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.

Set along 114 feet of flat shoreline on Prior Lake, this exceptional lakeside residence blends refined design, cutting-edge technology, and effortless indoor-outdoor living. Reimagined in 2012 with meticulous craftsmanship, the home welcomes you with rich walnut hardwood floors, expansive lakeside windows, and an open-concept layout designed to frame sweeping water views from nearly every main living space. At the heart of the home, the chef’s kitchen is both striking and functional—appointed with Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Viking appliances.
The lakeside primary suite offers direct deck access, a spa-inspired bath with low-iron glass shower, and a custom walk-in closet. Just off the dining area, a beautifully finished three-season porch creates a seamless transition to the outdoors, opening to the expansive ipe wood deck and a stone staircase down to the backyard. Throughout the home, integrated smart technology offers control of lighting, security, climate, and whole-home audio—delivered through a premium sound system with DALI, GoldenEar, and Niles speakers indoors and out.
The walkout lower level was designed for gathering and entertaining, featuring a custom bar, wine cellar, and built-in entertainment center, along with three additional bedrooms and a ¾ bath—providing generous space for family, guests, or a home office.
Outdoor living is equally impressive. The expansive lakeside deck steps down to a stunning lower patio anchored by a covered stone outdoor kitchen and bar, multiple lounge areas, and a hot tub—creating the perfect setting for evenings by the water. A tiered patio at the shoreline invites fireside gatherings, while the sandy beach and flat backyard provide easy access to the lake and endless opportunities to enjoy the waterfront lifestyle. A temperature controlled garage, professional landscaping with strategically placed canopy lighting, and a convenient storage shed complete the property. All just minutes from shopping, dining, both downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul, MSP International & Flying Cloud airports, Mystic Lake, Canterbury Park, and five world-class golf courses.

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 quests 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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Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac near scenic trails, Thorpe Park, and just a short walk to Deephaven Beach, this exceptional residence blends timeless architecture with modern comfort. Originally designed by Charles Stinson Architects and expertly crafted by John Kraemer & Sons, the home showcases remarkable attention to detail, from expansive Marvin windows that fill each space with natural light to beautifully integrated built-ins that enhance everyday living.
At the heart of the home, the chef’s kitchen features premium Wolf appliances, a Miele dishwasher, and inviting dining spaces with custom seating and an elegant buffet—perfect for both casual meals and memorable gatherings. Comfort is effortless with zoned high-efficiency furnaces, heated floors, and smart climate controls, while whole-home Sonos audio creates the ideal backdrop for any occasion.
The spacious primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a walk-in closet and refreshed bath, while the lower level provides flexible living with a welcoming fireplace, kids’ wing, creative flex spaces, and an entertainer’s wet bar. Outdoors, enjoy beautifully designed decks, an expansive backyard with volleyball court and firepit, and endless opportunities to relax, gather, and make lasting memories.

Luxuriate in this custom masterpiece presented by Gonyea Custom Homes in the charming village of Deephaven – steps to Thorpe Park and Lake Minnetonka.
Finished with the highest quality materials and fixtures befitting a custom home of this caliber. The welcoming foyer leads to an open floor plan with abundant natural light showcasing a center-island gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry and high-end appliances; a great room with fireplace and built ins; flex room; spacious breakfast and dining areas and more.
The upper level features a luxurious primary suite, a spa-like bath and expansive walk-in closet; three additional en-suite bedrooms; a loft and a laundry room. The lower level is perfect for entertainment, boasting a large family room, 9-foot ceilings, a game room, a walk-up bar, the 5th bedroom and ¾ bath.
This complete package includes a 3-car garage and beautifully landscaped lot. Hurry to include your personalized finish touches along with the high-end quality of fit and finishes you have come to expect with award-winning Gonyea Custom Homes!

Bayview, an exciting new, warm contemporary design that may be modified to meet buyers satisfaction.
The lot provides westerly views of Lake Minnetonka and northeasterly views of a wetland in the distance. Stunning, Architectural work provided by Alexander Design Group. All Main Level Living. Property is assigned to the award winning, Minnetonka School district. Outdoor Pool is optional. Contact Jyland Construction Management for detailed information and onsite meeting.