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18 Doral, Dellwood

It took some time, just over two years, but the gorgeous luxury mansion in Dellwood at 18 Doral Road has final sold. Owned by Dwight Opperman (listed by Forbes as one of the 400 richest Americans),the home was first placed on the market in August 2011 for $12 Million. That price was halved in the Spring of 2013, and then dropped further to $3.5 Million six months later. It was finally sold for $3 Million in January 2014.

The new owner is CEO of Skyline Builders Inc, Roland Stinski.  The sale includes the main house, plus four additional lots in the neighborhood.

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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.

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1712 Mount Curve Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

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

1712 Mount Curve Avenue Minneapolis 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

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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!

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Mendota Heights Luxury Home for Sale

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.

Luxury Home Theater 614 Hidden Creek Trail Mendota Heights
To view additional photos, documents, floorplans, please visit the property website at www.614HiddenCreekTrail.com

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In case you missed it, the Pillsbury Mansion “Southways” was quietly put back on the market in October 2011 for $24 Million, a far cry from its previous listing price a few years back of $54 Million. Located at 1400 Bracketts Point Road in Orono the home sits on some of the best real estate on Lake Minnetonka.

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In Minneapolis, the most expensive single family homes are situated around the beautiful area known as the Chain of Lakes just southwest of downtown. Lake of the Isles and Lowry Hill, settled by some of the wealthiest in the city, are home to many of the grandest properties in all the Twin Cities. Currently the most expensive home comes in at $6.5 Million!

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It’s always fun to know what’s for sale, especially when we’re talking about multi-million dollar homes. In St. Paul, the most expensive homes sit on or around Summit Avenue, one of the most famous streets in the Nation for historic homes, so it should come as no surprise that the following home sits just a few blocks away.

Luxury Historc Mansion Frederick Weyerhauser

Known as the Frederick Weyerhaeuser Mansion, it is currently listed for sale at $2.75 Million. It sits on the bluff overlooking St. Paul and has quite a large yard at 1.3 acres.

Learn more about this historic home, please visit Historic Homes of Minnesota.

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Lake Minnetonka has its share of expensive luxury homes that are currently for sale, most of them being in the multi-million dollar range, and it always comes as no surprise that the most expensive home in the Twin Cities is located on the lake. Currently the top honor goes to a listing with Coldwell Banker Burnet in Orono that is priced at $11.5 Million. 

Most Expensive Lake Minnetonka Home for Sale

1655 Bohns Point Road, Orono

Located on the prestigious Bohns Point, the home features sweeping views of Lake Minnetonka on 3 acres of lakeshore. With over 9000 square feet, including a 1 bedroom/1 bath carriage house, the home has 7 total garage stalls. Make sure you can pay the taxes. They come in at a staggering $75,000 per year! 

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