Your own green-space with this gorgeous two- story home on12.32 acres of wooded privacy! I've added some Fall and Winter photos to show the four-season beauty of this acreage. I will be adding interior photos very soon.
Here are some of the many features:
*Large, well laid out kitchen with center island, deep,black onyx sink with high-rise faucet, an abundance of cupboards and even a pantry!All appliances included; gas stove, big side-by-side refrigerator, dishwasher,microwave. Room for a kitchen table for eight! Center island wired forsatellite tv.
*Laundry room/ mud room with included front loading washerand dryer, and plenty of space for hanging clothes, coats, shoes, mittens…
*Beautiful dining room with view to the front patio
*Front parlor/office/ that we call and use as "themusic room". Plenty of room for a piano, couches, and big screen tv. It’sa lovely space!
*Main floor master suite with gas fireplace, big walk-in closet,private bath with Jacuzzi and walk-in glass shower
*Large family room with gas fireplace, lots of windows, andvaulted ceiling with a spacious overlooking balcony
*Three upstairs bedrooms with large closets and centrallylocated bath, all facing the balcony
*Huge, bone- dry basement, where the finishing process is in thebeginning phase. An open canvas ready for your design dreams, with insulatedwall framing in place,11' x 6' bathroom(toilet and utility sink alreadyinstalled), large bedroom/office/workout room, and a massive game room andtheater (54 x 15 = 1300' sq.), with space designed for a bar or kitchenette (15 x 6 = 90' sq), with drain plumbing inplace. A large, enclosed storage room has already been built (15 x 14 = 195' sq), with wide, deep,extreme- duty shelves installed. The basement has large, east-facing windowsthat flood the space with light.
*You will love the open, soaring spaces of this home. Thedesigner and builder did an excellent job with window arrangement so that inthe winter, when it is so important, sunlight radiates throughout the house.The effect is a bright, cheerful, homey feel, while all the while the eleganceof the architectural features adds a level of classical style rarely found inhomes today.
*Outside, this is a woodland paradise, with multiple trailsfor walking or skiing, park-like views, and a beautiful fire ring area thatadults and kids love- we often set up a tent there! A front brick patio andlarge wooden deck in the rear make for great places to enjoy your coffee, orentertain. Nestled in an old oak & maple forest, with two ponds supportingvarious waterfowl and other wildlife, it’s inevitable that we see our share ofanimals. We have seen and listened to coyotes howl, are frequently visited bylarge raptors including Great Horned Owls, Red Tailed Hawks, Broad WingedHawks, and Bald Eagles. It is a bird watchers paradise, with residentCardinals, Finches, Red Headed Woodpeckers, Pilleated Woodpeckers, theproverbial Chickadees, and even wild Turkeys. Migrations of Evening Grossbeaksstop by our feeders, and in summer we have wild Mallards, Blue Wing Teal, WoodDucks, and the best treat of all, Sand Hill Cranes that nest on the back of ourproperty, swoop low over the house with their seven-foot wing span, andserenade us daily. The neighbors are friendly, quiet, and courteous, and we allwatch out for each other. Wandering dogs and cats are a rarity, though most ownpets and livestock, including cows and horses. Several established flower bedsadd color all summer, and a large meadow has a large, vegetable garden. Thereis a spacious, well-built chicken coop with large fenced run and small flock…fresh eggs everyday! Additionally, a wooden storage building in the back yardhas room for all your yard tools, lawn mowers, and gardening supplies- call ityour gardener’s cottage!With Midwest Leafguard gutters around the whole house, you'll never have to clean the rain gutters.
*For recreation, several local lakes offer swimming, fishing, sailing, and water skiing.In 5 minutes you can be drifting down the gorgeous and historic Rum River (check out the two river photos) for fishing or excellent birding. In 2 or 3 hours, you're back on dry land in downtown St Francis- It's a great way to spend the afternoon! In 15 minutes, you can be pumping weights at the well-equipped Andover YMCA and Community Center, which also houses a water park and an ice skating rink.
*About twenty minutes driving time to Cambridgeand Elk River, and fifteen to Anoka and Coon Rapids gives youquick access to all the large shopping venues. A multi-plex movie theater isonly twelve minutes away. St Francis (3 miles) has two well stocked grocerystores, several restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, and a huge, ancienthardware store that stocks nearly any item you can imagine! An eighteen-holegolf course is literally 2.5 minutes away. It usually takes about 45 minutes todowntown Minneapolis, 50 to downtown St Paul, and 55 to 60 tothe airport. The U of M and the new Twins stadium are 40 minutes. With existingtrain service from Anoka to downtown, andplanned train service from even nearer Andovermean increasingly rapid and easy access to the central metro area.
*In short, this classic home is a refreshing escape from themadding crowds of the city, while enjoying quick access to all the attractionsthe twin cities offer. It is ideal for anyone desiring the peace and quiet ofthe country, and a closer relationship with Nature. Thanks for visiting!
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