1900 Midway Ave

Only 8 minutes from Asante Medical Center and all that Grants Pass has to offer – yet once inside the gate, you feel like you have entered a park: a place to relax and play that is far away. Swim in the refreshing pool, fish your own pond network, enjoy the garden or put the irrigated farm area to work.  Nothing will beat a fruitful day’s work like lounging on the wraparound deck enjoying a serene emerald and aquamarine vista. 

On the West Coast, water is the new Gold!  Featuring a strong well, a large reservoir of water across three ponds, and irrigation rights from Grants Pass Irrigation District, 1900 Midway is rich in resources and offers all the water one could desire! 

As you enter the fully fenced property, through one of the 2 access points, you get a profound sense of calm. This is a place where time seems to slow, the hum of modern life fades, and nature takes the lead.  The property includes a beautiful southern inspired home set among the landscape, a cozy modern guest house, functional workshop, and multiple greenhouses – a functional retreat.

At the heart of the property are three tranquil, connecting ponds, one with an island—they reflect the sky, the trees and inspire the property’s water-centric, riparian, self-sustaining garden design. Wildlife here is abundant – the osprey fish from the ponds summer and fall, herons, egrets, wood ducks, owls, songbirds and more call this sanctuary home; hobbyist birders will delight in the year-round diversity. Frogs bellow on summer evenings and the ponds feature blue gill, crappie, large mouth bass and catfish rolling in the water, ready for the angler.

Landscaping, Trees & Gardens

The Landscape is a transformative experience. 30 years in the making, the property’s emerald surround is fully mature. The landscape has many distinct garden rooms and connecting pathways, 2 orchards, mature shade trees, drought tolerant shrubs, boxwood and laurel hedges, lawns & perennials – all providing year-round growth. Additionally, a 20’ x 50’ commercial greenhouse provides the opportunity to grow all year round, it is currently filled with specimen citrus from hardier zones. The “chicken cabin” is an eye catching coop to raise your own chickens in and enjoy fresh eggs each day.

The Main Residence

From the moment you arrive, the main home captures your attention with its charming, post century modern farmhouse feel, wraparound porch, redwood lap siding and picture-perfect views of the ponds. The house feels as though it has been placed within the landscape rather than upon it—an intentional design choice that enhances the overall feeling of sanctuary.

Inside, the light filled main living space greets you with 10’ tall ceilings, and generous, light receiving windows frame garden and pond views. The heart of the home is a spacious kitchen with a large “picnic table island” that encourages gathering and connection. There is ample room for cooking and conversation, a generous pantry/laundry room, directly adjacent, ensures an uncluttered feel for the main kitchen/ gathering area.

The main floor includes a guest bedroom and a beautifully appointed large bathroom with tile flooring. At the back of the home, the primary suite and “sunroom” enjoy peaceful views to the pond and landscape, with direct access to the wraparound deck—an ideal spot for quiet mornings and evenings. The en-suite bathroom is functional, bright, and elegant.

Upstairs the two adjoining breezy, light-filled rooms currently serve as a guest room & office/design studio. Potential for a third bathroom would create a second level mini suite. Below the main floor, accessed from the back of the house, is a 1225 square foot basement with floor to ceiling storage shelving and separate firewood storage room. Well equipment, water heater, and electrical service are all easily accessed from within. 

Every element of the home has been designed with thought and care, offering comfort, beauty, and a true sense of belonging in the natural world.

The Guest House

Nearby, yet distinctly separate from the main home, is the charming guest cottage. This converted shop/studio now serves as a cozy 2 story secondary dwelling.

The main level features an open living space, kitchen with abundant, marble topped counter space, gas range, and undercounter storage. Generous natural light is welcomed throughout the space & the main level includes a separate pantry and laundry room.

Upstairs, the bedroom and ensuite bath offer views of the ponds and surrounding property—giving the room an elevated treehouse feeling. An ideal retreat for guests or highly sought after supplemental income generator.

A Living Masterpiece

Everything about this oasis has been designed to foster peace, creativity, and a connection with nature, home, and self.  The moment you arrive, the property invites you to breathe deeper, move slower, and experience each moment fully. This is not just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive. Whether you are looking for a full-time retreat, a creative homestead, or a rare piece of “lifestyle” property close to town, 1900 Midway offers the opportunity to live in harmony with the land and to enjoy a depth of privacy that is increasingly hard to find.