Sunrises. Sunsets. Serenity. Exceptionally Designed.

Set on more than five breathtaking acres in one of the western suburbs’ most desirable and convenient locations, this extraordinary luxury estate offers a rare blend of architectural significance, privacy, natural beauty, and effortless everyday living. Designed by acclaimed architect Charles Stinson, the home is thoughtfully positioned to capture sweeping sunrise and sunset views over serene marshes, ponds, and surrounding nature — creating a peaceful connection to the outdoors from nearly every room. Thoughtfully redesigned and beautifully renovated with exceptional attention to detail, the residence is completely move-in ready and crafted for both refined living and effortless entertaining. The main level features a luxurious primary suite, expansive gathering spaces, dedicated office, spectacular gourmet kitchen, and a sun-filled four-season room that seamlessly brings the outdoors in. Sophisticated yet inviting, the home is finished with timeless, high-end materials throughout.

The walkout lower level includes three additional ensuite bedrooms, a sauna, fitness room, and expansive recreation and entertaining spaces that open directly to the resort-style pool and outdoor retreat. Expansive decks, patios, poolside gathering areas, and a custom firepit create exceptional indoor-outdoor living designed for both quiet relaxation and unforgettable entertaining. Immersed in nature yet just minutes from everyday conveniences, this is a truly rare opportunity to experience peaceful retreat-style living in an architecturally stunning setting where luxury, design, and nature exist in perfect balance.

With its commanding hilltop setting, this extraordinary home offers prime skyline and lake views on one of the largest lots (0.7 acre) on the lake, with generous side and rear yards. Entertain in grand public rooms, including the superbly wainscoted foyer with magnificent staircase and access to adjoining formal rooms, including stunning lake facing living room with fireplace and banquet-sized dining room. The terrazzo floored sunroom and ornately tiled breakfast room flank the formal public rooms and share lake views. The main level includes the center island kitchen with heated slate floors and relaxed gathering area, mahogany paneled library/den, ½ bath, and mudroom area. On the 2nd floor, there are 4 en suite bedrooms, including the expansive primary suite with sitting/sun room, updated full bath and generous closet spaces. The lower level features original terrazzo floors in the family room & 5th bedroom, plus bath, flex room & excellent storage. Special features of the property include: carriage house with double garage and open studio space above, 2nd double garage, circular rear drive, and partially finished 3rd floor ready for additional build-out.

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of St. Paul’s most admired and exceptional properties. Set on over an acre just east of the Mississippi River in the prestigious Shadow Falls neighborhood, this extraordinary estate features a newly constructed luxury guest residence, thoughtfully designed with no detail overlooked, offering approximately 1,800 FSF including 2 bedrooms, office, 2 bathrooms, 3-car heated garage, and a sun-filled living room and kitchen with timeless, high-end finishes. Ideal for multi-generational living, guests, nanny quarters, or comfortable private living while you reimagine the primary home.

The primary residence is an iconic stone Tudor that epitomizes timeless character, featuring richly detailed millwork, hardwood floors, gracious gathering rooms, and wood-burning fireplaces. This substantially built home presents a prime renovation opportunity, offering endless potential for customization and restoration while preserving its original charm, including a welcoming foyer, formal dining room, spacious living areas, and a generously sized kitchen. Outside, enjoy a recently restored in-ground heated pool, porch, patios, and a tremendous open green space for outdoor enjoyment.

This exceptional property offers remarkable flexibility and multiple paths forward. Live in the private secondary residence while transforming the main home, or explore the many possibilities this rare offering presents. There is also potential to subdivide the lot and create additional home sites or build your own dream residence. A compelling opportunity for resident buyers, builders, developers or investors seeking scale, versatility, and long-term value in a premier location, this truly extraordinary estate offers the rare chance to create your dream vision while securing lasting appreciation in one of St. Paul’s most distinguished neighborhoods.

Timeless elegance meets modern refinement. This distinguished Tudor residence features classic architectural charm while offering a masterfully reimagined interior. A comprehensive main level renovation created an exquisite kitchen, inviting family room, light-filled sunroom, and thoughtfully appointed mudroom with two powder rooms on the main level; all crafted with bespoke finishes and the finest luxury materials. Upstairs, the renovated primary suite provides a serene and expansive private retreat, complete with a sitting room and dedicated office. A Jack and Jill bath serves the spacious secondary bedrooms. The third level offers a bedroom suite and bonus space. Finished lower level with rec room, kitchenette and wet bar, a fitness room, and additional ¾ bath. Excellent storage. Rich in character and impeccably updated, this home seamlessly blends historic beauty with contemporary sophistication, creating an exceptional living experience in one of Minneapolis’s most coveted neighborhoods. Enjoy the convenience and lifestyle benefits of nearby Lake of the Isles, Kenwood Park, shops, dining, galleries, and seasonal events. This is a home to love for years to come. Only three owners since 1934! Double lot. Private fenced yard. 2.5 car attached garage.

The Rare Main-Level Sanctuary
Experience extraordinary proportions in this 4,515-square-foot masterpiece set on two acres of lush, Arboretum-inspired gardens. Designed for effortless luxury, the home features a premier primary suite on the main level and massive windows framing a serene pond with a majestic fountain. The wide-open floor plan is a benchmark of functional elegance, centered by a chef’s kitchen with a Miele coffee maker, that flows into a signature three-season porch with a stone fireplace—your private retreat for every season.

The Entertainer’s Dream
The walkout lower level is a true destination, built for hosting at the highest level. Beyond the wide-open recreation space, you’ll find an entertainer’s dream bar, a private wine cellar, and a dedicated pool table area. This social hub leads directly to your backyard oasis, featuring a sparkling pool, hot tub, and quaint pool house. From the butler’s bar to the seamless kitchen flow, this home makes grand-scale gatherings feel intimate and effortless.

Active Luxury & Absolute Privacy
Tucked in a peaceful neighborhood, this estate caters to every passion. The deep garage provides ample storage, while the driveway features your own private pickleball court. Located moments from Lake Minnetonka, this property combines massive square footage with the quiet beauty of a nature preserve. This is the definitive show-stopper!

Modern Design. Storied Setting. Exceptional Access. A David Charlez–Designed Residence, built by Swanson Homes.

In a secluded Minnetonka neighborhood, cradled by woodland, wetland, and a serene pond, a distinctive design–build opportunity awaits. This expansive 1.33-acre property—enhanced by more than $40,000 in professional design work, secured city approvals, and a CUP/variance for an accessory dwelling unit—includes a complete David Charlez concept plan, envisioned across all three levels to deliver approximately 4,098 finished square feet of modern Midwestern living, with flexibility to personalize selections.

Architecture & Builder Pedigree: David Charlez Designs, an award-winning architectural studio, is known for contextual architecture that embraces each site’s topography, views, and natural features. Swanson Homes, a boutique luxury builder with over 50 years of Twin Cities experience, is celebrated for design-forward execution, indoor–outdoor integration, and exceptional client collaboration. Together, they deliver a one-of-a-kind design–build experience marrying vision with craftsmanship.

Main Level: Anchored by a dramatic great room with statement fireplace and floor-to-ceiling glass, the main level flows into the chef’s kitchen—complete with 9’ center island, custom cabinetry, and premium appliances. The adjoining dining space opens to a covered deck overlooking the pond. A private guest/in-law suite features its own living area and kitchenette. The mud room, powder bath, and portico entry balance practicality with elegance. A full-length deck—part covered, part open—extends from the great room and connects to the lower-level patio via a sculptural spiral staircase.

Upper Level: The owner’s suite is a retreat—spa-inspired bath with dual bathrooms, oversized walk-in closets, and a shared glass shower—opening to a private sky-deck. One additional bedroom shares this level, along with an art loft perfect for creative work, study, or reading. The remaining space, originally envisioned as an open art loft, offers flexible potential as a landing for any purpose.

Walkout Lower Level (Finished): Designed for connection and recreation, the lower level offers a spacious family room, wet bar, media zone, fitness area, guest bedroom, and 3/4 bath—all with walkout access to the patio and wooded yard.

Design Intent & Finish Direction: Every sightline is intentional—floating staircase, seamless indoor–outdoor transitions, and curated materiality: warm woods, matte black fixtures, and soft stone tones. The result is a home that feels effortless—because it was designed to be.

Variance & ADU Approval: Comes with a recorded front yard setback variance and a Conditional Use Permit for a 610 sq ft accessory dwelling unit—approved by the City of Minnetonka and ready to build. The variance allows a site plan that fits the lot’s wooded setting, pond views, and walkout-friendly topography; the ADU enables a self-contained guest house, in-law suite, or studio.

The Setting: Privacy and proximity, in rare balance. Minutes to Ridgedale Center, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and future Southwest LRT access—yet worlds away in feel. Downtown Minneapolis is just 10 minutes via I-394. Served by Hopkins Schools and within reach of top private campuses—Breck, Blake, Benilde-St. Margaret’s, Providence Academy, and more. At 1.33 acres, it’s unusually expansive for this close to downtown—offering rare elbow room without sacrificing convenience.

Lake Minnetonka Lifestyle: Just to the west, Minnesota’s most celebrated lake calls. Wayzata’s Panoway, dockside dining, the Dakota Rail Trail, and year-round events are within easy reach—while your wooded haven remains a private retreat.

Permit-ready, fully customizable, and crafted by one of Minnesota’s most respected architect–builder teams—this is where legacy begins.

Interior photos are of a similar Swanson Homes build and are shown for inspiration; final design, features, and finishes may vary.

Modern masterpiece with fabulous lake and Minneapolis skyline views. Spectacular mid-century residence, completely remodeled and reimagined by renowned modern architect Jim Jennings. This home’s design mastered proportion, symmetry, serenity of light and space, and material. Exceptional house for entertaining, yet very comfortable scale for everyday living. Great condo alternative. Expansive Duratherm windows throughout the home perfectly frame the stunning, understated interior and showcases the extraordinary lake views and landscaping. Custom transom windows in the living and dining space emphasize the home’s symmetry and modernist proportions. Contemporary, minimalist kitchen has Italian Valcucine cabinets, Dornbracht fixtures, commercial-grade 48 inch gas range. Lower level continues the home’s minimalist, understated design narrative with Italian tile flooring, open living area and office space with breathtaking views of reflective pool, birch trees and Bde Maka Ska. There is plenty of private spaces for guests with both a separate bedroom, full bathroom and a thoughtfully designed Murphy bed transforms the office into an exceptional guest suite. The landscape, designed by Coen Partners, is nothing short of world-class. At its heart lies a dramatic 40-by-20-foot reflecting pool, setting the tone for a property defined by tranquility and precision. A birch grove ensures privacy while preserving sweeping water views from the southernmost point of Lake Bde Maka Ska, with sightlines extending toward downtown Minneapolis. Practical luxury is evident throughout, extending to the heated motor court accommodating up to seven vehicles and the oversized, fully finished garage, complete with custom cabinetry and a snowmelt system. Perfectly positioned, the home is walkable to Linden Hills, the Lake Harriet Bandshell, shopping, coffee shops and more—yet feels worlds away, offering a rare sense of calm, cohesion, and connection to nature. It truly needs to be seen to be appreciated.

Step into a home where effortless luxury meets elevated living. Sun-drenched interiors capture tranquil water views, while refined finishes, warm textures, and nearly $700K in thoughtful upgrades create a timeless sense of calm from the moment you arrive.

An expansive open living space flows into the chef-inspired kitchen—perfect for everyday living and unforgettable entertaining. The elegant primary suite and well-designed guest spaces offer comfort and privacy for all.

A resort-style indoor pool and spa elevate year-round enjoyment, while the flat lakeside lawn and 110 feet of shoreline set the tone for sunset evenings, lakeside gatherings, and peaceful mornings with a view.

More than a home—this is your private retreat, crafted for those who appreciate beauty, comfort, and elevated living.

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One of the Lakes’ most stunning landmark homes, 2308 West Lake of the Isles Parkway, stands as an epitome of purposeful and thoughtful design. This extraordinary 5-bedroom, 3 ½ bath home, available for only the fourth time in a century, is uniquely situated on the lake with a commanding presence.
With its southern exposure, every room is bathed in natural light year-round, with breathtaking views of one of the lake’s namesake islands—a feature unique to this property.
Designed by Lang & Raugland, and built in 1928, the home strikes a perfect balance: sophistication yet invitingly comfortable. Many original historical architectural details remain intact, with thoughtful updates including a gourmet kitchen and spacious, beautiful primary suite with huge custom closets and bathroom. The elevated stone terrace is perfect for morning coffee or evening entertaining.
A rare sense of privacy is created by being one of only a few homes without street parking in front. The home is nestled next to charming parkland with perennial gardens, offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city. A private driveway off the Parkway accesses the 2-car attached garage.
The combination of its prime location, inspired design, and craftsmanship makes this not just a home, but a masterpiece—a timeless sanctuary that beckons to be cherished by its next fortunate steward.