La Pine is known for the beauty of Central Oregon and the lifestyle of the great outdoors this home offers it all.  With a 36X60 foot shop, fenced 5 acres and a log style home you will never want to leave.

5 Acres next door have been set aside for habitat with another buffer to the back of the property.  Located just over 300 feet from the end of a paved road it is the perfect location to get away from it all. 

From the moment you enter the private drive you know you have arrived home.  Beautifully treed 5 acres with custom built log style home and bigger than big shop there is not much more you could want for your Central Oregon Lifestyle.  2 bedrooms and a sleeping loft that has log rail and beautiful staircase.  Both bathrooms are something to dream about.  Master bath has jetted tub and separate shower beautiful tile work and it's own hot water heater. Guest bath has that step back in time feel with your claw foot tub and shower.

Huge kitchen with granite, hickory and stainless steel with room for the entire family to help with the meal.  Living room features a river rock fireplace with an efficient insert that shows beautifully while providing both warmth and a romantic glow.  Laundry room doubles as a sewing room with lots of counter space and cupboard space.

Wrap around porch encompasses the entire home with a double car carport attached.  This home is actually located in Klamath County - so taxes are lower!  Hurry make this one yours before someone else sees the beauty at this price.  Tax assessed higher than listing price.

Sunriver owners are getting ready to vote on the land purchase for the Village at Sunriver.  In the past I have tried to stay somewhat natural and see both sides of this controversial subject.  The mall certainly needs help, retail space stands vacant, and businesses come and go. Tonight I read the Land Sale Issues from the savesunriver.org blog and they bring to the surface some very enlightening issues.  The new plan does require additional land and to achieve SilverStar's plan they need this land.  However, this land belongs to all the owners of Sunriver.  What is a fair price?  And where will any of the funds once paid go?  Do they benefit the entire community? 

Ballots will be arriving and are due in February - before voting I hope that owners will research exactly what they are agreeing to or disagreeing to.  This is more than the issue of highrise condos, improvement to The Village; it is a matter of loosing land that was intended to be used for the common good of the Sunriver Community. 

Changes are inevitable, but are you willing to give up something as valuable as the land they are asking for at a price some feel is not fair?  This land in question belongs to you, please do your homework and know what you are giving up and what you will receive from the sale of this land.

The ball is in the court of the homeowner's, and although many agree that something needs to be done at what cost?  What are you willing to give up to make the mall a better place? 

To better prepare yourself to vote the two websiites below may be helpful.

The Village at Sunriver

Save Sunriver

Tonight I spent the evening cruising through some of the photos from our vacation in December.  Dad sent me copies of his photos on CD today and it really brought back that week just over a month ago.

Our vacation was wonderful, Mike and I have very little time together we only have the opportunity to dine together about twice a week, we only sleep in the same bed twice a week and we talk on the phone a lot but nothing takes the place of the time we spend on vacation.

On vacation we try and spend as much time just hanging out together.  We really like each other, we obviously love each other but always tease that we like each other even more.  You see, we took a vow to always love each other, it said nothing about liking each other. 

Ok, back to the photos - this one photo really struck me and will most likely sit on my desk for a long time to come.  This vacation, we took a cruise on Royal Caribbean, I am sure most of you have heard their tag line "Get Out There."

Tonight between photos I cruised through a few blogs and came across Margaret Woda's post about the card with a bike, then moments later hit this photo - Get Out There.  Tonight has been a constant message - Get Out There - To Make It Go You Gotta Pedal - wow - I am pedaling faster now and am going to Get Out There!

Ok... I am heading to bed - So tomorrow I can Get Out There!

Maybe we should all pedal and get out there!

Are you looking for the perfect family home in La Pine?  This just may be the best buy found under $300,000 today.  Living room is decorated to please the adult conversation while the family room is ready for the kids or family.  When you walk into the kitchen the number of cupboards will amaze you.  Mud room is actually large enough to also house the home office. 

Master bedroom is located on the fist level of the home and has a spa like bathroom.  Extra storage, that is hidden behind the closet is a great place for those seasonal items you do not want to drag into the attic. 

Family room has additional storage with a drop down ladder for attic storage.  All of this on an acre with the back fully fenced to keep pets and children safe.  Great Play structure stays with the property.

4 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms and over 2368 square feet priced at just over $115 a square foot. 

To see all of the homes currently listed between $250,000 and $300,000 in La Pine, Oregon.

Central Oregon is a place of beauty and an area that is often shared with a wide variety of wild life.  Most of the wild life in Central Oregon is harmless and beautiful to look at, enjoyed by all and often the talk around the water cooler.  Who saw a heard of elk, or a deer crossing the road and so on? 

Today reality set in for some, a home I sold about 2 years ago came into the news.  The home owners live in this cute little home with their children and a dog.  They started their day as they typically do.  One of the kids went to the back door and let out the family dog, turned to go put on his jacket and go play with the dog. 

Dad apparently looked out the door or window prior to the child going out to see a cougar chasing the dog.  The homeowner was able to get the dog in the home before it was injured and called 911.  The sheriffs that responded called Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife who felt putting the animal down was the best resolution.  It was daylight, in a neighborhood of families and tracking or trapping the animal could lead to a dangerous situation for children getting on and off school buses.

Although, this is not an everyday occurrence, it does happen.  No matter how long you have lived in Central Oregon, it is a good idea to always respect the wild life and keep a safe distance.  If you find your self in a situation similar to this one, please call the authorities and let them deal with it.

Read the story on my favorite Central Oregon News Source.

Thinking of moving to La Pine - what a great idea!  La Pine is a small city in fact it is one of the most recently formed cities in Oregon.  Located just 30 miles south of Bend, Lapine offers an easy commute to a larger city and a lot of great outdoor activities.  Some people only have the opportunity to do while on vacation, here you can enjoy the outdoors year around.

La Pine has 3 schools, one elementary, one middle school and a high school.  Land has been set aside for an additional elementary school to handle the growth of Central Oregon and the La Pine area.

One of the biggest attractions to home buyers looking in the LaPine area is space.  Lapine may be a city, but the actual city is small in comparison to the area referred to as La Pine.  Most of the homes for sale in what is called La Pine are actually outside the city limits and are generally on lots of about an acre. 

A few of the great attractions of La Pine are; Newberry National Monument, Mt. Bachelor, The Big Deschutes River, North Twin and South Twin Lakes and Crane Prairie and more than I will list here.  Central Oregon is more than real estate it is a lifestyle.  A lifestyle that few have the opportunity to enjoy everyday, are you ready to be one of those lucky few?

La pine has many choices in real estate, along with a huge price range.  LaPine offers everything from the starter home to the multi-million dollar riverfront with Mountain View home.

For more information on La Pine real estate offerings please see the MLS search at Search For Homes. 

WELL, WELL, WELL

Well - Located, Well - Built, Well - Maintained

Quality upgrades make this home your choice!  Slate entry and hearth embrace the cozy propane free standing stove that will take the morning chill off or create a romantic evening.  3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room and huge living room make this the perfect home.  Double car attached garage with a paved drive, full RV area with pull through drive.  Back deck is the perfect spot to enjoy the family BBQ or a quiet cup of coffee.

Located on the corner of Day Road and Livewood Ct this home has perfect access to Bend, Sunriver and La Pine. Paved and plowed road makes winter a breeze.

Sunriver is a resort community located in the heart of Central Oregon. Sunriver is known for vacations, skiing at Mt. Bachelor, fishing the Big Deschutes and great family memories.  Buying a home in Sunriver is not just a great investment but it is also a place you and your family will always reflect back to the days when you rode on the bike trails, golfed on the Meadows or Woodlands golf course.  Had pizza at Blondies or just hung out in the hot tub as the snow fell.

Today, we have a home that is perfect for you and your family to start building your own Sunriver memories at.  Updates and furnishings were just recently completed, making this home a new Sunriver classic.

With 5 bedrooms 2 of which are master suites, a bunk room and a family style bedroom there is truly a place for everyone.  Huge great room is the perfect place for gathering after enjoying a sun filled day in Sunriver.

This beautiful home is located at 9 Conifer, just around the corner from Ft. Rock Park and right off the bike path.  The rear of the home backs to a huge common area which gives a privacy that is not easily found in Sunriver.

View this tour and then call to set up your personal showing of the fabulous home!  Be sure to click on the additional photos and the related shows for more about Central Oregon and Sunriver!