16931 E Lake Drive, Lakeville, MN 55044

Property Description

Tucked into a corner lot in Lakeville's premier master-planned community, this custom-built two-story is the rare home that delivers both architectural character & turn-key ease. From the moment you step inside, you'll see what sets this one apart: a thoughtfully designed layout, high-end finishes & the kind of craftsmanship you don't find in production builds. At the heart of the home, the chef's kitchen sets the tone for the entire main floor. A professional-grade Wolf range and oven anchor the space, while a massive center island offers room to prep, gather, & entertain. Newly refinished hardwood floors flow from the kitchen through the dining and living areas, tying the main level together with warmth & continuity. The main floor is bright and open with large Anderson windows bringing in abundant natural light throughout the day. A dedicated private office provides a quiet, light-filled workspace increasingly essential for today’s work from home environments. Main-floor laundry keeps daily life simple. The vaulted living room centers on a gas fireplace with beautiful hardwood built-ins. Outside, an extended concrete patio provides ample space for setting up your own outdoor oasis. Upstairs, all three bedrooms are conveniently located on one level. The primary suite is designed as a true retreat. Two additional bedrooms & a full bath round out the upper level. The home offers 2,729 square feet of finished living space across three levels, including a finished lower-level entertainment area with brand-new carpet, fresh paint and a rough-in gas line for a future fireplace. Beyond that, 880 square feet of unfinished lower level is ready to be customized to fit your lifestyle, already roughed-in for a full bathroom and a fourth bedroom, and includes an additional unfinished area providing ample storage and a large chest freezer and secondary refrigerator. This home has been meticulously maintained & thoughtfully updated, with smart-home conveniences: - Furnace (2022) - AC (2021) - Premiere Halo UV air purification system - 104-gallon water heater - Reverse-osmosis drinking water system - Air-to-air exchanger - Newly refinished hardwood floors - Brand-new carpet & all new paint throughout - Upgraded window wells & drywell system - In-ground sprinkler system with wireless app control - 3-car insulated and finished garage with concrete drive and smart door controls - Highly ranked Rosemount Schools Set on a 0.32-acre corner lot, mature pine trees create a year-round green buffer along the back & side of the home. A fully fenced backyard is ready for outdoor gatherings, a large concrete patio extends your living space outdoors. Spirit of Brandtjen Farm is one of the Twin Cities' most sought-after communities. Residents enjoy access to two community swimming pools, a private fitness center, & two distinct gathering spaces, The Barn and The Granary, both serving as social hubs for neighborhood events, programming, and year-round community life. Add in neighborhood parks and scenic walking/biking trails, and Spirit of Brandtjen Farm delivers the kind of lifestyle that's nearly impossible to recreate in a standalone home. Daily essentials are minutes away, with major shopping, dining, and grocery corridors in Lakeville, Apple Valley, and Rosemount. Quick commute access to I-35, Hwy 77, & County Rd 70 putting downtown Minneapolis, MSP Airport, & the Mall of America all within easy reach. It's the rare suburban setting that offers true community on one side and full metro connectivity on the other. Custom homes with this level of finish, this layout, and this lifestyle are a rare find. Whether you're an empty-nester right-sizing without compromising quality, a professional couple looking for a real home office and room to grow, or a buyer who's tired of choosing between character and convenience, this one checks the boxes you didn't even know you had.