2015 Tour: Highmark Builders, Inc.

With picturesque views of farmland and a location less than 30 minutes east of downtown St. Paul, this 6,700-square-foot luxury rambler combines the best of country charm and city conveniences.

Fine craftsmanship, a hallmark of Highmark Builders, can be seen in the woodwork, in the natural hickory floors, in the reclaimed timber on the 18-foot great room ceiling, and in the generous use of stone on the floor-to-ceiling fireplace, a focal point when you first walk in. No detail has been overlooked. The home is a perfect blend of timeless elegance and modern amenities.

Built for a retired couple who love to entertain family and friends, there are gathering spaces galore, including the formal dining room, great room (with eight-mile views from the home’s hillside vantage point, all the way to the neighboring cities of Bayport and Hudson beyond), open kitchen layout featuring restaurant-quality appliances and plenty of storage, and vaulted screened-in porch overlooking the St. Croix River Valley. There’s even a separate music room, home to the beautiful baby grand piano.

When guests want to stay overnight, there are plenty of spare bedrooms: two on the upper level and two on the lower level. The master suite, on the main level, features a deep walk-in closet, and master bath with walk-in shower and charming claw foot tub.

The lower level provides more opportunities for connecting and hanging out, with a large exercise room, bar, and entertainment space, complete with a poker table.

When the sun is shining, the homeowners can enjoy a glass of wine on the deck, lounge on the patio, or stroll along a private walking path on their 2.5 acres of property. The good life doesn’t get much better than this.

Read our article on this home: “Valley View: Highmark Home Features Vista and Much More”

Nearby Caribou Coffee: 9955 Hudson Road, Suite 580, Woodbury