Description
William & Clementine Ross House | 847 Exchange Street | Circa 1888 6 Bed | 6.5 Bath | 3,288 Sq. Ft. This stately Italianate home is one of the most admired and recognized properties in all of Astoria. Seated just in from the corner of Exchange and 8th Streets, the home has captivating views of the hustle and bustle of downtown Astoria, the Columbia River, and the neighboring Flavel House Museum. Every inch of the property has been painstakingly restored, renovated, and updated by its current owners and caretakers. The first floor, currently occupied by the owner, boasts a large sitting room, expansive period kitchen, two bedrooms, two and a half baths, and access to the lower level laundry, storage, and bonus bedroom and bath. The second floor has a private entry for guests to come and go without disturbing the first floor occupant. There are three guest rooms containing a total of four beds as well as a full bath for each suite. All three rooms have private balconies overlooking downtown and the river. Currently, these three rooms are available for nightly rentals. For many years, the owner operated as a full-scale B&B offering guests pastries and coffee prepared from the kitchen below. Outside, you'll find meandering gardens of roses, hydrangeas & lilacs. Take your pick from a number of sitting areas amongst the flowers. First Floor: Owner's Quarters • 1,352 Sqft • Sitting room, dining area • Chef's kitchen • 2 Bed | 2.5 Bath Lower Level • 988 Sqft • Commercial laundry facility • 1 Bedroom • 1 Bath Second Floor: Bedroom Suites • 948 Sqft •Private entrance for guests Peony Suite • 1 Bedroom with 2 Beds • Private bath & balcony • Sitting area Fuchsia Room • 1 Bed • Private bath & balcony Dahlia Room • 1 Bed • Private balcony & dedicated hall bath Historic Moose Lodge | 817 Exchange Street | Circa 1852 4 Bed | 5 Bath | 2,547 Sq. Ft. Like the residence next door at 847 Exchange, this property was constructed by Job Ross, father of William. This was Ross's first home built in Astoria following a treacherous cross country journey that involved being captured by the Pawnee whilst crossing the Platte River in Nebraska. Determined to make it to Astoria, Ross journeyed on and settled in Astoria in 1852. Originally a simple plan, folk Victorian, this property has lived a number of lives and has been transformed and expanded over its many years. The Loyal Order of the Moose used the property as their meeting hall from 1900 to 1948. Following that, a local Morman church established a worship hall in the home that ran until 1966. Various businesses occupied the space through the late eighties upon which time the current owner purchased and set to work restoring the property and completely rebuilding it from the inside out. Three individual apartments, each comprised of thoughtfully decorated bedrooms, living spaces, kitchens, and baths are available for nightly rentals but could also serve as apartments for long-term housing. Enchanting gardens surround the property along with a garage below at street level. Moose Lodge Suite • 2 Bedrooms with 3 Beds • 2 Bathrooms • Galley Kitchen • Vaulted ceiling with skylights • Gas Fireplace • Terrace overlooking Exchange St. Riverview Loft • 1 Bedroom with 3 Beds • 2 Bathrooms • Full Kitchen • Gas Fireplace • Private Balcony Roseville Suite • 1 Bedroom with direct garden access • 1 Bathroom • Chef's Kitchen with a large island
