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Step into this striking French chateau-inspired dream home in Minnesota

French chateau-inspired home exterior

David Charlez Designs, in collaboration with Zehnder Homes, has custom-designed this luxury French chateau-inspired home in West Lakeland Township, Minnesota. Thoughtfully crafted, this home blends timeless craftsmanship with modern comforts, creating spaces that feel luxurious yet livable. Spread out over two levels, this home offers 7,900 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and six bathrooms.

Highlights of this home include an impressive chef’s kitchen, a luminous great room with custom beams, and a gorgeous owner’s bedroom suite. One standout feature is the custom open staircase, which creates an airy, architectural focal point that beautifully unifies the home. Unique details like handcrafted millwork, a hidden office, and seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces make this home truly special. Continue below to see more of this incredibly beautiful home tour…

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT David Charlez Designs BUILDER Zehnder Homes 

Highlights

  • Stucco exterior
  • There are four bedrooms on the upper-level and one bedroom on the lower level
  • Dramatic curved staircase
  • Piano room with glass doors
  • Main level home office
  • Vaulted two-story great room
  • Screen porch
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Outdoor pool, pool lounge, and dining spaces
  • Porte Cochere with two garages, space for four cars
  • Spa area, sauna, pool bath, and changing area
  • Exercise room
  • Wet bar
  • Golf simulator
  • Sport court
  • Upper-level studio office 

French chateau-inspired home exterior

What We Love About This Home

This French chateau-inspired home showcases thoughtful design and timeless craftsmanship, blending elegance with inviting, livable spaces. Its exterior boasts striking curb appeal, making a stunning first impression. Inside, a captivating staircase adds drama and charm, connecting the home’s exquisite interiors with a graceful flow throughout. Overall, we are loving every detail of this luxurious dream home.

Tell Us: What details do you find most appealing in the design of this residence? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Have a look at a couple of other fabulous home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign from the portfolio of the architects of this home, David Charlez Designs: Step inside this outstanding modern Tudor rambler home in Minnesota and This sensational Lake Minnetonka house was designed for relaxing getaways.

French chateau-inspired home exterior

French chateau-inspired home exterior

contemporary home entry

contemporary home entry

contemporary home entry

contemporary living room

contemporary living room with a fireplace

contemporary living room

contemporary living room with a fireplace

contemporary living room

contemporary living room with a fireplace

contemporary living room with a fireplace

contemporary living room with a fireplace

contemporary living room with a view into the kitchen

contemporary living room looking towards the kitchen

contemporary living room looking towards the kitchen

contemporary kitchen with a view of the pantry

contemporary kitchen

contemporary kitchen

contemporary kitchen range wall

contemporary kitchen range wall

contemporary kitchen range wall

contemporary kitchen looking towards the living room

contemporary dining room

contemporary dining room

contemporary dining room with doors closed

contemporary home office

contemporary home office

contemporary home office

contemporary home office

contemporary pantry with dark cabinets

contemporary pantry with dark cabinets

contemporary powder room

contemporary laundry room

contemporary staircase

custom staircase

contemporary staircase

custom staircase

contemporary staircase

contemporary staircase

contemporary staircase

contemporary staircase

contemporary bedroom with a fireplace

contemporary bedroom with a fireplace

contemporary bathroom with a freestanding tub

contemporary bathroom with a freestanding tub

contemporary bathroom with a freestanding tub

contemporary bathroom with a freestanding tub

contemporary bathroom with a makeup vanity

contemporary bathroom with a freestanding tub

contemporary bathroom shower

contemporary bathroom

contemporary walk-in closet

contemporary walk-in closet

contemporary kids nursery

contemporary kids nursery

contemporary kids bathroom

contemporary bedroom

contemporary bedroom

contemporary bathroom

contemporary home office

contemporary home office

contemporary walk-in closet

contemporary bathroom

contemporary staircase with a wine cellar

contemporary wine cellar

contemporary family room with a fireplace

contemporary family room with a fireplace

contemporary family room with a fireplace

contemporary home bar

contemporary staircase with a wine cellar

contemporary staircase leading to the golf simulator room

contemporary golf simulator room

contemporary golf simulator room

contemporary golf simulator room with led lit staircase

contemporary sauna

contemporary sauna

contemporary home gym

contemporary sport court

contemporary home gym

contemporary guest bedroom

contemporary guest bathroom

French chateau-inspired home exterior backyard view

French chateau-inspired home exterior backyard view

French chateau-inspired home exterior backyard view with a pool

French chateau-inspired home exterior backyard view with a pool

French chateau-inspired home exterior backyard view with a pool

French chateau-inspired home exterior backyard view with a pool

French chateau-inspired home exterior backyard view with a pool

French chateau-inspired home exterior with a pool aerial view

PHOTOGRAPHER Landmark Photography / SpaceCrafting

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