The Camera House at Council Crest

The home unfolds like a vertical journey.

At the top, a flexible office or studio shares space with a guest-ready bedroom suite, complete with a Murphy bed, creating a quiet perch that looks down over the levels below. The middle floor is where gatherings happen, with an open kitchen and dining area spilling onto a deck where sunsets set the canopy aglow.

Downstairs, the mood softens. The primary suite opens to a secluded deck, with the air carrying the scent of evergreens. Inside, a stunning feature fireplace anchors the family room, while the spa-like bathroom offers radiant heat beneath your feet, even in the shower, and custom tandem sinks imported from Greece, a touch of artistry for everyday rituals.

With 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and spaces that adapt to work, rest, or play, this 1,762 sq ft home lives far larger than its footprint. Set on nearly a quarter acre, it offers the quiet of the treetops with Hillsdale’s markets, Council Crest Park’s trails, and downtown Portland just minutes away. Equal parts architecture, art, and nature, this is a home that tells its own story.

Designed by architect Willard K. Martin (1930–1985)

Willard K. Martin began his architectural career with Wolff & Zimmer in Portland, later launching his own practice in 1961. In 1966, he partnered with David A. Soderstrom to form Martin & Soderstrom. The firm expanded in 1971 to become Martin, Soderstrom & Matteson, which remained active until 1984.

Martin led the landmark urban design for Pioneer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland. Celebrated as "Portland’s living room," Martin's design won a national award from Progressive Architecture and a national design competition.