Property Description

Live luxuriously in this Country French inspired custom residence located on the most desirable street in Lake of the Woods. Impressive circular drive leads toward this beautifully appointed home artfully nestled on a 1.64 acre lot with southwest exposure. This serene setting boasts a very private park like yard backing to greenbelt and a recent addition of a 470 square foot studio that offers possibilities for a myriad of uses. This traditional home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 three-quarter and 2 half baths, 4 fireplaces, a handsome wood paneled study, newer custom kitchen and a large bonus/media room with fireplace and maple built-ins. Upon entering the glass accented double doors you will step into the 2 story foyer with bridal staircase and new iron and crystal chandelier. The formal rooms afford you the comfort and elegance for entertaining with a marble gas fireplace, designer window coverings, crown molding, wainscoting and new lighting. A very spacious fully paneled office or study is located off the foyer with a view of the front gardens makes it easy to welcome expected guests. The kitchen is truly gorgeous and features Creme Brulee furniture styled Crystal Cabinetry designed with the serious cook in mind. Massive slab granite island with pendant lighting, breakfast bar seating and custom designed terracotta vegetable sink make for a convenient place for those visiting with cook. Features to highlight in this wonderful room are leaded glass doors, glazed maple center island with custom features as spice drawers, pull out cabinets for the mixer, covered bread drawer, handmade wood insert dividers for silverware, slab granite counters and custom designed glazed back splash, under counter lighting, planning desk and a huge walk-in pantry, professional stainless steel appliances including a Viking range and custom hood, Thermador warming drawer, double ovens, Meile dishwasher and built-in GE Monogram 42-inch refrigerator. French doors off the foyer lead to the comfortable family room conveniently located off the kitchen breakfast room and features a big masonry brick gas fireplace, built-in cabinetry and wet bar. The laundry room has been recently updated with a new terracotta tile floor, new counters, utility sink with brushed nickel faucet and cabinet doors. This light and bright room features a half bath, mud room, built-in ironing board and a door leading to the backyard. The rear stairs are located off this hallway as is the door to the 3-plus car garage with built-in storage cabinets. The magnificent owner retreat is upstairs apart from the rest of the bedrooms and features a tall coved ceiling with crown molding, marble surround double sided gas fireplace and very large closet with built-in organizers and make-up vanity. The marble master bath features white cabinetry, dual sinks, marble shower with 2 shower heads, jetted tube and leaded glass privacy window. The 2 other bedrooms upstairs share a newly remodeled full bath with maple cabinets, glazed tile vanity and flooring and brushed nickel plumbing. The oversized 4th bedroom with vaulted ceiling boasts is own bathroom and large closet with organizers. Off the rear stairs at the end of the upstairs hallway is the newly remodeled bonus room which features abundant custom maple cabinetry, a lovely cozy gas fireplace with custom stone mantel surround and 5.1 surround sound with flat screen TV mounting area. This room is perfect for a variety of uses, teen homework room, media, game and craft room?just use your imagination. French doors off the breakfast room lead to the 1.64 acres which are impeccably groomed and feature a large rear deck with bench seating, tall evergreens (that were recently wind sailed), ever blooming gardens, raised beds with irrigation and herb gardens and miles of emerald lawns to explore. It is to the south of the back yard that you will find the recent addition of the studio/shop modeled after the house and features solid 2 X 6 construction with an engineered floor with a moisture barrier and sound absorbing ceiling. Inside the double doors you will find wood floors, a loft area, electricity, cable and phone lines, internet and electric heat. Currently being used as a wood working shop, it could easily be ideal for a serious at home working office, art studio, music studio, teen play room or a variety of other uses. Additional highlights of this lovely home include a new cedar shake roof, fresh exterior paint, new hot water heater, 2 furnaces, air conditioning upstairs, central vacuum system, security system, low voltage outdoor lighting and irrigation system.