Descend the stairs to reach the stars! Dynamic ever-changing city & mountain views are so close you'll feel like you can reach out and touch them! This quiet stretch of SW College St runs the one-way ridge overlooking the City from SW 16th down to SW Cardinell. Direct view to majestic Mt Hood & the sparkling cityscape is as romantic as it gets when night falls. Architect reimagined and rebuilt turn-of-the-century home w/stylish open-concept interior design, re-engineering the structure incl substantial traditional foundation. Access to this private retreat requires walking down wide stairway to home, but absolutely worth the walk! Two lot parcel of 8,600 SF enhanced by lush landscape and expansive patio seamlessly extends living space outdoors. Inside the harmonious floorplan designed for big views features gorgeous black walnut flrs on main level, living & dining areas, real cook's spacious dream kitchen w/commercial range, well-appointed prep & eating bar, built-ins & high end applcs. Upstairs enjoy elegant primary suite w/full bath, expansive hallway of closets, & romantic private balcony w/panoramic City views. Secondary bedrm enjoys big views, plus second full bath. Quiet office area w/picturesque private deck, and staircase to attic for art studio or storage. Expansive lower level can be used as separate stylish loft style apartment with kitchen, full bath, and private entrance, or enjoy as remarkable creative space, family room, guest suite, or home office. This contemporary space is alive with inspiration from the natural light thru walls of view windows. Once here you won't want to leave, but rest assured you are only a short distance to Portland's popular PSU Farmer's Market, the Cultural District, & all the City has to offer. Awake to sunrise over Mt Hood each morning, while the peaceful starry nights will cradle you to dreamland. One-of-a-kind creative escape in middle of City for artists of all stripes! [Home Energy Score = 4. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10070679]