Tucked within the premier Sanctuary neighborhood, this exceptional home by Landmark Custom Homes blends timeless architecture with luxury finishes, thoughtful design, and effortless main-level living. From the moment you step inside, the quality and craftsmanship are unmistakable. The main level is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring soaring ceilings with rich wood beams, expansive gathering spaces, and a stunning two-sided stone fireplace that anchors the living and hearth rooms. The gourmet kitchen offers a large center island, custom cabinetry, and seamless flow into the adjoining family room and an incredible four-season porch, complete with a vaulted beamed ceiling, shiplap accents, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace.The home features three main-level bedrooms, including a beautifully updated Jack-and-Jill bath and a private owner's suite tucked into its own wing. The suite feels like a true retreat with spa-inspired finishes, a generous dressing room, and direct access to the laundry room for added convenience.The walkout lower level was built for entertaining, offering a spacious family and recreation room with a gas fireplace, an impressive walk-behind wet bar, theater room, exercise room with steam shower, two additional bedrooms, and an updated full bath.Step outside to your own private backyard oasis surrounded by mature landscaping, featuring an in-ground pool, hot tub, expansive patio, and fire pit area designed for relaxing summer evenings and hosting guests.Additional recent improvements include freshly painted exterior surfaces along with a newer pool liner and cover, a whole house water filtration system and RO system and brand new washer and dryer. All of this in an ideal location just minutes from downtown Stillwater, the scenic St. Croix River Valley, and convenient access to the Twin Cities.
11711 56th Street N | MLS# 7082793
This single family home located at 11711 56th Street N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $1,585,000. This property was built in 2008 and has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 partial baths with 5328 sq. ft. 56th Street N is located in the St Croixs Sanctuary subdivision within the Stillwater school district. Search St Croixs Sanctuary real estate on nanderson.counselorrealty.com today.
Bath: Two Basement Baths, 3/4 Basement, Double Sink, Full Primary, Full Basement, Full Jack & Jill, Private Primary, Main Floor Full Bath, Separate Tub & Shower, Steam Shower, Walk-In Shower Stall
Bathrooms 3/4: 1
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Days on Site: 3
Dining: Eat In Kitchen, Kitchen/Dining Room
Fencing: Full, Vinyl
Fireplace: Two Sided, Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Other, Wood Burning
Agency License Information: Counselor Realty, Inc. is licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin; Counselor Realty, Inc. of Alexandria is licensed in Minnesota; Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes, LLC is licensed in Minnesota; Counselor Realty of Rochester is licensed in Minnesota; Counselor Realty of Victoria, LLC is licensed in Minnesota; Counselor Realty of Brainerd is licensed in Minnesota.
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11711 56th Street N | MLS# 7082793
This single family home located at 11711 56th Street N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $1,585,000. This property was built in 2008 and has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 partial baths with 5328 sq. ft. 56th Street N is located in the St Croixs Sanctuary subdivision within the Stillwater school district. Search St Croixs Sanctuary real estate on nanderson.counselorrealty.com today.