4301 Longfellow Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55407

The open house for 11/23 has been canceled ! Nature-infused mid-century retreat where Japanese-inspired design meets timeless tranquility! The welcoming foyer opens to a living room flooded with natural light from two walls of floor-to-ceiling windows. Japanese-style sliding doors open from the living room to the wrap-around deck for panoramic views of the thoughtfully designed landscaping. A full wall of storage blends seamlessly into the living room highlighted by custom credenza equipped to store your media collection. Backlit cedar drop ceilings and Japanese-influenced cypress wood accents give the home a warm and inviting feel. Porcelain Terrazzo tile floors run through the foyer, living room, kitchen, dining room, and bathroom. The dining room features a massive and well-preserved Poul Cadovius Danish-design wall unit with built-in desk, speakers, and adjustable shelves with minimalist supports for customizable storage and display. The spacious kitchen offers ample storage space behind sleek cabinet doors and lots of countertop space Built-in buffet in the kitchen for display, storage, and serving space. Theres seating space, a stainless steel gas cooktop, and additional countertop space at the kitchen island. A large picture window in the main floor bedroom overlooks the backyard. The custom built-in drawers, cabinets and vanity space make everyday storage a highlight feature in this space! A full bathroom with floor-to-ceiling subway-tiled walls serves the main level. The finished walk-out lower level includes space for a bedroom suite, family room with office nook, and a wood-burning fireplace. A three-quarter bathroom cleverly incorporates storage and laundry space. Youll find lots of built-in storage and workshop counterspace in the utility room. Thoughtfully designed custom landscaping maximizes the space of a double-sized corner lot with great spaces for entertaining, enjoying the outdoors, and welcoming nature from the wrap-around covered porch to the patio and firepit. Theres even your own private pond that welcomes annual visits from a family of ducks, as well as cardinals and blue jays. Perennial flower gardens brighten the yard with irises, hydrangeas, peonies, Joe Pye weed, day lilies, sedums, and more and all this tucked neatly into the privacy of a one-of-a-kind redwood fence. Uncommon for homes in this area, youll have an extra-large detached garage for parking and storage. Exterior maintenance is easier with aluminum siding that stands up to the Minnesota elements and is easy to maintain as well as gutter guards to minimize debris build-up and improve functionality. Many of the homes original design elements have been well-preserved, including light fixtures and solid wood front door with original hardware. Careful maintenance upgrades and updates include a new roof in 2016 with 50-year warranty, a new water heater in 2024, and a home security system with wireless control capability.

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