Dream Home Tour: A stunning modern sanctuary in Medina, Minnesota

Aerial view of modern gabled home with wood and stucco facade, concrete motor court, and landscaped lawn

Modern Oasis, in association with Charles R. Stinson, designed this absolutely stunning modern sanctuary together with Swanson Homes in the Deer Hill Preserve neighborhood of Medina, Minnesota. Known as the Modern Sanctuary, the home sits on nearly two acres overlooking Baker Park Reserve and was designed as a bold, avant-garde architectural retreat. Paved walking trails throughout the Deer Hill Preserve neighborhood connect directly to the park.

Inside, you will find 10,366 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and eight bathrooms spread across three levels. The interiors were designed by Lindsey Swanson of Carbon 6 Interiors, with wood ceilings, natural stone, and dark wood cabinetry throughout. Continue below to see the rest of this dream home tour, including a video tour at the end…

Interesting Fact: This home was featured on the 2024 Summer Artisan Home Tour in Minnesota.

Front Exterior and Entry

Front exterior of modern gabled home with wood panel accents, long concrete driveway, and young birch trees

Glass gable entry with black double doors, potted banana plants, and stone chimney

Entry with vaulted wood ceiling, glass gable, and dark wood console with white vases

Above: Step inside this modern sanctuary to an inviting entry with a vaulted wood-clad ceiling and walls of glass.

Vaulted Great Room with Stone Fireplace

Vaulted great room with wood ceiling, linear fireplace, and curved white sofas facing a glass gable wall

Above: The high-vaulted great room features a wood ceiling and a stone fireplace. Massive windows bring in an abundance of natural light, while large doors open to the outdoor dining area and pool.

View across dark wood console to great room fireplace, glass gable, and dining area

Great room with white boucle chairs and black-framed glass doors opening to the covered patio

Great room with linear fireplace in dark wood surround, white sofas, and boucle chairs

Angled view of great room with linear fireplace, curved white sofas, and glass gable wall

Linear gas fireplace in stone tile surround with dark wood frame between two white sofas

What We Love About This Home

This modern sanctuary in Minnesota is a dream home for family living and entertaining. We are just loving the vaulted great room with its wood ceiling and massive windows overlooking the backyard. The lower level is perfect for entertaining, with an athletic court, golf simulator, bar, and a spa with a salt room sauna and cold plunge. Upstairs, the kids’ bedrooms with a sleeping loft and a mini basketball hoop are so much fun! Overall, the project team did a fabulous job of creating a home that offers something for everyone.

Tell Us: Which space in this home would you spend the most time in: the athletic court, the golf simulator, or the spa? Let us know in the Comments below, we enjoy reading your feedback!

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Kitchen and Dining Room with Glass Wine Display

Dining area with black table, white boucle chairs, glass wine display, and fireplace beyond

Dining room with black table, sculptural pendant lights, and glass-front wine display in stone tile column

Above: The dining area features a glass wine display, perfect for showcasing a wine collection.

Glass-door wine display with black metal racks in a stone tile column

Dining table with white boucle chairs leading to kitchen island with cream barstools

Open kitchen and dining room with curved island, cream barstools, black dining table, and wine display

Angled view of kitchen with curved dark wood island, cream barstools, stainless hood, and paneled refrigerator

Kitchen with curved dark wood island, cream barstools, quartzite backsplash, stainless hood, and double wall ovens

Kitchen with dark wood cabinets, quartzite counters, range under stainless hood, and double wall ovens

Above: The gourmet kitchen features a spacious center island with a marble countertop, dark wood cabinetry, and a stone backsplash.

Kitchen with curved dark wood island, quartzite backsplash, and stainless hood beside breakfast nook

Walk-in prep kitchen with dark wood cabinets, black countertops, and fluted glass upper cabinets

Prep kitchen sink wall with dark wood cabinetry, black stone backsplash, and built-in coffee maker and oven

Just off the kitchen, the main level also offers a breakfast nook and a walk-in prep kitchen and pantry.

Powder Room

Powder room with marble block sink, floating dark wood counter, pebble-shaped mirror, and black pendant lights

Cozy Family Room with Leather Chairs

Family room with see-through linear fireplace, TV above, leather channel-tufted chairs, and dark ceiling

Above: This cozy family room features a dark ceiling, a stone fireplace, and leather chairs, the perfect spot to watch TV by the fire.

See-through linear fireplace in stone tile surround with TV above and leather chairs

Above: The see-through fireplace is shared with the great room on the other side.

Owner’s Bedroom with Walk-Out Terrace

Primary bedroom with dark wood headboard wall, clerestory windows, and two round upholstered stools

Primary bedroom with black-framed glass doors opening to a covered terrace, leather chair, and sculpted gray rug

Above: The private owner’s bedroom on the main level features a dark wood headboard wall, clerestory windows, and sliding doors that open to its own terrace.

Owner’s Bathroom and Walk-In Closet

Primary bathroom double vanity with floating wood drawers, integrated sinks, and pebble tile floor

Freestanding tub with brass floor-mounted filler beside glass shower and corner windows

Walk-in shower with marble-look walls, brass fixtures, frosted window, floating bench, and pebble floor

Above: This luxurious owner’s bathroom features a freestanding soaking tub, a marble walk-in shower with a bench, brass fixtures, and pebble tile flooring.

Walk-in closet with dark wood dressers, island, open shelving, and hanging rods

Mudroom and Laundry Room

Mudroom and laundry room with light wood cabinets, floating bench, black washer and dryer, and dark diamond-pattern tile

Laundry room with tall light wood lockers, black washer and dryer, and dark diamond-pattern tile floor

Above: This stylish yet functional laundry room features light wood cabinetry and dark diamond-pattern tile. The large four-stall garage offers storage, a workbench, and a wash tub for the family pet.

Floating Staircase, Golf Simulator, and Athletic Court

Floating oak staircase with black steel stringer and glass railing beside wood-paneled wall

Lower level with floating oak staircase, glass railing, and stone tile media wall

Floating oak staircase with black steel stringer and glass railing beside potted palm and fiddle leaf fig

Floating oak stair treads with black steel railing beside an indoor planter window

View beneath floating staircase with sculptural plant stands and potted plants

Lower-level lounge with golf simulator mat, stone tile media wall, bar-height table, and floating staircase

Golf simulator with projection screen and turf mat beside floating oak staircase with glass railing

Golf simulator with large projection screen, turf hitting mat, and bar-height table

Above: Golf lovers can play a few rounds in the golf simulator, even in the middle of a Minnesota winter!

Indoor athletic court with basketball hoop, glossy dark floor, and exercise area with mirrored wall

Above: This oversized indoor athletic court is located next to the exercise room, perfect for an active family! On the main level, the home office has its own terrace and an overlook to the court.

Home office with dark ceiling, curved fluted desk, and floating shelves in front of windows overlooking the athletic court

Lower-Level Lounge and Bar

Lower-level family room with corner fireplace, curved gray sofa, and floating media console

Floating oak shelves in stone tile niche beside built-in window bench

Lower-level bar with light oak cabinetry, fluted black glass cabinets, marble backsplash, and black barstools

Lower-level bar with fluted black glass cabinets, floating oak shelves, marble backsplash, and paneled refrigerator

Above: The lower level is perfect for entertaining, with a full bar featuring black glass cabinets and a marble backsplash.

Lower-level hallway with wood-paneled wall, black sliding doors, and view to the staircase

Spa with Salt Room Sauna and Cold Plunge

Spa room with fluted glass doors, black soaking tub, and Himalayan salt wall sauna

Spa room with black freestanding tub, black pebble floor, and glowing salt wall sauna

Above: After a few rounds of golf, unwind in your own spa with a salt room sauna, a cold plunge, and a steam shower.

Cedar sauna with backlit Himalayan salt wall, wood benches, and sauna bucket

Lower-level bathroom with walk-in glass shower, black pebble floor, and light oak vanity

Bathroom vanity with black stone top, black vessel sink, pebble-shaped mirror, and glass sconces

Media Lounge and Game Area

Lower-level lounge with lit wood ceiling, game table, home bar with black barstools, and leather sofa

Lower-level lounge with wood ceiling, round game table, home bar, and channel-tufted leather sofa

Home bar with black barstools, glass pendant lights, and mirrored backsplash with suspended shelves

Home bar with light oak cabinets, black countertop, marble backsplash, and suspended metal shelves

Lower-level bar with marble-topped island and black barstools, open to the media lounge

Media lounge with leather sectional, marble coffee table, boucle chairs, and lit wood ceiling

Above: This media lounge features a leather sectional and boucle chairs, perfect for family movie nights.

Lit oak niche shelving beside media wall with boucle chair and leather sofa

Lower-level lounge with leather sectional, boucle chairs, and windows looking onto a walled garden

Lower-level lounge with leather sofa, game table, and home bar with black barstools

Lower-level lounge with leather sectional, game table, and home bar beneath wood ceiling

Foosball table in front of a large window overlooking a walled garden

Bathroom with floating light oak vanity, white countertop, pill-shaped mirror, and alabaster sconces

Vaulted Bedrooms with a Sleeping Loft

Vaulted bedroom with wood-paneled accent wall, upholstered bed, and ladder to sleeping loft

Vaulted bedroom with wood-paneled gable wall, dark upholstered bed, and wavy black floor mirror

Above: On the upper level, you will find three spacious bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom, featuring vaulted ceilings and wood accent walls. A fifth bedroom and bathroom are located on the lower level.

Vaulted bedroom with sleeping loft, black ladder, desk nook, and wavy black floor mirror

Above: This fun bedroom features a sleeping loft accessed by a ladder, with a desk nook below.

Vaulted bedroom with charcoal boucle bed, black nightstands, and step-down window seat nook

Study nook with floating oak shelves, built-in window bench, and boucle desk chair

Vaulted kids' bedroom with wood-paneled gable wall, mini basketball hoop, and wall-mounted basketballs

Above: This kid’s bedroom even has its own mini basketball hoop!

Bathroom with dark textured tile shower, floating oak vanity, and black-framed mirror

Walk-in shower with dark textured tile, tiled bench, and clerestory window

Upper-level bathroom with round mirror, floating oak vanity, and glass shower with geometric tile

Upper-level laundry with stacked white washer and dryer and light oak cabinetry

Resort-Style Pool and Three-Season Porch

Wide rear view at sunset of three gabled wings, pool, patio, and outdoor living areas

Above: The west-facing rear patio is perfect for watching the sunset over the pool.

Rear exterior at dusk with glowing windows, lit pool, and patio

Rear patio at dusk with fire table, outdoor dining, lounge chairs, and lit pool

Rear glass gable at dusk overlooking the pool with lounge chairs and fire table

Glass gable three-season porch at dusk with lounge chairs and lit pool in front

Rear glass gable reflected in the pool at sunset with four lounge chairs

Rear glass gable at dusk reflected in the lit pool, with lounge chairs and outdoor sofa

Three-season porch with vaulted wood ceiling, sofa, and dining table overlooking the pool at sunset

Three-season porch at dusk with vaulted wood ceiling, sofa, and dining table overlooking the lit pool

Three-season porch with sectional and dining table, sunset over the pool through open glass walls

Above: This three-season porch features a vaulted wood ceiling, with plenty of space for dining and lounging next to the pool.

Front Exterior at Dusk

Aerial view of the front exterior at sunset with glowing windows, motor court, and landscaped lawn

Front glass gable entry at dusk with black double doors, potted plants, and long concrete walkway

Front exterior at dusk with glass gable entry, glowing stair tower windows, and three-car garage

Design Ideas to Borrow From This Modern Home

Warm up a modern space with a wood ceiling. A vaulted wood ceiling adds warmth to white walls and large windows, so a minimalist room never feels cold.
Share one fireplace between two rooms. A see-through fireplace lets the great room and family room both enjoy the fire, with a view from one space into the next.
Turn your wine into a design feature. A glass-front wine display in the dining room shows off a collection without needing a separate cellar.
Mix dark and light wood tones. Dark wood cabinetry in the kitchen and light oak in the bar and bedrooms give each space its own feel while keeping the house connected.
Bring a spa feel home with pebble tile. Smooth pebble floors in the owner’s bathroom and spa feel good underfoot and add natural texture.
Plan the lower level for year-round fun. A golf simulator, athletic court, and sauna give the family plenty to do through a long Minnesota winter.

WATCH THE VIDEO TOUR

Take a walk through this modern sanctuary in the video below, from the vaulted great room and golf simulator to the salt room sauna and resort-style pool.