1250 French Creek Drive
Wayzata, MN 55391
Price: $1,799,000
Stunning brick rambler offering timeless style and gracious detailing with dramatic entertaining spaces and thoughtful updates. Main level living with soaring living room that was remodeled by Tom Potter to include oversized custom millwork and paneled new fireplace facade w/ built ins art nooks.and subtle indirect lighting. Walls of windows offer dramatic views to the professionally landscaped lawn, gardens and pond with fountain. This lovely home offers grand entertaining spaces with formal dining room and impressive living room, a cozy family room off the kitchen with French doors opening to the expansive cedar deck complete w/ grilling station and granite steps leading to the lower level paver patio, gardens, fire pit, and private back yard sanctuary. The lower level walk out can be accessed with the new elevator and offers high ceilings and french doors that lead to the private patio. A second large family room with fireplace and bar, additional two bedrooms and bath, billiards room, office with built ins and separate tv/media room create a wonderful living area in the lower level. Plenty of additional storage. The list of updates to this home is significant including elevator, generator, kitchen appliances, furnace/AC, water heater, remodeled living room and expanded main level primary shower, new light fixtures throughout including Baccarat crystal chandelier and sconces, new custom millwork, remodeled living room, large expansive cedar deck w grilling station, extensive professional landscaping with gardens, granite steps, new trees, interior and exterior painting - New roof, gutters, sky lights and leaf guards 11/2025. Located in the serene enclave of French Creek with mature trees and a peaceful nod to nature with private large lots and yet just steps away from the Dakota Trail, Lake Minnetonka Marinas, and close proximity to Wayzata, Woodhill and Lafayette Country Clubs and the Minnetonka Art Center. Elegance and grace are evident throughout this lovely home in immaculate condition. Orono Schools
Basic Features:
| Style |
Single Family Residence |
| Type |
Residential |
| Zoning |
Residential-Single Family |
| Year Built |
1988 |
| School District |
Orono |
| County |
Hennepin |
| Lot Size |
406X321X295 |
| Acreage |
1.40 acres |
| Bedrooms |
4 |
| Total Baths |
4 |
| Garage |
3 Car |
| Lot Description |
Tree Coverage - Medium |
| Above Grade |
3,060 sq ft |
| Below Grade |
2,460 sq ft |
| Tax $ / Year |
$15,816 / 2025 |
| Tax ID |
|
| Legal Description |
|
| Rooms |
Size |
Level |
| Amusement Room |
|
L |
| Bedroom |
|
M |
| Bedroom 1 |
|
M |
| Bedroom 2 |
|
M |
| Bedroom 3 |
|
L |
| Bedroom 4 |
|
L |
| Billiard |
|
L |
| Dining Room |
|
M |
| Family Room |
|
M |
| Informal Dining Room |
|
M |
| Kitchen |
|
M |
| Living Room |
|
M |
| Media Room |
|
L |
| Office |
|
L |
Additional Features
| Government Programs |
|
| Terrain Type |
|
| Roads |
Private Road |
| Baths |
2 Full / 1 Half / 1 3/4 |
| Basement |
Drain Tiled,Finished |
| Cooling |
Central Air |
| Driveway |
|
| Exterior Features |
Brick/Stone,Cedar |
| Fireplace |
Family Room,Full Masonry,Gas,Living Room |
| Foundation |
3060.00 |
| Fuel Source |
Natural Gas |
| Handicap Access |
Accessible Elevator Installed,Grab Bars In Bathroom |
| Heating |
Forced Air |
| Roof |
Shake,Age 8 Years or Less |
| Sewer Service |
Septic System Compliant - Yes |
| Water Service |
Well |
| Water Heater |
|
| Parking Lot |
Attached Garage,Heated Garage,Insulated Garage |
| Exterior Construction |
|
| Laundry |
L |
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