$3,895,000

One of Lake Harriet’s finest homes, set on an exceptional 0.7 acre site with commanding sunset views. Large level rear and side yard with extensive terracing, ideal for entertaining and quiet enjoyment. The grand reception hall features the handsome main staircase and opens both to the wainscoted library/study and the generous living room with hardwood floors, fireplace, plaster beamed ceilings, and wrought iron French windows. With French doors to the rear yard, the marble floored formal dining room includes display cabinetry and fine detailing. One of the special pleasures of this floor is the barrel vaulted garden room with original custom tile floors. It leads through the pantry, also featuring custom floor tiling and extensive storage, to the center island kitchen with stone floors, newer cabinets, and top-of-the-line appliances including separate Subzero frig & freezer, 6-burner gas range, double ovens, 2 dishwashers, grill, warming oven and microwave. Adjoining the kitchen are the barrel vaulted main level family room and breakfast area, also with stone floors, gas fireplace, new south window wall to the yard & ¾ bath. The rear mudroom with stone floors and 6 individual lockers adjoins the triple heated garage and provides access through a curved staircase to an upper level guest apartment with large bedroom/living room, full bath and separate stacked laundry. The 2nd floor includes separate office plus 4 bedrooms, each with private bath, including the generous primary suite with lake facing BR, separate sitting room, full bath and separate his & hers walk in closets. The finished lower level offers billiards room, 2nd family room with fireplace and dry bar, office, ½ bath, plus apartment with kitchenette, BR & bath. Additional amenities include walled rear yard, heated driveway with delivery entrance, main level side hall with additional ½ bath, riding elevators/chairs on rear stairs and stairs to 2nd floor guest apartment, dual staircases to 2nd floor and lower level in main home, 2nd floor staircase to roof.