$725,000

Refined Living. Rural Retreat. Minutes from Everything. Welcome to one of Lake Elmo's most popular areas. Nestled in the stunning Tamarack Farms neighborhood — where 40 Association acres include 20 permanently non-developable acres — this stunning 5-bedroom, 4-bath executive home offers the rare combination of peaceful, private living and unbeatable convenience. Set on a half-acre lot with beautiful curb appeal and landscaping, this move-in ready home is just minutes from the charming shops, restaurants, and riverfront of historic downtown Stillwater, while remaining close to everyday essentials including groceries, top-rated schools, and more. Step inside and you'll immediately feel the difference. The main level opens into an expansive, light-filled living, dining, and kitchen space designed for both relaxed everyday living and effortless entertaining. A separate formal dining room and private home office provide the flexibility today's lifestyle demands. Just off the kitchen, a large screened-in porch invites you to unwind while soaking in serene views of the 7-acre protected Minnesota Land Trust property that borders the backyard — your own personal nature preserve. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms, a full bath, convenient upper-level laundry, and a beautifully appointed primary ensuite offer comfort and privacy. The lower level is an entertainer's dream, featuring a sprawling family room, a fifth bedroom, a ¾ bath, ample storage, and a dedicated workshop space. Updates include kitchen cabinets updated and painted (2024), new air conditioning (2024), new water softener (2024), a newer roof (2017), a newer drawer microwave, finished basement (2015), and updated floors (2010). Highlights: quiet and friendly neighborhood, close to miles of walking trails just outside the door and a 1-acre private neighborhood park and open space across the street. Homes like this — in neighborhoods like this — don't come along often. Your private retreat awaits. Welcome home.