5352 Hampshire Drive

Total renovation and expansion of this impressive Tudor overlooking Pearl Park, steps from Diamond Lake!  Featured in Mpls St. Paul Magazine April 2017 for the custom landscaping, and also appeared in the both 2012 AND 2014 Spring and Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase for the addition and lower level! Virtually no surface was untouched in the pursuit of the highest quality, modern living.  Original character still shines through in the formal living, dining, and the cozy front sun room overlooking Pearl Park. No expense was spared on the full three story expansion by Highmark Builders – the first floor’s stunning center island kitchen is the highlight!  Cambria countertops, custom cabinets, cabinet-depth, paneled refrigerator and Miele dishwasher to match cabinets.  36″ professional range with high capacity vent hood with custom wood overlay, plus beautiful view of Diamond Lake.  A gigantic mud room includes built-in bench and storage cabinets, commercial grade Speed Queen washer/dryer and a potting sink.    Upstairs, a luxurious owners suite was skillfully added; spa-like bath with separate soaking tub and large shower, elegantly tiled with heated floors and large walk-in closet.  The second bath was also remodeled in beautiful, timeless fashion. Two more large bedrooms with period character will also impress.Recently finished lower level is out of this world!  Amusement room is fully equipped with a gas fireplace and a custom wet bar area finished with beverage/wine refrigerator, beer tap, Cambria counter tops, custom cabinets.   A separate listening studio for enjoying your favorite music, a spa-like 3/4 bath with steam shower and heated floors, and a spacious exercise room complete with a sauna also on the lower level.Charming main floor living room and formal dining with original character, sunny and inviting front sunroom is wrapped in windows overlooking Pearl Park and has electric heated floor, a big main floor bedroom and powder room are also included.  And for your outdoor enjoyment, a comfortable screened porch sits between kitchen and backyard, offering a wonderful place to retreat and listen to the backyard water feature!Whole house, built-in speaker system with very high end B&W speakers.  Thoughtful landscaping both front and back uses local North Shore stones, permeable pavers and raingardens to collect and preserve runoff.  Entire site has in-ground irrigation too.