Nestled along the shores of North Arm Bay on Lake Minnetonka in Orono, Minnesota, this exceptional cottage-style Craftsman home crafted by Alexander Design Group and building company Stonewood offers lakeside luxury at its finest. Built with integrity and full of craftsmanship, this house is one-of-a-kind. Classic, versatile, family-friendly, and full of great views – both inside and out! This home’s distinct qualities include a beautiful boathouse with a cantilevered deck overlooking paradise.

A cottage-style exterior with cedar shake siding, zinc roofing, and gutters, as well as a handmade, wire-brushed oak front door, compliments the natural surroundings of North Arm Bay. Continue below for the rest of this warm and inviting home tour…

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Alexander Design Group INTERIOR DESIGN Studio M Interiors  BUILDER Stonewood

Encompassing 6,600 square feet of living space, there are five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a 3-car garage. Lake living looks lavish, but it’s what’s behind the scenes that makes this home so spectacular, including a whole house backup generator, reverse osmosis water purification system and notable green features like geothermal heating and cooling.

Take control of your home with the touch of a button—full home automation allows homeowners to turn lights on and off, control heating and cooling, enjoy audio and video, plus have access to security, cameras, door locks, and even irrigation…all from your iPhone.

Unique architectural accents throughout the home won’t go unnoticed, from rustic reclaimed barn timbers to custom hand-made cement tiles and countertops.

What We Love: This cottage style craftsman home offers its inhabitants and warm and welcoming home to enjoy the luxury of lakeside living. Expansive windows help to capture the spectacular views, providing a tranquil setting to enjoy gathering with family and friends.

Tell Us: What do you think of the overall design of this home? Are there any details you would change in the design if this was your home? Please share your thoughts in the Comments below!

Note: Have a look at a couple of other inspiring home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign from the portfolio of the builders of this home, Stonewood: Nautical style cottage nestled on the shores of Lake Minnetonka and Lakeside home in Minnesota features a soothing living environment.

Behind gorgeously crafted warehouse-style doors you’ll enjoy a unique, climate-controlled wine room that looks as good as those wine selections taste.

An impressive Marvin bi-folding door and a gigantic phantom screen open the sunroom to the outdoors.

Lofted ladders in the children’s suite add a whimsical element that’s charming and sweet.

Above: This home features a gorgeous cottage-style Craftsman exterior with cedar-shake siding, limestone accents, zinc roofing, and zinc half-round gutters. 

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