This unique Move-in ready home is set on a serene, 0.5-acre wooded lot in the top-rated Minnetonka School District. Inside, you will be welcomed with vaulted ceilings, an open-concept layout showcasing refinished hardwood floors, a cozy gas fireplace, and striking architecture illuminated by skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows. The home is enhanced by an architecturally unique addition that includes skylights and floor to ceiling windows that yield an abundance of light. The gourmet kitchen flows into a private three-season porch wrapped in sliding glass and screens, offering direct deck access. The main level hosts two guest bedrooms, & a full guest bath with whirlpool tub. The private primary suite boasts a walk-in closet with modular built-ins, an ensuite bath, and direct access to the breath-taking backyard. Enjoy all the sights and sounds of nature. The finished lower level is accessible via a striking spiral staircase or traditional front stairs, offering brand-new carpeting, custom lighting, built-ins, a wood-burning fireplace, and abundant natural light. When location matters, you will appreciate being perfectly positioned within walking distance to Purgatory Park, Boulder Creek Park, and local schools, this property offers an ideal blend of natural tranquility and suburban convenience. Enjoy seamless access to walking and biking trails, coffee shops, and restaurants, with downtown Excelsior and downtown Hopkins just minutes away. The exterior is designed for year-round enjoyment, featuring a wrap-around boardwalk, a sprawling back deck with privacy features, a dedicated winter sledding hill, storage shed, and an 11-zone irrigation system feeding the lawn and raised garden boxes. Be sure to take a look at the extensive Property Improvement List in supplements. Set up a showing today!