someone here NEEDS to buy this house!

[daan]

I always wondered what happened to people's railroad set-ups when they were done with them. Apparently you re-invent your property as a "railway resort".

http://looneylisting.com/2014/01/22/railway-resort-is-apparently-a-thing-an-amazing-thing/




Legendary property complete with its own documentary and special feature by CNN!
Globally acclaimed and masterfully engineered, the fabulous 19.67 acre estate regarded as the finest railroad of its kind is now for sale in Sherwood, Oregon!   Lending itself to the imagination while presenting endless possibilities, you'll find beautiful landscaping, gardens, pasture, arena, views, spectacular outbuildings and main house that's been fully remodeled with precision, framing this railway resort. For those seeking and appreciate that absolute one-of a kind find, here's the perfect paradise that uniquely its own!

The Home Features

Remodeled Home Built in 1930
Three level Cape Cod style home with Master across all upper level
4,908 Square Feet
Gourmet Kitchen with Granite, Tile & High-End Stainless Steel Appliances
Designer Paint Colors
4 Spacious Bedrooms
3 Full and 1 Half Bathroom
Formal and Great Room Living
Bonus/Media Room with Fireplace, Wet Bar, Poker and Pool Table Area
Home Gym
The Land Features

19.67 Acres of all Useable Land
Beautiful Territory & Views
Large Deck & Covered Front Porch for Outdoor Living
Barn with potential for 6 stalls and hay loft
Large Shop
Amazing model train museum
Fenced Pasture
Professional Landscaping
Fabulous world-class railway surrounding property
Adventure park

[Dave W]

It's impressive, all right. $3.5 million seems awfully high though, even for the greater Portland area.