14508 St. Croix Trail North

Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota

Offered at $3,950,000

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The availability of this exceptional estate represents an opportunity to acquire one of the most beautiful properties in the scenic St. Croix River valley. Comprised of 38 acres, the site is framed and surrounded by a heavily wooded forest with a charming creek flowing through the property as it meanders its way to the St. Croix River.

Entering the property is accomplished by electronically opening the wrought iron gates and passing over a stone bridge with the creek beneath. Before you is a Currier and Ives presentation of a picturesque estate dominated by a handsome three level home, classic white barn and quaint guest or caretaker cottage. The setting for the compound is breathtaking.

The newly constructed home of stone, timber and clear cedar siding is located on the site of the historic Willowbrook farm. Completed in 2007 the home has never been occupied, awaiting a new owner to fulfill its promise. The house has been conceived and executed intending to convey comfort with prestige and exclusivity ... no expense has been spared.

The home is entered by a natural stone stair introducing the visitor to the spacious foyer. Upon entering the foyer the full impact of the home is not immediately made known. What is readily viewed is the formal dining room located to the right detailed in custom millwork and beams and excellent placement of windows for expanded views of the manicured lawns. The dining room features a crystal chandelier and built-in china storage placed on either side of the arched doorway. Access to a stone veranda that has been placed along the entire east side of the house is also available from the dining room.

Further along the foyer to the left is the richly detailed den emphasizing cherry cabinetry and Bolivian rosewood flooring.  At this point the visual focal point of the home is clearly evident. A beautiful custom designed cherry curvilinear stair system appears to float as it connects the three levels.  The stair is not only a stunning work of art but also defines the separation of entry into the main living spaces.

Foyer

Den

Custom Designed Stair

Custom Designed Stair

Moving from the foyer past the elegant and graceful stair the space opens into a broad living area that includes a dream kitchen to the right, open to an informal dining bay and a large gathering area dominated by a fireplace and flat screened television.  The kitchen has been designed to be both functional and beautiful incorporating cherry cabinetry, highest quality appliances, and granite surfaces.  Built-in glass front storage cabinetry offers additional display space.

Formal Dining	Formal Dining
Living Room with Fireplace	Informal Dining
Kitchen	Kitchen

The flooring throughout the kitchen, dining, informal dining and lounging area is hand scrapped 8” random length walnut introducing continuity and warmth for this area.  The selection of walnut is an ideal choice for enhancing the richness of the cherry millwork and walnut doors.  This area is dominated by the extensive placement of windows thru which to view this magnificent estate’s landscape and pastures.  A second access to the veranda is adjacent to the informal dining bay.

Completing the tour of the main level is a four season porch off the living area.  This room, although designed for summer use as you would a screened porch, has been constructed with insulation and additional details enabling an easy conversion to a main level bedroom if required.  Adjacent to a beautifully finished ¾ bath it could easily become a bedroom suite.

Screened Porch

Veranda

One of the two laundry locations within the home is located near the rear entry for convenient use after tending the gardens or horseback riding. The rear entry is fitted out with extensive cherry cabinetry for storage with the 3/4 bath referenced above also accessible.

The second level has been dedicated to bedrooms and baths. The spacious owner's suite includes a double sink vanity, whirlpool and dramatic step down shower with curved rimless shower door. The adjacent closet with dressing room includes extensive custom designed cabinetry for storage. There is also additional cabinetry placed within the bedroom suite for expanded storage.

The spacious owner's suite features a dramatic windowed bay enhanced by a vaulted ceiling detailed in wood with chandelier positioned over the location of the intended bed. A cozy fireplace is located at the opposite end of the room for intended seating ... this adult retreat is the perfect getaway for privacy and seclusion complete with adjacent room suggested for use as a fitness center.

Owner's Suite	Fireplace in Owner's Suite
Bath	Bath
Owner's Suite Fitness Center

A beautifully paneled room has been placed between the two additional bedrooms intended as a common sitting area or second level study. Each of the two bedrooms are supported by private bathes with a laundry area conveniently placed for second level use.

Upper Den
Bedroom #2	Bedroom #3

The lower level offers additional space for gathering and relaxation. Exquisitely finished to the same superb quality and craftsmanship as the upper levels, warm paneling and flooring convey the feel of a private gentleman's club. One can almost whiff the cigar smoke!

Seating has been arranged around a fireplace with built-in television to one side.  A fully detailed bar completes this space that also offers access to a second patio area for entertaining and enjoying bucolic views of the perfectly maintained north pasture and the meandering creek.

To complete the lower level a theatre with leather seating, richly paneled, carpeted and softly lit is available for Oscar night and Oscar winners.  Everything is here for enjoying Super Bowl parties, concerts from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. to Lincoln Center in New York.

Lower Level Bar Area

Lower Level Fireplace