SAFETY, PERSONALITY & COMMUNITY...ONLY MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN
Portland is home to a number of distinct,
eclectic neighborhoods. The Pearl offers ritzy, high-class boutiques
and restaurants. Downtown is great for bar hopping. Northeast
Alberta and Mississippi are home to a flourishing arts scene. The
Hawthorne district overflows with funky shops and colorful
characters. But if you are looking for safety, personality and
community charm, look no further than Sellwood.
Nestled right next to the Willamette River in
Southeast Portland, Sellwood is the place to be for quaint,
locally-owned businesses, beautiful historic homes, and a strong,
nostalgic sense of community. Sellwood and the adjoining Moreland
neighborhoods are family-friendly and feature a number of different
architectural styles, from Victorian homes to cozy cottages and
bungalows. The streets are cool and the air fresh thanks to the many
trees that dot the sidewalks. It isn’t uncommon to see families out
for an evening stroll or a group of kids playing a pick-up game of
basketball some Saturday morning. The area exudes friendliness and
safety; it’s no wonder, then, that prospective home-owners are vying
for spots in this beautiful piece of the Pacific Northwest.
GREAT LOCAL
CUISINE & DINING
The beauty and safety of its neighborhoods
aren’t the only characteristics attracting home-buyers and new
families to Sellwood. The vast array of locally-owned restaurants
and retail shops are certainly sweetening the deal. The Ugly Mug
Coffeehouse is Sellwood’s premiere alternative coffee source.
Featuring fresh espresso and pastries, beer, wine, and a relaxed,
welcoming environment, the Ugly Mug is the perfect spot to crack
open a book or catch up with an old friend. The Grand Central Bakery
is another great option for a fresh cup of coffee or delicious baked
treats. They also do lunch, offering a variety of freshly prepared
sandwiches on their own marvelous bread. And who could resist Papa
Haydn’s, specializing in over proportioned, gourmet luscious
desserts.
SELLWOOD - A TRUE GEM FOR
EVERY ANTIQUE LOVER
Sellwood is also well-known for its seemingly
endless supply of antique shops. Whether you are looking to furnish
a whole room or simply find that perfect finishing detail,
Sellwood’s antique options will not disappoint. If you can’t find
what you’re looking for in the infamous Stars Antique Mall, the Den
of Antiquity has been providing the Sellwood area with gorgeous
furniture and collectibles for over thirty-five years. The Den
features an ever-changing roster of knick-knacks just waiting to be
rediscovered. Farmhouse Antiques is a collection of eight different
dealers operating under one roof. From pottery to jewelry to
old-time postcards, Farmhouse is a great example of what can be
accomplished when like-minded business people work together towards
a single end.
The antiquing adventure doesn’t end there,
either. Kathryn’s Antiques features ornate and beautiful glassware –
a lot of it. R. Spencer Antiques focuses on buying and selling
locally, and the Raven is home to some of Portland’s most
interesting – and dangerous – military antiques. Oh, and then
there’s the Sellwood Antique Collective and the Sellwood Antique
Mall. Over eighty dealers work out of these two locations, so
there’s little chance you won’t find exactly what you need and, as
is often the case, a few things you don’t.
PARKS
IN SELLWOOD
After you’ve worn yourself out
antiquing, make sure to take in the natural beauty
of one of Sellwood’s many serene parks. The Oaks
Bottom Wildlife Refuge is over 140 acres of
beautiful wetlands dedicated to the preservation of
some of the area’s most precious wildlife. Both the
Sellwood Riverfront Park and the Sellwood Park offer
fresh air and the chance for plenty of exercise.
Sellwood Park features baseball, football, soccer
and softball fields, basketball and tennis courts,
picnic areas and plenty of native Oregon vegetation.
Sellwood also offers the natural beauty and family
fun of such destination spots as the Sellwood
Community Garden, the Sellwood Pool, the
Eastmoreland Golf Course and the Crystal Springs
Rhododendron Garden. Sellwood is also home to the
Westmoreland Casting Pond, historically used for the
Rose Festival Milk Carton Boat Race event, it is
frequently used by remote control boat hobbiets as
well as for casting.
WHO DOESN'T WANT TO LIVE
IN SELLWOOD?
If you are looking for non-stop noise
pollution, antisocial or downright rude neighbors, and the general
hustle and bustle of big city living, then Sellwood may not be the
best part of town for you.
But if what you’re seeking are quiet streets,
amicable residents, quaint local retail and fare, and an overall
sense of nostalgic charm, look no further. You are already right at
home.
