Welcome to this exceptional red brick colonial estate tucked away on the premier lot in the highly sought-after Sweetwater neighborhood. Perfectly positioned at the end of a private cul-de-sac and overlooking the peaceful waters of Silver Lake, this timeless two-story home with five bedrooms and five bathrooms offers more than 5,500 finished square feet of elegant living space surrounded by extraordinary natural beauty and unmatched privacy. Located just minutes from downtown Excelsior and within the award-winning Minnetonka Public Schools district, this home combines a peaceful lakeside setting with exceptional convenience and access to shopping, dining, parks, and trails. Designed for both refined entertaining and comfortable everyday living, the heart of the home is a beautifully updated luxury kitchen featuring high-end finishes and thoughtful design. The main level also includes a spacious formal dining room, an expansive family room with a wood-burning fireplace, a formal living room, and a dedicated home office with fiber internet for maximum flexibility. A charming three-season porch captures stunning lake views, while the oversized mudroom with seven cubbies, walk-in pantry, and generous laundry room provide exceptional functionality for busy family life. A grand curved staircase leads to the upper level where the expansive primary suite offers tranquil lake views and a cozy gas fireplace. Three additional spacious bedrooms complete the upper level, including one with a private en-suite full bath, along with a large hallway full bathroom featuring double sinks. The well-appointed lower level is perfectly suited for entertaining, guests, or multigenerational living with two recreation rooms, one featuring a gas fireplace, a guest bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, and a versatile flex room ideal for a fitness studio, craft room, or play space. Outside, the setting becomes truly unforgettable. Nearly an acre of private waterfront property creates a rare opportunity in this coveted area. The expansive flat backyard leads to the shoreline where a Minnesota granite firepit and private dock invite peaceful evenings by the water. Additional outdoor highlights include a dedicated play area, a charming tree fort, and a spacious deck overlooking the lake, stream, and surrounding nature. Bald eagles, swans, loons, deer, owls, and countless other wildlife species can be enjoyed from this remarkable property year-round. Extensive renovations and updates throughout the home include a high-end kitchen remodel, fresh exterior paint, updated bathroom fixtures, renovated sunroom, garage doors, extensive landscaping and grading, roof, most windows, mudroom, pantry, laundry room, high-efficiency furnaces, water heaters, LED lighting, and fresh paint throughout. This is a rare opportunity to own one of Sweetwater’s most extraordinary lakefront properties combining timeless architecture, modern updates, and an unmatched natural setting.
Listing courtesy of Hans C Zinn, Coldwell Banker Realty
