6 Grand Minnesota Estates Offering Luxury, Privacy, and Unmatched Lifestyle

This is an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire a first-time offering: an expansive acreage estate located on Tanners Brook public golf course. Just 25 minutes north of both Minneapolis and St. Paul, this property features a custom-built, walk-out two-story home with 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, spanning over 4,500 square feet.

Size: 4,549 sf

Price: $1,995,000

Listing details: It includes an attached 3-car garage and a 36×20 detached workshop, all situated on 76 acres of rolling terrain–ideal for future development or a perfect setting for sports and hobbies. The home boasts an open-concept design with towering ceilings and walls of windows that provide abundant sunlight and stunning western views of the lush, undisturbed landscape. The spacious private primary ensuite is complemented by three additional bedrooms on the upper level, making this layout perfect for today’s modern, active family. The full walkout basement provides easy access to the beautiful grounds, which offer privacy, tranquility, and seemingly endless views. Properties of this uniqueness and caliber rarely come to market, making this an extraordinary opportunity.

Contact: Bob Muske & Chris Hoyt, RE/MAX Synergy, +1 612.919.3353, 651.210.4698

Grand and elegant home in sought-after Weatherhill neighborhood. Beautifully updated and maintained. This all-brick custom home features priceless views. The exceptional quality and on this special lot would be hard to replicate. Soaring 15’ ceilings and huge windows make this a bright, welcoming home with lots of natural light. 

Size: 6,470 sf

Price: $1,950,000

Listing details: The expansive main floor master suite has ample closet space and access to the large adjacent terrace. The library/den has custom woodwork. There are two more bedrooms with attractive full baths on the main floor, as well as a powder room. Kitchen with high-end appliances and custom cabinetry, comfortable hearth room, formal dining room, and a large double-parlor for guests that opens to a terrace overlooking the pool. The lower level features two generous sized bedrooms with two spacious full bath. Each of the 5 bedrooms has a large walk-in closet. The lower level family room has space for large gatherings. The wet bar, exercise room, 4 fireplaces, heated marble floors, large steam shower and luxurious sauna are just a few of the amazing features. Exclusively marble, travertine, and granite natural stone and natural hardwood throughout the entire home. Walk out to the pool/patio and cook on the outdoor commercial grade built-in grill, then head to the putting green. In the evenings the gas fire pit is perfect for relaxation, surrounded by pine trees with incredible aroma. Don’t miss the pre-stressed storage area, spacious 3 car garage, indoor / outdoor speaker system throughout the house, front gate with intercom, 100 yard concrete, circular driveway, enclosed backyard gate, 15-zone sprinkler system, manicured hedges around the pool, flat useable front and backyards on 3.2 acres. Welcome home!

Contact: Robin Gwaltney, RE/MAX Results, +1 507.259.4926

Exceptional custom home with luxury finishes on a sprawling 60 acres overlooking the beautiful Mississippi valley! This stunning custom-built 5 bed, 3 bath, home offers a perfect blend of craftsmanship, comfort, and modern amenities. Designed with impeccable attention to detail, this home features vaulted ceilings on the main level with quarter-sawn oak floors, doors, cabinetry and trim throughout, creating a warm and timeless aesthetic. 

Size: 5,385  sf

Price: $1,795,000

Listing details: The spacious kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and custom cabinetry, while the formal dining area is perfect for entertaining. The great room boasts a gas fireplace surrounded by custom cabinetry. The large windows and patio doors offer expansive views of a breathtaking backdrop of the property and the Mississippi River Valley. The lower-level family room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, complemented by in-floor heating. The walk-out lower level boasts 10-foot ceilings and large patio doors that add to the spacious atmosphere. A geothermal heating system ensures energy efficiency, along with an air exchanger and radon-eliminating system for superior indoor air quality. The expansive owner’s suite is a true retreat, featuring his and hers walk-in closets, a spa-like bath with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and heated floors. The large laundry room is thoughtfully designed with a sink, custom cabinetry, and heated floors. All bedrooms include walk-in closets, with plush carpeting for a cozy touch. Outdoor living is just as impressive with two decks with high end composite, stamped cement patio, cement siding, and a new roof (2023). The heated and insulated garage includes a quality garage floor coating, while the heated workshop below the garage provides additional workspace. For those who love the outdoors, the 50×80’ pole shed includes a heated, fully furnished 1 bedroom, 1 bath bunkhouse and insulated garage, along with an additional small garage for extra storage. The property is a hunter’s paradise, featuring prime deer hunting, established trails, a scenic pond, and a 125-tree fenced apple orchard with grapes, blueberries, and raspberries. The hillside curb appeal is amazing with a vinyl fence, paved driveway, and breathtaking surroundings that complete this one-of-a-kind property. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a home that truly has it all!

Contact: Beth Biever, RE/MAX Results, +1 507.460.2108

SOLD! Standing proudly in the stunning Dancing Waters development, this captivating residence is a must-see! Discover a timelessly elegant interior clad in high-end finishes and fine craftsmanship – from the impeccable millwork and designer lighting fixtures to the graceful archways and beautiful knotty alder and walnut hardwood flooring. Host gatherings under the living area’s coffered ceilings warmed by a stately fireplace or hold intimate meals in the chandelier-lit dining room. Created for the culinary enthusiast, the chef-inspired kitchen showcases top-notch appliances, bespoke cabinetry, and granite countertops extending to the oversized island.

Size: 7,300 sf

Price: SOLD

Listing details: Among the six comfortable bedroom retreats and accommodating shared baths, the primary suite steals the show with its multi-level tray ceilings, scenic window-side sitting alcove flanked by library cabinets, boutique-style walk-in closet, and spa-like ensuite. Downstairs, a generous, versatile basement is an avid entertainer’s dream complete with a wet bar, hearth-warmed family room, guest quarters, and French doors to the patio and backyard. Notables include an extensive deck, laundry area, fully fenced yard, home office, an attached 3-car garage, and full access to the community’s world-class amenities. Come for a tour before this jewel slips away!

Contact: Dominique Wells, Zachary Realty, +1 651.336.8163

Rare Opportunity in Sought-After Autumn Lake Stunning custom home with panoramic lake views from nearly every room! This open-concept floor plan is perfect for entertaining, featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a spacious living room with a lighted tray ceiling and expansive windows.

Size: 3,738 sf

Price: $1,150,000

Listing details: The kitchen boasts Cambria countertops, a tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a large island, making it ideal for both cooking and socializing. The main-level primary suite is a serene retreat with a full private bath, double sinks, a separate tub and shower, and a walk-in closet. A second bedroom on the main level, perfect as an office or guest room. Enjoy the main-floor dining and informal dining spaces. Step outside onto the large maintenance-free deck, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the view. The lower level is an entertainer’s dream with a family room featuring a beautiful custom floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, a wet bar, and a pool table rec room area. Enjoy a lakeside sitting area that walks out to the beautifully landscaped yard and patio. The lower level also includes 2 additional bedrooms, an exercise room, a sauna, and abundant storage space. This home has been fully updated with professional painting (including trim, doors, walls, and cabinets), new LVP flooring throughout, the upper level half bath in hall area is plumbed for a future shower, and a new fireplace in the lower level. Additional updates include Cambria countertops in the kitchen and some bathrooms, new stone around both fireplaces, a new furnace, new thermostats, Bluetooth speakers, and a security system. Plus, Wirshbo radiant in-floor heat for ultimate comfort. A rare find in a prime location!

Contact: Kelly Calvert, Edina Realty, Inc., +1 507.261.2632

SOLD! This stunning Arts & Crafts home, restored to its original beauty, is just steps from Lake of the Isles in one of Minneapolis’ most desirable neighborhoods.

Size: 3,687 sf

Price: SOLD

Listing details: The chef’s kitchen features Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, a soapstone island with walnut accents, custom cherry cabinets, and in-floor heating— all overlooking a backyard lush with perennial gardens. Four spacious bedrooms occupy the upper level. It is truly the best location on Kenwood Parkway!

Contact: Janet Piontek, Coldwell Banker Realty, +1 612.386.7878