Aviation enthusiasts may be well aware of Oregon’s sprawling network of residential airparks, small communities with private airstrips and hangars. But what if we told you an oceanfront spread in the historical coastal community of Bandon is up for grabs with its own private helipad, plus direct access to Sacchi Beach and the Pacific Ocean?
Dubbed SeaWinds Estate, the property spans 73 acres atop a dramatic 200-foot cliff just 15 minutes away from the renowned Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Lush ferns, wildflowers, and towering pine trees surround its custom four-bedroom residence that was built in 1987. The home was designed to “reflect the beauty of its natural surroundings,” press materials state, and an abundance of wood and stone features throughout help it mirror the rugged landscape. Juli and Vicki Whelchel of Coastal Sotheby’s International Realty hold the $8.9 million listing.
The abode spans two stories with 5,600 square feet of living space set at the end of a gated dirt driveway. The marked helipad sits just ahead of a four-car garage with an ample concrete motor court that will accommodate many more vehicles. The massive great room, capped by a 30-foot cathedral ceiling featuring exposed beams, has multiple seating areas and a built-in entertainment center, while the spacious kitchen configured around a large island flows into a double dining room.
Walls of glass trailing the home allow residents to effortlessly take in the misty coastline, most privately from the bedrooms. The primary suite, decked out with a wood-paneled ceiling and walls that are illuminated by natural light that streams in through dual sets of sliding doors, mirrors a bush camp lodge in all the best ways. A private sitting area, office, and balcony are key features of the room. Another room that sleeps two features a more unique sitting area, set beneath a vaulted ceiling with large windows that beautifully frame the horizons.
A spiral, floating staircase connects to two floors of the home, and you can take one of the two flights of stairs down from the patio to reach the expansive backyard’s fire pit seating area that offers awe-inspiring sunset views year-round. The abode’s close proximity to vineyards, restaurants, and shopping is also worth noting for those aiming to balance out serene seclusion with a little entertainment.
