Gorgeous Gilded Age mansion with its own ballroom, pool, guest house and sweeping views over lush Oregon countryside lists for $5.5m

A gorgeous Gilded Age mansion complete with its own ballroom, swimming pool and guest house has been put on the market for $5.5 million.

The stunning 135-year-old mansion with sweeping views over lush Oregon countryside and a superb view of downtown Portland, was once owned by the Pittock family who invested in real estate, banking, railroads, steamboats, sheep ranching, silver mining, and the news paper industry.

The home was first built by lawyer and real estate investor J. Carroll McCaffrey in 1887 but then Henry Pittock, the former publisher of The Oregonian, owned the house from 1917. The stunning home remained in the Pittock family until 1970.

However, at one stage, Megan Markle's great-great grandfather, George B. Markle, owned the mansion.

A historic 135-year-old mansion with a ballroom, pool, tennis court and guest house is for sale at $5.5 million in Oregon

Beyond the gated entrance, a cobblestone driveway makes for a sweeping entrance

Listing brokers highlight its picturesque location in Portland's West Hills complete with lush gardens, set on 1.17 acres of land, complete with tennis court

Portland's West Hills can be seen in the background while a tennis court sits in the gardens

A swimming pool is neatly shielded behind a row of trees and manicured hedge

The stunning estate with sweeping views over lush Oregon countryside was once owned by the Pittock family

Beyond the gated entrance, a cobblestone driveway makes for a sweeping entrance for those pulling up to the home. The mansion's garage has space for six cars.

A nearby swimming pool is shielded by a perfectly manicured hedge and line of trees. 

A full-sized tennis court is also available for those who want to blow off steam. 

Inside, intricate wood carvings on the walls have been preserved along with colorful stained glass windows. 

The 9,831-square-foot house was one of Portland's most prominent homes, with a grand staircase that leads down to the ballroom. 

The home occupies pride of place with the city of Portland seen down below

A grand staircase complete with intricate wooden carvings is seen here with beautiful stained glass windows

The wooden floor, walls and ceilings are seen in this photo of the home's own ballroom

Wooden floors run throughout the home with stunning views over the Oregon countryside

The cosy living room comes with comfy chairs and a welcoming fireplace 

There are plenty rooms to host guests to the home all with highly polished wooden floors

Wooden drawers and cupboards sit in the kitchen with marble worktops

Next to the home a guest house has been also constructed with two bedrooms and a Carriage House also with living quarters.

'Ideally located overlooking the city, river and mountains in Portland's West Hills,' wrote listing brokers Macey Laurick and MJ Steen of Windermere Realty Trust Portland Heights.

'This elegant residence encompasses approximately 1.17 acres of lush gardens and grounds in a picturesque, park-like setting.'