This Portland Floating Home Sits on a 115-Foot Historic Barge
Most waterfront homes stop at the shoreline. Bluebelle doesn't have that problem. This unusual Portland residence sits directly on the Columbia River, supported by a 115-foot wooden barge originally built by the Shaver Transportation Company, a name with deep roots in Pacific Northwest maritime history.
The barge measures 115 by 32 feet, giving the home a footprint unlike most floating residences. Inside, 47 windows and 27 skylights bring daylight into vaulted rooms finished with exposed timber, wood-paneled ceilings and mahogany flooring. The architecture has a distinctly nautical character without trying to imitate the interior of a yacht.
Outside, a wraparound deck connects the living spaces to views of the Columbia River, passing boats and the bridges linking Portland with Vancouver, Washington. A 150-foot private dock extends from the property, with a workshop and additional outdoor gathering areas. It's a substantial amount of usable space for a home that never touches dry land.
Currently offered for $895,000 at McCuddy's Marina, Bluebelle is an unusual piece of Pacific Northwest waterfront living with an actual working-maritime foundation beneath it.
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