1465 Island Drive , Golden Valley, MN 55422

Property Description

Golden Valley's premiere location, Island Drive! Rarely available, a handful of fine homes with acreage boasting frontage on two lakes. Full recreation Sweeney offers skiing, paddle boarding, spectacular sunsets and amazing wildlife viewing; slip your canoe into east facing Hidden Lake to enjoy sunrises and full moons over Wirth Park. This extraordinary, stone and timber Kyle Hunt masterpiece has a timeless design and provides total privacy and lake views throughout. The two-story foyer and great room are simply magnificent. Finishes include rich mahogany millwork and ceilings, floor to ceiling stone fireplaces, stunning wood floors, terrazzo and Italian tiles. The dream Wolf/Subzero kitchen designed by and for a chef opens to a relaxing hearth room and the enchanting lakeside screened porch, perfect for summer dining. Escape to your private, main level owners' quarters, beautifully appointed with cross timbers in the vaulted ceiling, luxurious spa-like bath, dressing room, and views of water and nature. A custom-designed laundry and expansive mud room open to the heated triple garage with 8' doors. Up the soaring staircase is an amazing, lofted library and lounge with billiards, gorgeous wet bar and home office area overlooking Sweeney. Double French doors open to a balcony with stunning views. A newly finished wing includes two secondary bedrooms and two baths. High ceilings and custom finishes on the lakeside walkout level welcome you to a second family room with fireplace, new 24x23 home theatre, wine cellar, 2nd bar, changing room/bath/sauna for coming in from the lake, 2nd laundry, and two spacious Jack and Jill bedrooms/bath. Mechanicals are superb, including new furnaces, AC's and boiler for heated tile floors. Brand new state-of-the-art roof. Walk or bike directly onto Wirth Park's trails; skate, snow ski and play on the lakes in winter. 5-7 minutes to Breck, downtown restaurants and sporting events. It doesn't get better than this!