4 Remarkable Minnesota Estates Blending History, Elegance, and Modern Luxury

Perched above the city skyline, Maison Ardea blends timeless French country architecture with sophisticated gallery-style finishes. 

Listing details: Nearly every space has been reimagined to reflect the owner’s impeccable taste, creating a seamless fusion of timeless elegance and modern design.

Welcome home to contemporary living in this Charles Stinson designed, Streeter custom built home! This North Oaks dream home offers main floor living on a private lot with incredible scenic views out every window. In addition to vaulted ceilings, architect designed detailing, and an open floor plan, you’ll love the travertine flooring throughout the generous spaces of this one of a kind home.

Listing details: The gourmet kitchen features high-end appliances, large center island with prep sink, walk-in pantry and views of the private backyard. The family room off the kitchen shares a 2-sided fireplace with the sunroom, along with a vaulted ridge that runs the length of these two rooms. At the other end of this sprawling rambler is the primary suite that includes a spacious walk-in closet, extraordinary private bath, and custom built-in cabinetry. Head downstairs to the lower level walkout to find a family room with fireplace, wet bar, guest bedroom, exercise room and workshop space. There is also an additional safe room, storage space and children’s play area under the stairs. Home includes space and prep for a future elevator. The 4 car garage is finished and includes epoxy floors and drains. You’ll love the outdoor spaces where you’ll find a paver driveway, paver patio, water feature and year round accent lighting. This incredible home and property is ready to move in and enjoy!

This storied property was once part of the legendary grain magnate George VanDusen family estate. Cherished and meticulously renovated, what was a large carriage house has been transformed into a storybook home. One can imagine weddings, gatherings of friends and family and daily life surrounded by the architectural beauty of the past seamlessly joined with new fixtures and finishes of the highest quality and sophistication. A full renovation from 2022 to 2024 turned this home that was once beautiful into a masterpiece.

Listing details: Every inch of this 7,000+ stylish square footage has been touched with new Duchateau hardwood flooring, new carpet, new paint, new roof, new ventilation system, new insulation, new light fixtures and much, much more. The exquisite interiors are matched by the charming English garden and landscaping, all within the premier lakeshore community of Baycliffe. An impressive fountain stands at the center of the driveway turnaround, adding a striking feature. A fountain inspired by historical horse troughs brings a serene touch to the back garden, reflecting the property’s heritage. A subtle fountain at the driveway entrance greets visitors with a calming presence. The Baycliffe community offers the lakeshore lifestyle with docks at the end of an adjacent path, private maintained beach as well as private tennis and pickleball courts all within an intimate community of 17 neighbors. At its prime location, 4714’s dock has a 2023 installed, easy to use new boat lift system.

SOLD! This turnkey Queen Anne Victorian mansion in the coveted historic Saint Paul district of Cathedral Hill was extensively restored and updated from top to bottom by the Twin Cities’ best interior designers as part of the ASID Showcase in 2013.

Price: $2,300,000 (Sold)

Listing details: This unique multi-use property, which served as a high-end residence and a boutique Bed & Breakfast, sold in multiple offers over the listed price!