16460 NW MEADOW LAKE RD, Carlton, OR, 97111

This distinctive property, in the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range & the onset of the Nestucca River National Back Country Byway, brims with rural wine country charm. Set back from the road, a tree-canopied driveway opens to a private 25 acre country estate where forest, curated grounds & a beautiful home live in harmony with the landscape. 5 acres of open pasture, orchard, gardens & homesite provide space for animals, beekeeping, growing & peaceful Willamette Valley living. 18 acres of healthy, recently thinned 35-yr old Douglas Fir offer beauty, tax benefits & long term value, with an additional 2 acres of mixed vegetation & a seasonal creek. 28 solar panels + passive solar design support energy efficiency, while the home is a warm labor of love with a separate living addition, offering space & flexibility for multi generational living or guests. Inside, expansive windows, rich hardwood, slate, tile & vintage woodwork create bright inviting spaces anchored by wood & propane stoves & baseboard heat. The layout boasts 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths + bonus rooms, perfect for home offices, studios or craft. The main level provides a full kitchen, while the attached addition's kitchenette & zero barrier shower are ideal for independent living & extended family. The basement contains a 300 square foot bedroom & 240 square foot cool storage room for wine, preserves or root cellar use. An attached greenhouse extends the growing season, while the acreage includes a barn, woodworking shed & coop. Water security supports a self sufficient lifestyle with 2 in ground 4,000 gal. concrete tanks (1 fed by well, 1 by rainwater) + 11 above ground 1,500 gal. tanks for additional rainwater & land stewardship. A 5 minute drive to the first of 50+ wineries & the world’s finest Pinot Noir & dining. Conveniently, just over an hour to Portland & the Oregon Coast. Tour this rare opportunity to enjoy your own forested country estate in the heart of pastoral Yamhill-Carlton AVA wine country! ~18 Ac Forest Deferral, ~5 Ac homesite area w/ pasture & usable area, ~2 Ac mixed brush/species & seasonal creek