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Luxury Home Tour ~ Our Designs
Our firm has been actively involved with designing several homes featured in the annual Twin
Cities Luxury Home Tour since it first began in 2000.
Luxury Home Tour
The Twin Cities Luxury Home Tour first began in 2000 and traditionally runs the last three
weekends in June.
It provides a unique opportunity for the public to personally tour select newly built luxury
homes in the greater Twin Cities area. It's also an excellent opportunity to view our designs
close up - inside and out - as well as meet several of our distinguished builder clients.
We've provided detailed summaries below of the fabulous homes we designed in recent years for
the Twin Cities Luxury Home Tour.
Click an image thumbnail to jump to a specific home or simply scroll down the page to browse the full listing.
2008 Luxury Home Tour (8th Annual)
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Rendering by Vantage Point Imaging
( Design concept by Nelson Residential Design Inc. [NRDI] )
2008 - Home Profile #4
Estimated Home Value: $1,795,000
575 Far Hill Road, Wayzata, MN
This five-bathroom Dutch colonial home graces 1.65 acres and is reminiscent of an ocean-side
estate - complete with a bell tower turret, reclaimed wood, and an expansive front porch.
The lower "beach side" family retreat features a poolside room with full cabana bar area, spa shower, music recording room, and gym for basketball, hockey and more.
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( Design concept by Nelson Residential Design Inc. [NRDI] )
2008 - Home Profile #8
Estimated Home Value: $1,050,000
16912 Cottage Grove Avenue, Minnetonka, MN
Teeming with charm, this cottage-style luxury home features an open floor plan with a wealth of
exquisite features including beautiful enameled trim, American walnut flooring and raised panel
walnut doors.
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Wonderful wood beams accent the kitchen’s eating area and complement the adjacent great room’s expansive fireplace.
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2008 - Home Profile #14
Estimated Home Value: $1,125,000
5110 Terraceview Lane, Plymouth, MN
This masterfully designed four-bedroom residence offers a wonderful combination of fresh, new materials
and unpredictable architectural treatments that surprise and delight at every turn.
The kitchen’s beautiful finishes include a 10-foot stainless hood, curved glass countertop, and sliding granite slab spice wall.
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Rendering by Landmark Photography & Design
( Design concept by Nelson Residential Design Inc. [NRDI] )
2008 - Home Profile #15
Estimated Home Value: $1,250,000
10976 Mississippi Drive, Champlin, MN
Nestled along the "pool" area of the Mississippi River, this astounding French-influenced five-bedroom
home is filled with delightful elements including a heated driveway and elevator. The amazing master suite of rooms features a morning kitchen, steam shower, dual walk-in closets opening to the laundry room, an office, and a spiral staircase leading to an isolated loft. The two-sided fireplace boasts a decorative plaster tapered chase flanked with wood columns and arches.
2007 Luxury Home Tour (7th Annual)
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( Design concept by Nelson Residential Design Inc. [NRDI] )
2007 - Home Profile #2
Estimated Home Value: $3,995,000
280 Bergamot Drive, Medina, MN
Custom-carved front doors lend a look of distinction to this amazing five-bedroom, eight-bathroom home. Old World charm details, including custom beams, carved wood features, and wrought iron accents, are paired up with ingenious amenities, resulting in a home that is truly dazzling.
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2007 - Home Profile #11
Estimated Home Value: $1,750,000
9727 Sky Lane, Eden Prairie, MN
Lavish, yet understated, this innovative European/Art Deco home juxtaposes the old with the new. Timeless, elegant, and stylish, the unencumbered floor plan offers a series of activity zones-more defined by architectural detailing and furniture placement than by visible walls.
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( Rendering by Landmark Photography & Design )
2007 - Home Profile #17
Estimated Home Value: $1,780,000
10980 Mississippi Drive North, Champlin, MN
Located on the beautiful Mississippi River, this seven-bedroom, seven-bath home is where traditional meets contemporary. Distinctive, yet traditional architectural touches are masterfully enhanced by sleeker finishes, cleaner lines, and newer materials, resulting in a simple, yet sophisticated elegance.
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2007 - Home Profile #18
Estimated Home Value: $1,195,000
11645 St. Andrews Circle, Blaine, MN
Tucked in the wonderful gated community of St. Andrews Village, which features a large putting green and a community recreation area with a swimming pool, this European-styled estate home was built as a healthy, environmentally friendly haven for those looking to combine exquisite living amenities with state-of-the-art "green" building techniques.
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( Design concept by Nelson Residential Design Inc. [NRDI] )
2007 - Home Profile #22
Estimated Home Value: $1,749,000
5710 57th Street Cove North, Lake Elmo, MN
Situated amid picturesque woods in Lake Elmo, this beautiful five-bedroom, five-bathroom luxury home sits among towering pine trees. Delightful walking paths and a charming stone bridge add to the home's unique design and location.
2006 Luxury Home Tour (6th Annual)
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( Design concept by Nelson Residential Design Inc. [NRDI] )
2006 - Home Profile #3
Estimated Home Value: $1,700,000
3240 Watertown Road, Orono, MN
Reminiscent of an elegant estate cottage, this home was carefully designed on six acres that holds mature trees, a meandering brook, and an 800-foot long tree-lined private drive. The lower level boasts a gentlemen's pub. Deep, rich colors complement the bar and adjacent wine cellar, family room, game table, and bistro table. The home also features two separate interior stairwells, a beautiful music room directly off the foyer, and an exercise room adjacent to the master bathroom.
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( Design concept by Nelson Residential Design Inc. [NRDI] )
2006 - Home Profile #6
Estimated Home Value: $1,650,000
1904 Linner Road, Minnetonka, MN
There is nothing quite like dining in style! This luxury home features a dramatic circular formal dining room, with awe-inspiring pillars, arches, and a vaulted ceiling with extensive crown molding. The main floor great room features a vaulted beamed ceiling and a fireplace featuring floor-to-ceiling stone surround. The lower level boasts three bedrooms, an exercise room, a game room with a large wet bar and a circular theater room reflective of the beautiful circular dining room above.
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2006 - Home Profile #12
Estimated Home Value: $1,100,000
810 Westwood Drive, Golden Valley, MN
This four-bedroom luxury home features a charming bonus room every child dreams of. The room boasts a large stage for children to perform inspired theatrical productions. Beneath the stage are large drawers to hold costumes and props for their productions. On the opposite wall is a large window seat for lounging and sleepovers and the floor is created with rubber tiles in the design of a racetrack. For additional entertainment options, the lower level's enormous recreation room includes a wet bar, with maple cabinetry and a stainless steel countertop.
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( Design concept by Nelson Residential Design Inc. [NRDI] )
2006 - Home Profile #15
Estimated Home Value: $1,175,000
20655 Parkview Lane, Shorewood, MN
Located a mere block away from Lake Minnetonka near downtown Excelsior, this luxury home exudes a feeling of an old world whimsical lake home. For a private retreat, a unique study/lounge is located a few steps above the home's main floor and is a unique architectural addition often found in century-old homes. The breathtaking great room features a beam ceiling with beadboard inlay panels and a stunning fieldstone fireplace. On the exterior, an octagon-shaped screened porch and an expansive deck with a charming pergola provide the perfect sanctuary.
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2006 - Home Profile #26
Estimated Home Value: $1,998,900
11533 Dunkirk Court, Blaine, MN
Approaching this luxury home, visitors will be drawn to the front courtyard and stunning stone fountain. The front and interior mahogany doors are imported from Argentina. Directly off of the gourmet kitchen, a unique sunroom features full-surrounding doors that swing out to create an open-air room. Reminiscent of a Tuscan courtyard, the lower level features elaborate stone archways, a wine cellar with a bronze door from Mexico, and a beautiful bar room composed of alder wood. The theater room features a gilded gold ceiling. The exercise room and sauna are the perfect complement to the outdoor swimming pool. An outdoor hot tub, with built-in plasma television, is the ideal place to enjoy the beautiful views of Sunrise Lake.