Beachart--A Gathering House on the Pacific Coast This spacious mid-centuryarchitectural gem has been owned, improved, and loved by the same extendedfamily group for thirty years. Purchased from the original owners, it occupiestwo beachfront lots in the Surfside development just north of Ocean Parkon Washington's Long Beach Peninsula.Beachartwas the first house built in Surfside. Beachart's unobstructed vista sweeps across beach grass-covereddunes which teem with deer and pheasant and offer views of migrating birds ofmany types, along with the bald eagles which enjoy the oceanfront perch builtjust for them. A well-worn private pathto the broad, sandy beach of the twenty-six mile peninsula assures privacy andtranquility. The large patio on the beachside of Beachart is great for sunning, reading, bird-watching, picnicsand enjoying the sunset. The large covered porch on the east is perfect fortaking advantage of the available local seafood and enjoying year-round oyster,clam, and crab feeds. Beachart's unusual interior is designed around a centralhexagon, anchored on the ocean side with a massive custom-built Tennesseemarble fireplace, hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, large living room and adining table (seating twelve) built by the owners from repurposed old-growthfir bleachers from Portland's Grant High School. The large east-facing kitchen features twoovens, laundry facilities and a half bath. Adjoining the great room, andaccessible through a pair of French doors is a solarium used for games, art,and puzzles, and for enjoying the views of the dunes. The sunroom has an indoor garden with everblooming geraniums. The bedroom wing features twolarge bedrooms sharing a full hallway bath, as well as a master suite with itsown full bath, large closets, built-in storage cabinet and a pair of sinks. South of the kitchen, withentries both east and west to the outside, is a TV/family room with a woodburning stove. A bonus room accommodating a pair of twin beds adjoins theTV/family room. . A six-bunk room in thelower-level with daylight basement and a stairwayaccess from the central hallway, has its own full bath. Each bunk has its ownreading light and privacy curtain. A two-car garage on the lowerlevel provides excellent storage. Equally accessible from Portland and Seattle, the Long Beach Peninsulais bounded on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the east by Willapa Bay,the last industrially unpolluted estuary in North Americaand home to oyster farming and research. Situated within the Bay and accessible only by small boat is the largestestuarine island on the Pacific Coast, Long Island. Within Long Island'salmost 5,500 acres is a 270 acre cathedral of old growth forest, featuring900-year old cedars. The several small towns onthe Long Beach Peninsula have a sweet, old-fashioned feel but offer casual andfine-dining restaurants, large grocery stores, antiques, museums, bakeries,boutiques, tourist attractions such ago-karts, kiddy rides, and a gaming arcade. One huge attraction for our familyhas been the organic U-pick blueberry farm with its honor pay system. Golf is a short walk from thehouse, while the Leadbetter Point Wildlife Refuge a short bike ride or driveaway. The historic town of Oysterville on Willapa Bay is a secluded stepback in time with its Victorian houses, historic church and school house.Chief Nachotta of the Chinook Tribe, theindigenous people of the area, is buried in the Oysterville Cemetery. The Long Beach Peninsulahosts many annual events, such as: its amazing 4th of July fireworksextravaganza running along the full length of the beach; the Garlic Festival;the International Kite Festival; the End of the Road Rod Run (a weekend of 1000restored vintage cars cruising the Peninsula); the Cranberrian Festival; artwalk weekends; the Water Music Festival; and the Rodeo. In addition to providingaccess to all the Peninsula's activities, Beachart'sprivacy, abundant space and tranquil atmos
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