The salmon are here! Fish from your own yard! Some properties are special because of the home. Others are special because of the land. This one is special because of the river.Set within a private gated community of custom homes, this exceptional 5-acre Washougal River property offers a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and access to one of the river’s most desirable stretches. Selected as the neighborhood’s very first homesite, the property features its own beautiful swimming and fishing hole, plus a neighborhood easement providing access to hundreds of additional feet of river frontage and a shared neighborhood park along the water.Towering evergreens, private trails, massive koi ponds with cascading hardscape waterfalls, a greenhouse, chicken coop, and vegetable garden create a truly unique Pacific Northwest setting. The expansive covered Trex deck is the perfect place to entertain or simply listen to the river and enjoy the changing seasons.Custom built and lovingly maintained by its original owners since 1994, the home was designed to embrace its surroundings. Currently configured as a spacious 2-bedroom home, it is permitted as a 3-bedroom and offers the flexibility to create a third bedroom. A main-level bedroom and full bath provide added versatility, while the living room features a real wood-burning fireplace and windows overlooking the peaceful natural setting.The home offers an opportunity to refresh and personalize the interior while preserving the craftsmanship and, most importantly, an extraordinary setting that cannot be recreated. New roof in 2021 and Carrier heat pump in 2024.If you’ve been looking for riverfront acreage where swimming, fishing, gardening, entertaining, and enjoying the outdoors are part of everyday life, this is a property worth experiencing in person.