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August 2011 Open House
HOT LISTING
This Lake Calhoun contemporary is all about glamour. From the gleaming granite floors to the sweeping staircase, the home deftly balances old-school elegance with modern simplicity for an effect that is, quite simply, breathtaking. The five-bedroom, five-bath domicile features multiple skylights and a mix of hardwood, stone, and carpeted floors, creating a clean, light-filled space that imbues calm. Built in 1991, the 4,500-square-foot home was extensively renovated in 2009 to create a gourmet, top-of-the-line kitchen. The current owners call the home their “urban oasis,” and with Calhoun, Harriet, and Linden Hills a mere stone’s throw away, the description is apt. A bluestone patio out back makes a space perfect for summertime entertaining, and the proximity of walking paths tempts guests to soak up the sunset during an after-dinner stroll around the lake. Listed by Tom Kendall, Lakes Area Realty, Linden Hills, 612-929-9200.
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With its dark shake siding and immaculate white columns, this home looks as if it was plucked from the shores of Nantucket and came to rest on 5-acres in Orono. The four-bedroom, five-bath estate, originally listed at $1,650,000, sold earlier this year for $1,350,000. Old-world charm meets modern convenience in the 5,973 square-foot stunner built in 2005. Pristine marble counters in the kitchen and bathroom add timeless elegance, while a sun-soaked sitting room off the dining area features French doors on two sides, perfect for throwing wide to let in a spring breeze. The master suite is especially enviable, with a grand marble fireplace for warming up on crisp fall evenings and a spacious second-story porch for sipping morning coffee on lazy summer Sundays. One thing’s for sure—we’ll be lusting after this home year round. Listed by Allison Van Slooten, Coldwell Banker Burnet, Eden Prairie, 952-949-4814; sold by Eric and Sharla Stafford, Coldwell Banker Burnet, Minnetonka.
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