So what are you waiting for? I know you hear is all the time, but this year REALLY is a great time to sell!
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For Sale
Thinking of selling your high end home? Want something different that sets your home apart from others on the market and really grabs a buyer’s attention?
Check out the new video released by Jennifer Kirby, Broker/Owner of Kirby Fine Homes, that features one of her luxury listings in Minneapolis. It not only blows the ho-hum virtual tours of still shots used by most agents out of the water, it tells a story about the home and creates an emotional reaction from buyers that could just make them say “This is the ONE!”.
Want your high-end luxury or historic home to be featured next? Give Jennifer a call for a professional marketing consultation and analysis.
Joining the ranks of Southways (the highest priced luxury home on Lake Minnetonka at $24 Million), the historic home owned by Irwin Jacobs hit the market for $22 Million last week.
The original home was built in 1939 for Charles Bell, son of the founder of General Mills. Named Tanager Hill, the home has been added on to over the years and sits on a hill overlooking Lake Minnetonka. It boasts 32 acres, almost 13,000-square-foot main house, a 3,500-square-foot guesthouse, a pool house, two caretaker houses, a barn and a guard house.
Sadly, there is talk in the media of this property being divided off into small home sites, and while some say there is no way the main house would be torn down, recent history on the shores of Lake Minnetonka prove otherwise. The historic Northrup House on Ferndale is slated for demolition, as is the Modernist Era home next door, two homes with such architectural significance that local residents never thought new owners would tear them down to build even bigger homes.
Will Tanager Hill sit on the market as long as Southways has? Possibly. Will anyone really spend that kind of money on a property in Minnesota, even if it can be split into smaller lots? Highly unlikely.
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Most Expensive Homes in the St. Paul Area
It’s always fun to see what the Most Expensive Homes For Sale look like, where they are located, and what price they are asking, so I thought I would update my readers and let them take a peak at these amazing homes, this time in St. Paul. Most are historic homes with some amazing architectural features that just can’t be replicated today.
View the rest of these luxury homes below:
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Built in 1906, this stunning home was designed for Lawrence Donaldson, who with his brother William, founded the Donaldson Department Store in Minneapolis. The architectural firm of Kees and Colburn was commissioned to design the family’s residence, known for a number of major works in Minneapolis including the Grain Exchange Building, Donaldson’s Office Building, and the Charles H. Harrington Mansion. They later designed the Loring Theater, the Ford Centre, and The Lowry, to name a few.
Constructed mainly of brick, the home is exquisitely detailed with a mixture of several design styles, the most prevalent being Arts & Crafts and Beaux Arts. Subtle design elements throughout the home, linked to Mr. Donaldson’s Scottish heritage, feature the thistle. Probably the most identifiable symbol of all things Scottish, the flower can be found on the facade of the house, the entry columns, above the entry door, on the chimneys, in the living room Tiffany window, and more!
Completed sometime in 1907, additional modifications to the home began in 1908 by expanding the north side – a dining room and a second floor bedroom were enlarged, a sleeping porch was added, and the screened-in porch became an enclosed sun room. The Donaldson’s also hired well known designer John Bradstreet to create a Japanese inspired Sun Parlor, as well as design the Reception Room/Study off the main foyer. In 1916, the carriage house was completed with four large carriage stalls, a second floor apartment, a number of work rooms, and a connecting tunnel.
As happened to many large properties in the Twin Cities as time moved on, the estate was subdivided into six separate lots in 1959 when it was sold by the Donaldson family. After the passing of many decades and multiple owners, the main house was bought by the current owners in 2000, who later that year acquired the original northwest hillside lot extending down to Kenwood Parkway, and in 2001 the carriage house. With three of the six lots reunited, the land totals just over an acre, or 44,792 square feet, representing one of the largest residential properties in Minneapolis.
Restoration of a Gem
Thankfully the new owners had a vision of restoring the home back to its former splendor. Over the last decade, with love and dedication, some of the highest quality craftsman and artisans were employed to bring the home back to life, while incorporating state of the art technology and modern conveniences for today’s busy lifestyle.
Carriage House
The 3 level carriage house includes a fully restored and renovated upper level 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath apartment with kitchen, living room, and dining room and just under 1500 finished square feet. If leased, one parking stall is included with the apartment, and is located on the main level in the property’s terrazzo floored 4 car garage. The space would also be perfect as a nanny or in-law suite. The garage main level also features a workshop and tool room. The lower level, which connects to the main residence via a tunnel includes an exercise room, work shop, half bath, and storage rooms.
Currently Listed For Sale at $5,495,000. More information available at property website www.1712MountCurveAvenue.com .
2719 Dean Parkway, Minneapolis
Located one block from Lake of the Isles and over looking Kenilworth Lagoon, 2719 Dean Parkway is unique among properties for sale around the Chain of Lakes. Constructed to ultra high-end specifications by Stonewood Builders in 2012, this home combines spacious open-plan living with stylish comfort and is magnificent for sophisticated entertaining. A huge, attached two-car garage with circle drive is a winter dream, while the front porch and rear deck provide special outdoor options in the warmer months. A heated and cooled workshop is perfect for projects, and the epoxy garage floors makes cleanup a breeze.
The charming breakfast-nook is wonderful for informal meals, while the formal dining area complements the large, efficient kitchen. An enormous center island offers extra seating and plenty of counter space for cooking up a feast for friends and family. Stainless steel appliances, pull-out pantry, cherry wood cabinets, and coffee station are additional kitchen highlights. And don’t miss the gorgeous American Cherry hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels! The living room features floor to ceiling french doors overlooking the lagoon that pour in the natural light, a top of the line gas fireplace, and behind the large wall mirror is a hidden nook for your large flat screen TV. Finishing out the main level is a formal office with coffered wood ceiling and separate kitchen desk.
With 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4299 square feet, this home is for sale at $1,315,000. You won’t find a new house with a better location for this price around Lake of the Isles!
For additional information, photos, and floorplans, please visit www.2719DeanParkway.com .
It’s always fun to see what the Most Expensive Homes for sale in Minnesota look like, where they are located, and what price they are asking, so I thought I would update my readers and let them take a peak at these amazing homes.
- Everyone knows the Pillsbury Mansion on Lake Minnetonka is for sale and has been on the market for some time. Originally priced at $53.5 Million, and now at $24 Million, it is to be expected that it might take awhile to find that perfect buyer. It is owned by Former Minnesota Vikings co-owner James Jundt who bought the property in 1992.
- If you are looking for a great buy, the mansion in Dellwood, owned by Dwight Opperman (listed by Forbes as one of the 400 richest Americans), has recently had its asking price cut in half, from $12 Million to $6 Million.
- Another home that has been recently reduced in price is the 78 acre estate of former strip club owner Larry Kladek in Inver Grove Heights.
- My favorite is of course my listing in Minneapolis, The Donaldson Mansion on Mount Curve Avenue. One of the most beautifully restored historic homes I have ever seen!
View the rest of these luxury homes below:
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614 Hidden Creek Trail, Mendota Heights, MN
It is hard to believe a home of this stature can be so close to Minneapolis and St. Paul, major Interstates, and the MSP International Airport, but feel like it resides outside the Metro area. The home owners combined two lots into one to create a 5+ acre nature retreat that is amazingly quiet, secluded, and pristine…not to mention frequented by deer, ducks, turkeys, many varieties of birds, and more! Christened as “Three Meadows” for the meadows stretching on and behind the property, a favorite part of the owner’s day is walking along a nature trail that winds through the trees and land for a “good mile”.
As soon as you step into this one of a kind home, you will instantly see the quality in craftsmanship. With over 13,000 heated square feet, no detail was overlooked in its design. Built over a period of 18 months, the home was crafted by Mihm Custom Homes and finished in 2005. The three level layout has 6 bedrooms, 7 baths, 2 half baths, a main floor laundry, and another small laundry in the lower level.
To view additional photos, documents, floorplans, please visit the property website at www.614HiddenCreekTrail.com
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If you are searching for a lovely home in Minneapolis to purchase in 2013, I am pretty sure you will be able to find something that fits your budget. Prices of high end homes range greatly depending on location and style. Homes on Lowry Hill fetch more than those along Lake Harriet, and sometimes the style of a home is just as much a factor.
Take a look at the newest homes to hit the market in Minneapolis.
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Remodeled Luxury Master Bath
If you have been waiting and hoping for just the right home to come on the market but have yet to find “the one”, then look no further than 2700 Countryside Drive W in Orono, Minnesota.
With approximately 5700 finished square feet, the home is located in an upscale neighborhood in Orono about 1.5 miles north of Lake Minnetonka. The three level layout has five bedrooms, four full baths and one half bath, multiple living rooms, a beautifully renovated kitchen, and gorgeous master bedroom suite.
Do you like to entertain? The formal dining room and adjacent living area can easily accommodate large dinner parties, and the long tables needed for events. The home owners have had 30+ guests sitting in their dining room for holiday celebrations, but if you need even more space, it is here for your disposal. As for the beautifully renovated kitchen, it could easily fit a cooking class. Cabinet and counter space abound, and the built-in Sub-Zero and double oven is sure to please. The center island is so large, the chef of the home could have multiple baking stations all at one time. Perfectly hidden below is a second refrigerator as two pull out drawers, additional storage space, a pullout microwave, trash bin, and shelving.
To read more about this home, view additional photos, floorplans, etc please visit www.2700Countryside.com.
