Tucked inside a charming all-ages gated community above NE Portland's Argay Terrace neighborhood, this light-filled home lives like a detached residence and offers the perfect blend of comfort, flexibility, and convenience. The spacious open floor plan is filled with natural light and designed for easy main-level living, while the versatile lower level provides ideal space for extended family, guests, multigenerational living, or a private work-from-home setup. The lower level features an oversized family room, third bedroom, abundant storage, and exciting potential for a fourth bedroom and/or second kitchenette, complete with a private patio and separate entrance possibilities. Upstairs, the vaulted living room showcases gorgeous wood floors, exposed beams, a dramatic floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, with sliding doors that open to a relaxing deck. The updated kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area and includes an eating bar plus direct access to a generous fenced patio-perfect for entertaining or enjoying morning coffee or quiet evenings outdoors. Additional highlights include a spacious laundry room with built-ins and a utility sink, an updated main-level bath with double sinks and walk-in shower, and a second bedroom featuring a convenient Murphy bed. Surrounded by mature trees and beautifully maintained flowering grounds cared for by the HOA, this peaceful oasis offers a serene setting just minutes from Glendoveer Golf Course, tennis courts & Von Ebert Brewing, walking trails, both PDX & Gresham shopping & dining, major freeways including I-84 & I-5, and Portland International Airport. Newer roof. HOA includes exterior maintenance, water garbage & the lovely grounds.