Tucked away, S Ridge Drive is one of Portland's best kept secrets, just 3 doors from scenic Palatine Hill Rd offering an easy stroll to both L&C College and Tryon Creek State Park. Beautifully sited on .30 ac mature native landscape, this "not too big" mid-century retreat affords the perfect tranquil hideaway, minutes to downtown. Designed for seamless indoor/outdoor living, large picture windows and glass patio doors bring the beauty of the verdant garden inside for all season enjoyment. The home is well-maintained, harmonious interior design and excellent natural light. Special features include a double sided brick fireplace offering warmth and flow from the living room to dining room and open kitchen. Spacious kitchen design allows for conversation while cooking between both the dining room and adjacent family room. Two newly updated attractive tile bathrooms, one in primary suite, enhance the home's livability and comfort. The family room features sliding doors to front patio, an additional half bath, and direct access to convenient attached garage. 2025 air conditioning unit and air sealed attic enhance the energy efficiency. Now let's discuss the auspicious garden...the new owner will inherit the rich benefits provided by over a half century of landscape cultivation. The mature, native landscape of perennial shrubs, plants, berries, bulbs and trees, is carefully curated to create a sense of privacy, calm, and peace. The natural wildlife habitat attracts local birds and pollinators to the garden! Old growth trees provide natural shade in hot summer months. Raised beds to plant for home grown delicacies. Spacious patio for dining, entertaining, contemplation. Nearby Tryon Creek State Park is a treasure; 658 acres of protected second-growth forest, wetlands, and 8 miles of hiking trails! You'll love it here! [Home Energy Score = 2. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10221463]