A Modernist Sanctuary in the Heart of Oregon Wine Country
July 1, 2025

in the rolling hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, just minutes from the culinary charm of downtown McMinnville, lies a contemporary estate that feels both profoundly grounded and utterly transcendent. Designed by renowned Portland architect Rick Potestio, this 55-acre property is more than a home—it’s an architectural meditation on place, light, and landscape.



Anchored by a majestic 300-year-old oak tree that gracefully links the main residence and the detached garage, the 3,732-square-foot home is at once bold and serene. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame ever-changing views of the surrounding valley and Mt. Hood, while 9- to 13-foot ceilings and radiant heated concrete floors imbue the interiors with a sense of expansive calm.

McMinnville Modern Home Entrance
McMinnville Modern Home  View


At the heart of the home, an interior courtyard provides a contemplative core, around which the sunken living room, formal dining area, and expansive kitchen orbit in perfect harmony. Rift-sawn red oak cabinetry and millwork add warmth and texture throughout, while Moroccan marble countertops and a central island elevate the kitchen into a space equally suited for casual gatherings or refined entertaining.


McMinnville Modern Home Entry
McMinnville modern home living room
McMinnville modern home kitchen


The residence includes three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, along with two dedicated home offices—each with custom built-ins and stunning mountain vistas. Outdoor living is seamlessly integrated, with multiple terraces and a covered porch that invite lingering sunsets and starlit evenings.


McMinnville Modern Home Office
McMinnville Modern Home Office View
McMinnville Modern Home Bedroom
McMinnville Modern Home Patio


Beyond the main home, the estate offers a 1,088-square-foot, three-car garage equipped with a storage room, 220v power, a dedicated EV charger, Generac whole-home generator, and a 13-panel solar array. A separate 1,152-square-foot workshop—complete with concrete floors, full insulation, propane heating, and a bathroom—offers space for creative or functional pursuits.


McMinnville Modern Home Garage
McMinnville Modern Home Workshop


Surrounding it all are 48 acres of ecologically diverse forest—oak, maple, madrone, and fir—thoughtfully managed for sustainability, fire resistance, and habitat preservation. A mile of private hiking trails winds through the woods, past native wildflowers and shaded clearings alive with birdsong and pollinators.

With three wells, underground utilities, and a carefully stewarded landscape, the estate feels both timeless and forward-looking. Just over an hour from Portland and the Oregon coast, and surrounded by world-class wineries, this is a rare opportunity to live in architectural harmony with nature—refined, rooted, and restorative.




McMinnville Modern Home Land
McMinnville Modern Home Exterior

13440 SW McCabe Chapel Road is listed for sale with Maureen Swan of Portland Proper Real Estate.


Click the link below for more info or call
Maureen at 503-888-8259


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Maureen Swan

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