House in Minnetonka, MN
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Gardens and patio: Outside there is a large brick patio with three tables, gas grill, wood burning stove, etc. all surrounded by gardens and paths to the large, private rolling yard with its pond, waterfalls, professional landscaping and gardens.
Gorgeous acre of gardens and rolling landscaping with pond, waterfalls, birds, deer and wildlife. Pick your own flowers, apples, cherries and raspberries. Antiques, hardwood floors, brick patio and sidewalks, basketball hoop, regional bicycle trail 200' away with bikes included. Set on a secluded, safe cul-de-sac of 5 homes on acre lots seemingly away from it all but convenient to Interstates 494, 394, Lake Minnetonka with its 125 miles of shoreline, Shady oak Beach, Minneapolis and its Chain of Lakes, downtown Hopkins and its farmer's market, Excelsior and Wayzata with their boat cruises, upscale shopping and restaurants. Walk to Minnehaha Creek, 3 parks, tennis courts, Dunn Brothers coffee shop, churches, art and historic tours of Minnetonka Mills. Biking distance to Ridgedale Mall, Ridgehaven Mall, Target, Hennepin County Library, etc. Mall of America is nearby as are MN Twins, Vikings and U of MN stadiums.
Kid Friendly:: Minnetonka has about 50 parks including several within walking distance. Minnehaha Creek runs through Burwell park 3 blocks away which is a historic farmstead/flour mill with picnic grounds. Meadow park is a short walk or ride up bicycle trail and has tennis courts, play equipment, walking paths through huge nature preserve, ball field, picnic areas, hockey and ice rinks. Home comes with basketball hoop and ball, soccer ball, football and room to play. Baseball and tennis equipment upon request. Shady Oak Beach is a short drive and has lifeguards, swimming dock, diving boards, etc. Lake Minnetonka is about 4 miles away and has 125 miles of shoreline, numerous swimming areas including beautiful beaches at Excelsior Commons, Deephaven and Minnetonka Beach. Fishing opportunities exist at Minnehaha Creek about 3 blocks away, throughout Lake Minjnetonka and the City of Minneapolis Chain of Lakes. Sight seeing and Dinner boats are available at Excelsior City Docks, Wayzata. Al & Alma's, etc. while private boats can be rented at various points along Lake Minnetonka,'s shoreline. The nearby towns of Hopkins, Excelsior and most others in the area have farmer's markets.





