435 Far Hill Road

Built as the original estate home of Far Hill, this Dutch Colonial was the first of the 19 homes that now make up the neighborhood. It sits on a rise above a broad front lawn framed by mature trees, one house from the Luce Line State Trail and 0.8 miles from downtown Wayzata and Lake Minnetonka's Wayzata Bay. Downtown Minneapolis is about 15 minutes away via I-394. Wayzata remains a sought-after address, and the home is served by Wayzata Public Schools, including Wayzata West Middle School. The period character is intact. A plank front door with divided-light glass opens to a tiled vestibule and a center-hall staircase with a stained oak newel and balusters. Original hardwood floors and wide stained trim run through the main level. The living room is anchored by a stone wood-burning fireplace with an arched surround and a built-in shelving niche. The formal dining room has a built-in mirrored buffet, French doors, and a bank of windows. A separate den with floor-to-ceiling built-in shelving and windows on three sides works as a library, office, or second living space. The kitchen opens to a vaulted ceiling with a skylight and includes stainless appliances, a built-in wall oven with a second oven/microwave above, a peninsula with seating, and a center island with wine storage. The adjoining breakfast room is wrapped in windows overlooking the yard. A main-level powder room is nearby. Upstairs, hardwood floors continue through the bedrooms. The carpeted primary bedroom has a private bath and walk-in closet. The upper level full hall bath includes a deep soaking tub and separate shower. Out back, a stone patio sits inside a privacy fence surrounded by established gardens. The oversized 2.5-car garage adds room for storage or a workshop. The Far Hill Neighborhood Association owns and maintains a shared tennis court for residents, with pickleball lines and a basketball hoop.