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A gorgeous 135-year-old, Gilded Age mansion, complete with its own ballroom, swimming pool and guest house has been put on the market for $5.5 million.
The stunning estate with sweeping views over lush Oregon countryside and a superb view of downtown Portland, was once owned by the Pittock family who invested in real estate, banking, railroads, steamboats, sheep ranching, silver mining, and the news paper industry.
The home was first built by lawyer and real estate investor J. Carroll McCaffrey. in 1887 but then Henry Pittock, the former publisher of The Oregonian owned the house from 1917. The stunning home remained in the Pittock family until 1970.
However, at one stage, Megan Markle's great-great grandfather, George B. Markle, owned the mansion.
A historic 135-year-old mansion with a ballroom, pool, tennis court and guest house is for sale at $5.5 million in Oregon
Beyond the gated entrance, a cobblestone driveway makes for a sweeping entrance
Listing brokers highlight its picturesque location in Portland's West Hills complete with lush gardens, set on
