More like an office bldg/conference center than a home

3 years ago

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But I sure like the setting and the views and oh my, what a pristine garage! The home is beautiful if you like this style. Fortunately the listing has one of those 3D walk throughs because the house doesn't have a typical floorplan. For Sale

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3katz4me
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3 years ago

Yes, all of MN gets snow and there aren't very many flat roofs though there are a few. I imagine they engineered something to handle the snow as you would not clear the roof of snow in the winter.

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carolb_w_fl_coastal_9b
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
It's a bit stark, but I like it!
cleopatra66
3 years ago
Does the price include 10 years of upkeep on house and property and 10 years of weekly interior cleaning?
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bpath
3 years ago
So many public spaces.
Olychick
3 years ago
I love everything about it. It's very typical PNW style so would fit right in around here, too.

I do wonder about the flat roof areas and snow. Does all of MN receive snow? I would have guessed so, but can't imagine having to keep flat roofs clear in the winter.
sushipup1
3 years ago
Love it. Thanks for sharing.
Jilly
3 years ago
What a stunning setting! The views are incredible and I love all of the wood throughout.
Ded tired
3 years ago
Wow, I love everything about it. I wonder what it’s like in winter, or how buggy it is in summer. Beautiful home, though and the views are terrific
User
3 years ago
I think it's beautiful for the most part, but I've never been a fan of those slightly curved roofs. they look 90s to me. reminds me of our local library.
Bunny
3 years ago
I love the setting, the light, the wood. I'm not a fan of the style at any scale.
blfenton
3 years ago
Love it. We are building a new Westcoast post and beam house. I wonder if I can shrink that down to 3100 sq ft. The furniture keeps it from feeling cold.
daisychain Zn3b
3 years ago
I like lots about it, but the dark hat band (I'm sure there is a proper term) between interior walls and ceiling seems oppressive to me and I kept trying to picture it painted lighter.
OutsidePlaying
3 years ago
Love the setting and most of the house. The colors seem to keep it from feeling cold, but man they did de-personalize to a fault. The lack of art and other items make it seem spare, but I still like most of it.
Springroz
3 years ago
Gorgeous!! So many “conversation areas” that I would need a WiFi enabled tracker on my coffee cup!!
arcy_gw
3 years ago
Staged. Minimalist. No personalization. Seems like the perfect example of what a Realtor suggests for selling. Chances are fair at this price point that there is a heating system in the roof line to keep snow from building up on the flat surfaces.
gsciencechick
3 years ago
The location is amazing. Love it, but it looks like a corporate retreat. But a modern house in a wooded setting is one of my dream homes.
cawaps
3 years ago
I love the architecture. The overall effect is pretty sterile, but I think that thoughtful interior design could mitigate the conference center effect.
nutsaboutplants
3 years ago
Love everything about it! Absolutely and with no reservations.
aprilneverends
3 years ago
I think it's very well done for such a huge house

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