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Shevlin Commons is a truly remarkable community of 66 homesites on 76 acres of premiere property on the West Side of Bend, Oregon. Shevlin Commons is a model of conservation development at the urban edge—protecting sensitive land adjacent to Shevlin Park while creating a neighborhood that blends gracefully with the surrounding natural areas. Shevlin Commons combines a rare mixture of design excellence, breathtaking open spaces, and community vitality. Sound enticing?

This mountain view property lies at the western edge of Bend’s urban growth boundary (UGB) and is part of a 76-acre parcel, 43 acres of which have been protected through a permanent conservation easement. The parcel borders Shevlin Park, a 652-acre regional wilderness preserve that encompasses Tumalo Creek and provides many recreational opportunities including hiking and trail running, mountain biking, fly fishing, and Nordic skiing.

Shevlin Commons has just 66 homesites ranging in size from 6,000 to 24,000 square feet. Lots front either the conservation easement or one of several common areas that connect by trail to Shevlin Park. One common area is home to Bearwallows Community Pavillion, a gathering place for our community, garden and play field. Open space within the development is designed to flow through natural breaks among homesites to connect with the broad easement area and park beyond. Native trees will be planted to emphasize the connections between these spaces and to strengthen their function as wildlife corridors.

Throughout Shevlin Commons, building envelopes will be carefully staggered to take advantage of the exceptional views of the Cascade Mountains. Drawing from the “Not So Big House” concept, Design Guidelines will encourage homes of modest size, careful design, and high quality construction. The Design Guidelines will also encourage residents to utilize sustainable or “green” building techniques. Except within the bounds of private courtyards, landscape materials will be limited to a variety of native plant species found on the uplands and along Tumalo Creek.

Shevlin Commons is designed especially for a segment of the market that wants to live close to nature and close to town, without sacrificing the community feeling that characterizes traditional neighborhoods. The size, location, layout, and architecture of the project all contribute to an atmosphere that is rural and spacious, yet cohesive.

So, what can you do to ensure your own place in Shevlin Commons? Lots are now available.  Should you wish to be on my contact list for a lot purchase or for a personal tour of this exceptional community, please click here.

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