Maple–Haus is an executive home built on a desirable 0.76-acre cul-de-sac lot in the Dunlavin Woods subdivision in Maple Grove. Built custom 2014 to 2015, the architecture is prairie inspired with pleasing horizontality, deep eaves, and natural light from many Pella windows. Live in a virtual work of art with Its many craftsman finishes and artisan details.
Inspired by Wright and Purcell & Elmslie the home is unique with its main floor custom art glass panels masterfully designed, built, and installed by artist Mac McMillan. In the kitchen two custom tile murals were designed and executed by Kirsten Walsted [SoMi Tileworks]. The field tile was custom designed and executed by North Prairie Tileworks Inc.
The open floor plan on each floor optimizes the living spaces and storage is abundant. Each of the generous bedrooms has walk-in closets with custom storage built-ins. The primary ensuite has a Kohler spa tub, walk-in shower, dual sinks, and private toilet. The chef’s kitchen is outfitted with a walk-in pantry and Thermador appliances; side by side 30” freezer and refrigerator towers, gas range with two ovens, and a Cove dishwasher. The home’s main floor living includes a kitchen desk and cookbook shelves, screen room, grill deck, mudroom off the garage entry, and laundry room. The epoxied garage floor includes floor drains, and an interior hot & cold water spigot.
All cabinetry is custom, designed, built and installed by Crown Cabinets in maple. Units are installed in the kitchen, wet bar, laundry, fireplace mantels and display shelving, mudroom, exercise room storage seat, storage/book shelves in bedroom #3. All door and drawer pulls are beautiful Schaub Empire solid brass. The hickory main floor is striking.
As an executive home, Maple–Haus has entertainment spaces on both floors, and a wet bar on the lower with its own refrigerator freezer that can double as a kitchenette for visitors in residence. Gas fireplaces on the main and walk-out floors, and the walk-out in-floor gas fired radiant heating system are appreciated throughout the winter. The loft bonus room has its own work sink, built-in cabinets and work desk, with inspiring front and back views. The storm room has thick concrete foundation walls and ceiling. From the private backyard enjoy the four seasons from the large Screen Room and paver block patio.
Dunlavin Woods is located near North Memorial Hospital. At the northwest corner of the twin cities, the home’s location is a convenient launch point for those driving to north MN cabins. The home occupies about half of the lot and the wooded remainder provides excellent privacy and is spectacular in the fall with active bird watching all year long.
Listing courtesy of Debbie McNally, Lakes Sotheby's International
