Whether you’re looking for a home close to the city or a vacation home get-away, this spacious property in beautiful Minnetrista actually feels like both! The location is a dream come true. Just minutes from Lake Minnetonka, 8 miles to Lake Waconia, access to abundant parks and trails and close to so many friendly small towns with locally grown goods, shops and diners. But it’s the best of both worlds! Only 15 minutes from unlimited metro shopping and dining, 25 minutes to downtown Minneapolis, museums, stadiums and theaters and only 30 miles to the airport and Mall of America. This unique homestead has been completely remodeled and sits on just under one lush acre. The main house is a 4 bed/2 bath and features a new modern kitchen with smart appliances, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops and 2 beautifully remodeled bathrooms with quality tiled showers and high-end fixtures. Other updates include new windows and egress on lower level, new furnace, matching waterproof luxury plank flooring throughout, all new plumbing, water softener, smart washer and dryer and new septic tank w/mound system. Also, all new electrical throughout including a 200 AMP panel and all wiring, outlets, switches, light fixtures have been updated with special modern features. The additional 1 bed/1bath dwelling unit attached to the garage has been beautifully remodeled to match and extend the living space of the main house. The kitchenette with dining area and bathroom are on the main level with a cheery family room with skylights and bedroom with huge walk-in closet on the upper level. This luxury 2-level “family room” is a perfect entertaining space with its dedicated outdoor cooking and sitting area off the kitchenette. This bonus space would also be perfect for a guest house, mother-in-law suite, home office, student study, business workspace, music studio, art studio, club meetings and so much more! The unit has its own furnace, matching waterproof luxury plank flooring throughout, 3 ceiling fans and has been newly wired for A/C hook up. It also has new modern lighting, electrical outlets and switches, new water heater, all new windows and doors throughout the building. The 2-car garage stall with new garage door and opener, is also finished, insulated and separately heated for year-round use. The many custom wood features throughout both buildings including 2 cedar closets, shelving, valances, built in bench seats, custom stair rail and several wood accent walls add coziness and charm everywhere. There are numerous outside areas to enjoy like the large deck w/gas grill off the kitchen, a front porch with cedar swing, a back deck off the house and a second bonfire pit in the back yard provide ample space for relaxation and entertaining. Plus, plenty of room for your RV, boats and toys! The garage unit finished living space square footage is now included in the total square footage of the property. (814 total sq ft of living space)