Micro-Sanctuary: The Custom Breakfast Nook
Perhaps most charming is the custom built-in breakfast nook with booth seating and a large table — Have you ever noticed that when dining out, the seat everyone desires is the comfortable privacy of a booth? Imagine having that preferred experience in your own home, always available for lingering over a meal and enjoyable conversation.
Dining in Elegance
For more formal gatherings, the dining room stands ready to impress with its natural Alabaster chandelier casting a golden glow over the space. The built-in buffet, china cabinet, wet bar with sink, and wine rack, ensures that food and refreshments are always within easy reach, eliminating unnecessary trips to the kitchen and allow you to remain engaged with your guests.
The Spacious Primary Bedroom Retreat
The primary bedroom suite was designed to provide lots of space and can easily accommodate both sleeping and sitting areas. It has its own Xtraodinair gas fireplace for a romantic ambience.
French doors open directly to the backyard patio and hot tub, allowing for a seamless transition between indoor comfort and outdoor relaxation. Imagine ending each day with a soothing soak beneath the stars before retiring to your bed.
The Spa Experience at Home
The Primary Bathroom functions as your private spa retreat, featuring dual sinks, limestone flooring, marble countertops an oversized soaking tub, and custom glass and marble, doorless entry spacious shower. The separate vanity area with under counter seating, and private commode room along with a linen closet and walk-in closet with organizers have all the elements you want in an estate property.
Versatile Spaces for Every Passion
Above the four-car garage lies a remarkable, nearly 1,000 square foot bonus room that represents one of this property's most versatile features. With two large alcoves perfect for work or hobby stations and two substantial walk-in storage closets, this space adapts effortlessly to your unique needs and interests.
This expansive area can serve as:
- Corporate retreat center for high-level business meetings
- Professional home office that rivals any downtown executive suite
- Workshop or hobby center where creative pursuits flourish
- Entertainment complex that makes you the host everyone wants to visit
For those who work from home, this space offers the perfect balance of separation and convenience, allowing you to maintain professional boundaries while eliminating the commute.
Beyond the Residence
The four-car garage, complete with built-in work bench, potting bench, storage, half bath, and its own heating system, offers abundant space for vehicles and projects alike.
For those with more extensive storage or workshop needs, the separate 36' x 41' shop with 12-foot doors, 220 power, and water access stands ready to accommodate everything from woodworking to automotive restoration to equipment storage.
This outbuilding's versatility extends to equestrian possibilities as well. With water access nearby and a fully fenced and gated dry pasture area, the buiding could easily be converted to a barn, making this property ideal for horse enthusiasts or those who've always dreamed of country living with equine companions.
The covered patio extends your living space into the natural world, creating an outdoor room that's both beautiful and functional. Electronic shade blinds offer protection from the elements when needed.
Just beyond, a waterfall feature with stream and pond creates a focal point that delights all the senses—the sight of sparkling water, the sound of gentle splashing, the feeling of tranquility that water features uniquely provide. Each year, a pair of mallard ducks returns to this idyllic spot, a testament to the natural harmony this property achieves. There is also a variety of trees around this area including Honey Locust, Quaking Aspen, and Ponderosa Pine.
For those seeking a more intimate connection with nature, the outdoor sanctuary sitting area with natural rock patio and rock wall—crafted from stones reclaimed from the property itself—offers a contemplative space for morning coffee, evening conversations or solitary reflection.
The massive backyard lawn, surrounded by a protective berm, provides ample space for children to play, pets to roam, or outdoor gatherings to unfold.
Especially important is the newly completed fire-defensible landscaping which offers peace of mind against the ever increasing threat of wildfire in Bend. It should also be noted that the cement tile roofing of the residence offers additional fire protection!
Thoughtful Systems for Effortless Living
Beyond its visible beauty, this home incorporates sophisticated systems that enhance comfort and convenience:
- Built-in Safe
- Security system
- Recirculating hot water system ensures instant comfort
- Heat pump system with four separate zones allows for customized heating & cooling climate control
- 11-zone automatic sprinkler system keeps your landscape pristine without effort
- Extensive recessed lighting throughout eliminates harsh shadows and creates warmth
Even the crawlspace beneath the house has been thoughtfully designed with subfloor lighting, at the flip of a switch, for ease of access when needed.
Your Next Step: From Interest to Ownership
Words and images can only suggest the experience of this exceptional property. To truly appreciate its unique character and possibilities, we invite you to schedule a private viewing so that you can walk through these rooms, stand on that covered patio and breathe the air of your own 20-acre retreat. Because once you experience The Sanctuary Estate in person, you'll understand why some opportunities simply cannot be ignored.
Contact your broker today for a personal tour. If you aren't currently working with a broker, call the listing broker, Tarris Rogers, at 541.390.7878 to arrange for a private tour of 'The Sanctuary Estate.'
This isn't just real estate. This is your next chapter.
60485 Billadeau Road
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