20025 Manor Road Shorewood, MN 55331

Perched on a private hilltop, in the forested hills east of Excelsior, 20025 Manor Road has been hiding away its stunning architecture since 1964. Designed around its breathtaking setting, the sprawling layout embraces the numerous nature views well beyond the two acre site. As you approach the home, the low-profile design slowly presents itself, and never truly hints at the volume of the interior spaces. Dominated by a long horizontal roof line with deep eaves, the home appears to simply be a mid-century rambler. However, the main structure obscures a two-level bedroom wing tucked away behind. The sculptural walkway to the front door meets up with the central brick wall, defining the entry while giving privacy to the large screen porch on the Southeast corner. The integrated screen porch highlights the designer's intention of indoor / outdoor living that carries throughout the property. A pool and pool cabana grace the west side of the property while brick patios, a deck and a lower fire pit area give direct access to the outdoors from the various living areas and primary suite.
In 2019, a designer driven renovation created a truly special experience. From the complete reimagining of the interiors to significant landscape improvements and a new pool, every decision stays true to the effortless simplicity of the original, while modernizing the floorplan for day-to-day life. Natural materials work alongside luminous tiles, sturdy granite and purposeful lighting bring focal points to each room without distracting from the setting framed by the huge windows. The spaces adapt to everything from day-to-day relaxation to smaller more personal occasions to large gatherings where memories are made.
The layout features a spacious and well-designed kitchen, open to the family room and out to the deck. Nearby, the large entertainment space of the living room is a distinct, space taking advantage of the East end of the home. Offering four beds and two baths up while the primary suite and lounge / office are separated from the secondary bedrooms. The lower level can remain as a speakeasy feeling bar or convert to a more traditional amusement room by simply changing the lighting and furnishings. A three-car heated garage enters to a spacious mud room with another bedroom, bathroom and large laundry / craft room at the west end of the home. Outside, the landscape lighting creates a warm, halo like glow. The large circle driveway offers plenty of parking, creating a wonderful entertainment environment.