Home. Design. The Beauty of Both.
SOLD
Three Bedrooms ~ Two Baths
Main Floor Master ~ Open Floor Plan ~ Hardwood Floors
Newer Roof and Mechanicals ~ Walkout Lower Level
Double Attached Garage ~ Close to Golf Courses ~ 9.55 Acres
Approximately 2400 Finished Square Feet ~ Taxes: $4208
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A friend recently sent me a post about Whitney Houston’s home in New Jersey being for sale. I looked at the photos and had my usual REALTOR® curiosity about the house. I loved this stained-glass wall that appears to separate the foyer from the living room. The color and “movement” of the design reminds me of music–quite appropriate for the amazing musical talent that Whitney was.
Here’s a photo of what appears to be the living room, complete with circular skylight (wow!) and a curving wall of windows. Note also the clerestory to the right along the upper wall. The natural light in this space must be splendid.
The property reportedly has just over five acres of land. Here’s a view of the grounds. There are many trees, offering both beauty and tranquility. No doubt Whitney enjoyed many wonderful moments at this home and in her life despite her struggles.
Her modern home is said to be quite different from the other homes in Mendham Township. Most of the homes there are reportedly classic estates, historical homes, and farmhouses. As a REALTOR®, I’ve seen modern homes sell very quickly when they are done exceptionally well or designed by a well-known architect such as Ralph Rapson. If they aren’t stunning, they can linger on the market due to feeling cold, having odd floor plans, having awkward and/or poorly proportioned rooms, etc.
I located some aerial photos of the property. There is a large pool, a tennis court, and a walking path. Here’s a link to a photo of the pool with her initials set in the bottom:
Photo of Whitney Houston’s Pool at her New Jersey estate
Unfortunately, the design has a helter-skelter aspect; It does not have the natural flow and orderliness of a rectangular or square house that would be beneficial. From a Feng Shui perspective, this home has a number of challenges due to what is known as “missing areas”. These “missing areas” symbolize missing areas of the bagua (a map placed over a floor plan and used in Feng Shui consultations), thus weakening these areas of life for the occupants. Anyone living in this home would benefit from making Feng Shui adjustments to either energetically or physically “fill in” the missing pieces.
The layout of this house may well explain Whitney’s addiction issues and subsequent problems with finances, relationships, and the decline of her magnificent singing voice which could no longer produce the perfect pitch and beautiful tonality it once did.
As I continued looking at the home from various angles, I noticed the heart-shaped portion of the house. It would be interesting to know what part of the house this occupies. The kitchen (often referred to as the heart of the home)? The main bedroom? No matter. From all I’ve read and seen, Whitney had a heart as big as her voice.
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This home is not currently listed on the MLS. Find more information here:
Here’s an article about a homeowner who hired Ralph Rapson to renovate her home in the Rolling Green neighborhood of Edina, Minnesota:
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Sunny Spaces Inside
Beautiful Gardens Outside
List price: $144,900
Sale price: $139,300
This property is sold and no longer available for showings.
Detailed wrought iron fencing provides picturesque structure to yard.
Living room with wood floor and crown molding.
Sun room with windows on three sides. Use as an office, guest bedroom, or den.
Formal dining room with two windows, wood floor, and crown molding.
Kitchen has granite counter tops and checkerboard flooring.
Exposed brick in one corner of the kitchen.
Informal dining space in the kitchen. Note the two windows!
Large bedroom accommodates an upholstered chair. Note the three windows.
Very nice walk-in closet with organizers in main bedroom!
Stained and leaded-glass architectural detailing in bath.
Upper level space is currently used as an art studio.
The front yard has perennials and raised beds for annuals.
Close to the river and the walking/biking paths!
Map of area–click to enlarge
This one-bedroom plus den home is a “not so big house” in terms of size but has plenty of style and charm! It’s located just a block from Grand Avenue and is within close proximity to three private colleges/universities. Other features include a screened porch, main floor laundry, a single garage, and central air conditioning.
Walk Score = 85 / Very Walkable
Read about the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood.
For additional information and to arrange a showing, call, text or email:
Ellen Walsh
612.220.3304
emwalsh@cbburnet.com
Kate Walsh
612.220.3309
info@designhouse9.com
Coldwell Banker Burnet
Minneapolis MN 55416
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French-inspired architecture abounds in this seven-bedroom, four-bath beauty overlooking Gleason Lake. This home has spacious rooms with fine detailing and three finished levels. Both the living room and library feature bowed-window walls with views of the lake and grounds. A French door in the library opens out to an elevated garden space with reflecting pool. Finishes include plaster walls, and hardwood, marble, and terrazzo floors. Wayzata school district. Located just minutes from downtown Wayzata.
$1,499,000
Library with Bowed Window and French Door to Garden and Reflecting Pool
Generously Sized Upper Hallway
This bedroom has a Jack and Jill bath.
Master Bedroom with Bath to left and Window Seat to right.
Example of Detailing in Master Bedroom
Dressing Area with Closets and Built-Ins
Elevated Garden Area with Reflecting Pool
Gleason Lake
Update: Nov. 16, 2011: This home is currently off the market.
Call or email for a private showing.
Ellen Walsh
612.220.3304
emwalsh@cbburnet.com
Kate Walsh
612.220.3309
info@designhouse9.com
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Courtesy: Roger Fazendin Realtors, Inc
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Anyone care for a dip in the pool?
There’s something quite relaxing about swimming in the evening. There is generally less visual and auditory noise, and fewer people. It can be wonderfully romantic with the right person. If you are somewhere without a lot of city lights, you can float on your back and look up at the stars and the moon. Hmm, the pool beckons. Time to go.
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Come see this pool and
a fabulous two bedroom/two bath condo at Seven Oak Condominium.
Click on link below for more details.
3412 Oak Ridge Road, Unit 314–Minnetonka, MN
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List price: $89,000
Sale price: $85,000
Absolutely beautiful unit with more than the usual amenities! Best in this price range in Minnetonka! Light-filled rooms with great entertaining spaces, owners’ suite, formal dining plus eat-in kitchen, and two garage stalls! The main bedroom has a dressing area with two closets, both with custom organizers. The 2nd bedroom/den has built-in shelving and TV cabinet on one side of the closet.
The Association amenities include a penthouse party room, library and community space, exercise room, heated outdoor pool, and basic cable TV services. The monthly association fee covers everything except phone service and electric. Room dimensions are listed near the end of this post, just past the photos below.
This condo is conveniently located near the bus line and walking/biking paths.
Approximate room dimensions:
Living Room: 23 x 13
Dining Room: 12 x 10
Kitchen: 10 x 09
Informal Dining: 09 x 09
Bedroom: 15 x 13
Bedroom/Den: 12 x 12
Screened Porch: 11 x 05
Foyer: 13 x 05
Transit Service Near 3412 Oak Ridge Road
Hennepin County Bike Map
Ridgedale Shopping Center
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Thinking of selling? Let the sister team of Ellen and Kate Walsh
show you a personalized marketing plan to sell your home!
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For more information about this condo or selling your home, please contact us:
Ellen Walsh
612.220.3304
emwalsh@cbburnet.com
Kate Walsh
612.220.3309
info@designhouse9.com
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This property is sold.
List price: $84,900
Sold price: $79,500
Move-in condition unit with wonderful entertaining spaces, formal and informal dining, bedroom/bath suite, closets with organizers, screened porch, tree-top views, and underground garage! The Association amenities include a penthouse party room, library and community space, exercise room, heated outdoor pool, and basic cable TV services.
Living room with access to screened porch.
Formal dining room with mirrored wall and attractive light fixture.
Living room and dining room are open to one another–perfect for entertaining!
Informal dining area off the kitchen.
The kitchen has plenty of cabinets including a pantry.
Generously sized main bedroom.
Two closets, both with mirrored doors to double the views and natural light!
Private en suite bath.
The second bedroom is currently used as a den.
Another view of the den. This could also be used as a home office.
Guest bathroom with neutral decor and ceramic tile.
Private outdoor space in your screened porch.
The front entry walk-in closet has plenty of room.
Three-story, brick building near Hwy 169 and Minnetonka Boulevard.
This condo is conveniently located near the bus line and walking/biking paths.
Transit Service Near 3412 Oak Ridge Road
Hennepin County Bike Map
Ridgedale Shopping Center
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We also sold Unit #314. Click on the link below to see #314:
3412 Oak Ridge Road, Unit #314
Thinking of selling? Let the sister team of Ellen and Kate Walsh
show you a personalized marketing plan to sell your home!
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For more information about this condo or selling your home, please contact us:
Ellen Walsh
612.220.3304
emwalsh@cbburnet.com
Kate Walsh
612.220.3309
info@designhouse9.com
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This listing is sold and is no longer available for showings.
Wonderfully updated three bedroom, two bath home on beautiful lot!
List price: $149,000
Sale price: $145,000
Sun-filled living/family room with fireplace, built-in cabinetry and door to deck.
Living/family room with view to dining room.
Formal dining room with doors to close off living/family room.
Remodeled kitchen with cherry cabinets, Corian®, and granite!
Two-tiered island with seating. Note TV cubby and convenient garage access.
Beautifully remodeled baths on main and lower level.
Bright bedroom with large closet and a view of the backyard.
Large deck and yard.
Wonderfully maintained inside and outside!
Covered entry and two-car attached garage.
This home features over $65,000 in improvements including newer kitchen, renovated baths, newer windows, roof, and more! Sun-filled, turnkey spaces are ready to move into. Beautifully landscaped yard with privacy fencing and a large deck is perfect for summer relaxing and entertaining! The main floor features three bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level has a family room, bath, workshop area, and potential future office or bedroom. Improvements include:
2010 Remodeled main level bath
2008 New windows (except living room which were not needed)
2007 New 30-year roof
2006 New water heater
2006 New maintenance free garden shed for backyard
2005 Landscaped yard, installed sod, and improved grade from house to yard.
2005 New water softener
2003 New maintenance free deck
2002 Remodeled lower level bath, replaced plumbing, fixtures, vanity and walls.
2002 New kitchen appliances, range, refrigerator and microwave.
2002 Remodeled kitchen to add cherry cabinets with roll-out shelving, granite and Corian® countertops, Corian® inset sink, and a 2-level island with bar for seating for three.
2000 New air conditioning system
1999 Buried electric/cable lines in backyard to house.
1998 New washer and gas dryer
1995 New dishwasher
1995 New furnace with humidifier
7941 Colorado Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN
All photos by Kate Walsh
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Thinking of selling? Let the sister team of Ellen and Kate Walsh
show you a personalized marketing plan to sell your home!
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For more information about Colorado Ave or selling your home, please contact us:
Ellen Walsh
612.220.3304
emwalsh@cbburnet.com
Kate Walsh
612.220.3309
info@designhouse9.com
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Watch the video slide show here.
List Price: $750,000
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For more information and/or to arrange a showing, contact:
Kate Walsh, REALTOR
Lakes Area Realty
612.220.3309
info@designhouse9.com
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Listing provided courtesy of Coldwell Banker Burnet.
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Lasted updated on September 17, 2010 at 21:29pm.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Lakes Area Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker Reciprocity house icon and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers. DesignHouse9 is not a Multiple Listing Service MLS, nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of DesignHouse9 and Lakes Area Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc.
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This property is sold and is no longer available.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Loring Park Neighborhood
Click on any photo to see it larger.
This unit also has a main floor half bath.
Landscaped Patio Area
Association amenities includes this heated pool.
Berger Fountain, also known as the Dandelion Fountain, at Loring Park
This property is owned by a friend of mine who is a licensed agent.
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Information about the Loring Park Neighborhood
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Loop Calhoun Condominium
~ Love your Life Whether You’re Inside or Outside ~
This two bedroom, two bath corner unit features an open floor plan with a most inviting ambiance. The large windows overlook green spaces that provide a wonderful sense of nature within the city. Lake Calhoun, shops and restaurants are steps from the front door. The Midtown Greenway Trail is just outside the back door.
The smaller photos below can be clicked on to see in a larger format.
Copyrighted photos were taken with my cell phone.
This unit includes a fireplace.
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I love the interior window above the vanity. It allows natural light into what would be a windowless space without it. I think this is a great design feature and wish more developers would make use of it. This bath also features a soaking tub and a separate shower with glass-framed surround.
For more information and/or to arrange a showing, contact:
Kate Walsh, REALTOR
Lakes Area Realty
612.220.3309
info@designhouse9.com
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More about the Midtown Greenway Trail
Midtown Greenway Bike Trail Map
Minneapolis Park System Trail Distances (in miles)
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Listing provided courtesy of Coldwell Banker Burnet.
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Lasted updated on December 21, 2010 at 22:29pm.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Lakes Area Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker Reciprocity house icon and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers. DesignHouse9 is not a Multiple Listing Service MLS, nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of DesignHouse9 and Lakes Area Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc.
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I see a fair number of houses and homes such as this one are the exception rather than the rule. Warm and inviting, meticulously designed and decorated, with wonderful natural light and an ambiance that makes you want to sit and stay. It’s homes like this that are both a treat to see and to show.
A beautiful and seamless addition on the back of this home makes it larger than it looks from the front. Highlights include the arched doorways and windows, the gorgeous (original?) tile surround on the living room fireplace, the center-island kitchen with ample work and storage space, the spacious family room with custom built-in bookcases, and the three-car attached garage. The fact that it’s located just one block from Lake Harriet is another reason to love it. A true gem! Call me today for more information or to schedule a showing. I don’t expect this one to last long.
(Click on any photo below to see it in larger format.)
Click here to view the Virtual Tour
For more information and/or to arrange a showing, contact:
Kate Walsh, REALTOR
Lakes Area Realty
612.220.3309
info@designhouse9.com
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Listing provided courtesy of Coldwell Banker Burnet.
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Lasted updated on December 22, 2010 at 11:29am.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Lakes Area Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker Reciprocity house icon and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers. DesignHouse9 is not a Multiple Listing Service MLS, nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of DesignHouse9 and Lakes Area Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc.
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Beautifully renovated from top to bottom. Gorgeous grounds and rarely found five-car garage. Please feel free to contact me for additional information or to arrange a showing of this fine home.
This property has sold.
What an ideal room arrangement! The family room off the kitchen features a beautiful stone-surround fireplace, built-in cabinetry and shelves, and a wall of windows/doors that open to the backyard. The four-season porch with its many windows continues the line of views to the yard.
Click on any photo below to see it in a larger format.
For more information or to arrange a showing, contact:
Kate Walsh, REALTOR
Lakes Area Realty
612.220.3309
info@designhouse9.com
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Listing provided courtesy of Coldwell Banker Burnet.
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Lasted updated on October 21, 2010 at 05:29pm.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Lakes Area Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker Reciprocity house icon and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers. DesignHouse9 is not a Multiple Listing Service MLS, nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of DesignHouse9 and Lakes Area Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc.
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