20025 Manor Road Shorewood, MN 55331

Just east of Excelsior, the roads wind their way through hilly forests, hiding a surprising number of estate type properties. 20025 Manor Road is one of those fortunate properties, though more of a peaceful oasis than a formal estate. Set on top of a hill, with distant wetlands and the privacy of mature forests, this was the perfect site for a sprawling mid-century home in 1964. The low slung roofline features dramatic eaves over walls of windows and the floorplan essentially creates a public space structure and a bedroom structure connected by a glass walled hallway. This is a very unique home on what was one of the best lots available at the time. In 2019, the home received a full renovation, thoughtfully maintaining the mid-century design ideals while embracing modern advancements. The most dramatic of these improvements is new (bigger) windows and double the number of sliding / french doors, maximizing the indoor / outdoor living. While the home was designed with formal spaces, separate decor and a smaller kitchen, the removal of a wall and a smart designer have united the spaces. White oak floors and a continuous vaulted ceiling tie the public rooms together while repeated materials and lighting give cohesive feel to the main level spaces, despite their non-traditional arrangement. The kitchen now opens directly to the family room and offers the flexibility to serve as a chef's kitchen while being efficient enough for day to day living. The living and dining area sit just beyond the foyer and take full advantage of the wall of windows overlooking the East side of the property. The outdoor spaces are every bit as important as the indoor spaces. A large screen porch on the Southeast corner serves as a call back to the 60's, yet still as fun and useful in 2025. The sprawling patios and decks give numerous options for outdoor living. Tucked away in the Northwest corner of the property, the pool cabana offers another relaxing area with a separate kitchen and half bath. The sprawling patio spaces surrounding the cabana include space for yard games and pool side dining. Landscape paths connect the house to the pool area. At night, the trees, driveway and landscape beds are professionally lit, creating a luminous glow. Back in the house, the primary suite gets a whole level of the bedroom wing. Floor to ceiling windows wrap around the corner, embracing privacy of the woods with a private patio and waterfall just outside the sliding door. The spacious primary bathroom sits tucked away with a large walk-in closet across the hall. The lounge / den offers quiet respite with a fireplace and direct access to the lower patio. The spacious secondary bedrooms on the upper level have big windows and are served by two separate bathrooms. The West wing includes another bedroom and a 3/4 bath along with a large laundry/ craft/ planning area and a greenhouse sits just beyond. From the mud room entry and down the back stairs, you enter a different universe compared to the bright and airy main level. Dark and perfectly lit, this space embraces the subterranean environment with handcrafted character, games, and set up as a bar that's been around forever, this area can become whatever you envision. More details will be available in supplements by September 25.