Peaceful retreat on a quiet dead-end street overlooking serene neighboring acreage. Amazing location just ½ mile from charming Downtown Excelsior and 1 mile from Lake Minnetonka. Open main floor with engineered hardwood floors throughout. The spacious living room offers a large picture window and cozy gas fireplace with a stunning stone accent wall. The modern kitchen is sure to impress with granite counters, Wolf range, pantry, and an island with a breakfast bar. The centrally located informal dining room is ideal for hosting shared meals and gatherings. The vaulted sunroom is a showstopper with hardwood floors, skylights, and walls of windows that fill the space with natural light. French doors lead out to the rear deck, extending your living space outdoors. The main floor also includes a spacious first bedroom with a double closet and ceiling fan, plus a second bedroom with a convenient laundry closet. A stylish full bathroom completes this level, featuring a travertine tile tub surround, tile flooring, and a quartz vanity top. The fully finished walk-out lower level offers even more living space. The private lower-level primary bedroom includes a gas fireplace, walk-in closet, and walk-through access to the lower-level ¾ bathroom with quartz vanity top, travertine tile flooring, and shower surround. A finished studio space with a utility sink and look-out windows could easily be converted into a family room, office, or fourth bedroom. Step outside to enjoy a peaceful backyard oasis with a deck, stone patio, and views of the neighboring pond and mature trees. Lovely gardens and lush green space add to the tranquil setting. Whether you stay home, walk into town, or get out on the lake, you're sure to enjoy this wonderful home every single day! Plus, Excelsior residents qualify to rent a city boat slip on Excelsior Bay.