Property Description

Get away from it all right at home. Gorgeous 5 br, 4 bath craftsman home overlooking Lotus Lake! Spectacular views out every window! Exclusive dock rights & boat lift included! Built in 1980 w/new 2nd floor addition added in 1998! Remodeled gourmet kitchen w/new stainless steel appliances, new maple cabinets & granite tops! Awesome Owners' suite w/luxury bath and private screened-in Porch!
SETTING:
This exceptional property is nestled amongst the treetops allowing you to enjoy the serenity of Lotus Lake. This gem is great for all seasons with the shimmering waters of Spring and Summer, the amazing array of Fall colors and the Winter offering expansive views of the lake with residents enjoying cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
Lotus Lake is a fully recreational lake and access is granted with a 600? lakeshore parcel right across the street! This property includes exclusive dock rights with no rotation or lottery, unlike many other lakeshore areas. The dock is shared by just 3 homes and a private 4000 pound lift is included. Only eight homes share the private lakeshore, where there is plenty of area to entertain with a firepit and lots of green space.
MAIN FLOOR:
FOYER is very inviting with a 2-Story ceiling, wood floors, elegant light fixture, opening up to the great room and a wonderful angled staircase with wood treads to the second floor.
EXPANSIVE GREAT ROOM has plenty of windows for wonderful natural light and great views, a wood burning fireplace with stone face and raised hearth and very tasteful d?cor.
FORMAL DINING ROOM expands out to a patio for entertaining, has a recessed ceiling, wood floors and elegant light fixture.
GOURMET KITCHEN has just been remodeled with new maple cabinets, granite countertops, ceramic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting and large windows designed to enjoy the view. This exceptional kitchen also features an informal dining area.
TWO MAIN FLOOR BEDROOMS are very spacious and provide ample closet space.
FULL BATH, 1/2 BATH AND LAUNDRY ROOM round out this amazing floor.
UPPER LEVEL:
LARGE OWNERS SUITE provides a spacious getaway with a luxury bath, elegant d?cor, 2 closets including a large walk-in with organizers and a private screened-in porch with incredible views of the lake.
LUXURY MASTER BATH is very roomy, has large double sink vanity, ceramic tile floors, full width and height mirrors, step-up whirlpool tub, separate shower with ceramic tile surround and large windows looking out to the lake.
AWESOME FAMILY ROOM includes a ceiling projector and 10? motorized screen providing a wonderful home theater. Room is wire for surround sound.
2 MORE SPACIOUS BEDROOMS and another screened-in porch complete this level. The porch is an awesome summer bedroom for guests if they want to enjoy the fresh breezes and sounds of the lake.
AREA:
This home is a rare find providing a private retreat complete with exclusive dock rights and lakeshore access yet conveniently located 5 minutes to Chanhassen shopping area with Byerly?s and Target. Neighboring Excelsior offers fine dining, shopping and Lake Minnetonka access. There is a running/walking route around Christmas lake just minutes from the property. Christmas Lake and Silver Lake are nearby. Although this home is situated in Chanhassen, it also lies in the award winning Minnetonka School District.
FEATURES:
?Exclusive dock rights year after year (no rotation or lottery). Your slip is
guaranteed.
?Dock and lift are right across the street.
?All the benefits of your own lake shore without the lake shore taxes.
?Included is a 4000 lb boat lift and canopy (ski boat size).
?Association outlet across the street with firepit, canoe rack, picnic area (shared by 8 homes, but dock is only shared by 3 homes, each of these 3 has an exclusive space on the dock).
?Panoramic lake views in the fall, winter and spring.
?Incredible heated driveway making winter a friend, not a foe.
?Complete kitchen remodel in 2008.
?Large home theater room with ceiling projector and 10 foot motorized screen (and wired for surround sound).
?Two large screened in porches (one off of large master suite).
?Extensive boulder work and landscaping in 2007.
?New paint inside and out in 2008.
?Two new furnaces in 2008.
?2 A/C units for optimum efficiency.
?Two new water heaters in 2007.
?New water softener in 2008.
?New roof in 2002.
?10 x 12 shed.
?2 and half car garage (one side extended ? 30 ft).
?VanEE whole house ventilation system.
?Whole house security system with motion, door and window sensors.
?Jacuzzi tub in master bath.
?Built in 1980 with entire 2nd floors addition in 1998.
?Andersen casement windows.
?Views of lake from every room.
?Just minutes from downtown Excelsior and downtown Chanhassen.
?Beautiful north woods feeling and you?re less than 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis.
?Award winning Minnetonka school district.
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