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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 10,832 sqft
Price per Sqft $198
Subdivision Merriam Park/Lexington-Hamline
MLS Listing ID 6670293
Style (SF) Single Family
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 3
Three Quarter Bath 3
Year Built 1933
Annual Tax Amount $28,780
Lot Size 0.520 Acres
Acres 0.52
Lot Dimensions 140x149x163x149
Property Description
Meticulously maintained, updated and enhanced by its current owners. Known as the Longfellow Manor, this home was built in 1933 by the granddaughter of the famous poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This Federal-Style classic is a perfect blend of vintage architecture blended with comprehensive updates, to provide an exceptional residence honoring its past while enjoying the modern comforts of today. See Supplement with many updates, most recent (2024) a new roof and former pool now a beautifully landscaped yard. This home is a product of a collaboration between John Kraemer and Sons, along with Design by Charlie and Co. This home has been celebrated and is the winner of the 2010 Twin Cities Parade of Homes Dream House of the Year!!
Features abound…both inside and outside. A truly grand entry with spectacular circular staircase welcomes you and sets the tone. A remarkable living room, spacious gourmet kitchen, fabulous formal dining room and a first-floor family room with hidden bar that will excite and delight! The many, updated Marvin windows provide sweeping views of the mighty Mississippi, while also inviting in the homes private, park like yard and artfully integrated patios.
The second floor is sensational. Accessible by two staircases. A primary suite with 2 fireplaces, two primary bathrooms, a spacious sitting or dressing room and Mississippi River views. 3 additional, spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. One ensuite and another services the additional 2 bedrooms. All rooms enjoy natural light and optimal views.
Additionally, a delightful 3rd floor complete with 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom, a billiard room, a cedar closet and a spacious (33 x 20) space that can be an ideal, upper level family room or spacious office.
The Basement provides storage galore while housing the updated mechanicals.
The setting and grounds are simply enchanting! Enjoy a park like, level side yard which is fully fenced and a pet paradise. A backyard, rear patio, also ideal for entertaining. The front yard is spacious and stately…boasting a fire pit, fountain, professional landscaping and more.
The final touches are a heated two car garage beneath a wonderful carriage house complete with full bath and kitchen. It will delight! Also, deeded off street parking spaces adjacent to the garage off the alley.
This home truly has it all!
Location
State MN
County Ramsey
Community Merriam Park/Lexington-Hamline
Direction From Marshall Avenue go north on Mississippi River blvd. Property is on the corner of Eustis and Mississippi (brick house).
Rooms
Basement Daylight/Lookout Windows, Drain Tiled, Full
Interior
Heating Boiler, Forced Air, Hot Water
Cooling Central
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Laundry Upper Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Guest House
Parking Features Detached Garage, Driveway - Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Roof Type Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt Shingles
Accessibility None
Porch Patio
Total Parking Spaces 2
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, Public Transit (w/in 6 blks), Tree Coverage - Light
Water City Water/Connected
Architectural Style (SF) Single Family
Structure Type Brick,Concrete,Stone
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 322923320044
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
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