66638 180th Street , Darwin, MN 55324

Property Description

Timeless charm of yesteryear abounds in this 1922 Mission Style Arts & Crafts period home. The stately pillars welcome you as you walk towards the Douglas fir wood entry door with Prairie-style glass. Built by craftsmen of Dassel, MN, where their craftsmanship is evident throughout this unique home. Nestled on nearly 3 acres of rolling hills and majestic oak trees surrounds this home, providing a serene setting along with deeded access to Lake Erie just behind the property. Stroll down the lake access trail which you can put in your own dock for a boat or canoe. Enjoy morning breakfasts or coffee on your front porch. Or in the afternoon, relax on the south-facing deck, enjoying the warm afternoon sunshine. Fall and Winter is where this home really shines. The hearty, warm tones of brown & olive brick of the wood-burning fireplace provide a focal point as well as cozy warmth for the living and dining rooms. Flanked by a mission-style bookcase and seating in an inglenook. The installed stainless steel fireplace insert with built-in fans provides plenty of warm enjoyment through the winter months. Home boasts beautiful quarter-sawn white oak hardwood floors in the main living & dining rooms, as well as built-ins and boxed-beamed ceilings, which adorn this 5 BR, 3 bath home. The large walkout basement with 9 ft ceilings and in-floor heat provides a great mother-in-law suite with a full kitchen with solid surface countertops, a full bathroom, Bedroom with natural light from the two large windows. A bonus 12 x 12 Room with a bank of interior French doors to make into your own office or workout room.Additional Features Include: High-performance Trane® Furnace with dual fuel off-peak electric backup plenum heater, Silestone® countertops, Jenn-Air stainless steel appliances, Malarkey® 50-year Impact-resistant architectural shingles, A 24 x 26 2-car insulated garage with a gas heater and an efficient insulated 16 ft premium wood-grained garage door, plus a 16x20 storage shed, are some of the latest upgrades. This home harmonizes beautifully in this country setting with the warmth of this family home, with modern conveniences and comforts.