$1,799,000
1250 French Creek Drive Orono, MN 55391
For Sale MLS# 6784994
4 beds 4 baths 5,520 sq ft Single Family
Details for 1250 French Creek Drive
MLS# 6784994
Description for 1250 French Creek Drive, Orono, MN, 55391
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
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Single Family
Status: Active
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Lot Size: 1.40 Acres
Square Feet: 5,520 sq ft
Year Built: 1988
Foundation: 3,060 sq ft
Garage: Yes
Stories: 1 Story
County: Hennepin
Days On Market: 77
Construction Status: Previously Owned
School Information
District: 0278 - Orono
Room Information
Main Floor
Bedroom 1: 21X16
Bedroom 2: 16X12
Dining Room: 16X15
Family Room: 16X14
Informal Dining Room: 15X8
Kitchen: 16X15
Living Room: 24X20
Lower Floor
Amusement Room: 30X20
Bedroom 3: 18X13
Bedroom 4: 13X12
Billiard Room: 20X11
Media Room: 19X15
Office: 13X13
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 2
3/4 Baths: 1
1/2 Baths: 1
Additonal Room Information
Family: 2 or More,2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings,Lower Level,Main Level
Dining: Eat In Kitchen,Separate/Formal Dining Room
Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features
Square Footage above: 3,060 sq ft
Square Footage below: 2,460 sq ft
Basement: Finished (Livable), Drain Tiled
Fireplaces: 3, Full Masonry, Gas Burning, Family Room, Living Room
Accessibility: Elevator, Grab Bars In Bathroom
Additional Interior Features: Main Floor Primary, Main Floor Laundry, All Living Facilities on One Level, Main Floor Bedroom
Utilities
Water: Well
Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
Cooling: Central
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Exterior / Lot Features
Attached Garage: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Description: Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Attached Garage, Garage Sq Ft - 886.0
Exterior: Cedar, Brick/Stone
Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Shakes
Lot Dimensions: 406X321X295
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium, Road Frontage - Private
Waterfront Details
Water Front Features: Pond
Community Features
HOA Dues Include: Shared Amenities
Homeowners Association: Yes
Association Name: Self Managed - Brian O'Connell
HOA Dues: $3,700 / Yearly
Driving Directions
County Rd 15 west to Hwy 51 to French Creek Dr
Financial Considerations
Tax/Property ID: 1011723320013
Tax Amount: 15816
Tax Year: 2025
HomeStead Description: Homesteaded
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