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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.

The tour runs the last three weekends in June providing 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.

2009 Luxury Home Tour (9th Annual)

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( Design concept by Nelson Residential Design Inc. [NRDI] )

2009 - Home Profile #2

Estimated Home Value: $1,585,240
North Oaks, MN
Rated "Gold Standard" for the National Association of Home Builders National Green Program, this home features a wealth of exceptional "green" features - making green living, luxurious living. The state-of-the-art theater room features a unique curved screen. A gorgeous sauna and three-and-a-half season porch welcomes guests to relax in style. Wine aficionados can showcase their collection in the home's beautiful wine cellar. Adjacent to the music room over the garage, a "secret" room offers a perfect hideaway for kids.
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Rendering by Landmark Photography
( Design concept by Nelson Residential Design Inc. [NRDI] )

2009 - Home Profile #13

Estimated Home Value: $1,075,000
154 Babcock Lane West, Wayzata, MN
This 5,950-square-foot, four-bedroom home offers a soft-contemporary open floor plan that naturally flows out to the stunning backyard pool and beautiful deck. Teeming with entertainment options, the main level complements the welcoming outdoor pool area. A wet bar gathering area is centrally located in the middle of the home, adding to the home's entertaining appeal. The children's bedrooms each feature their own secret playrooms and there's a separate noise-proof bonus area above the three-car garage that offers an ideal space for work or play.
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Rendering by Vantage Point Imaging
( Design concept by Nelson Residential Design Inc. [NRDI] )

2009 - Home Profile #14

Estimated Home Value: $1,295,000
(includes landscaping and boat house renovation)
Tonka Bay, MN
Lakeside cottage living at its best! This five-bedroom, five-bath luxurious Lake Minnetonka home is ideal for entertaining both indoors and out. The wide lot and elevated decks allow for stunning lake views. The main floor master suite features a bistro-style deck, vaulted ceiling, and vaulted bath. A separate stairway entrance leads to a private home office/nanny space above the garage. The cottage kitchen offers a convenient butler pantry and a custom built-in dining buffet area.

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. 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

LeGran Homes
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

LeGran Homes
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

Anthony Thomas Homes
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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( 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.