781 Ferndale Road N, Wayzata, MN 55391

$3,499,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 11,790 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 87,120 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,499,000 List Date: 2/12/2026 Last Modified: 3/19/2026

Overview

Description

Privately tucked away at the end of a serene drive just minutes from Wayzata, this extraordinary one-owner estate rests on two breathtaking acres of level lawns, gardens, and storybook grounds. Custom built by Erotas and meticulously maintained, the residence offers over 10,000 square feet of timeless craftsmanship, architectural intention, and exceptional livability including 5+ bedrooms and 7 baths. Soaring ceilings adorned with hand-hewn beams crafted from reclaimed Lake Superior timber create warmth, scale, and a sense of enduring artistry throughout the home. Sunlight pours through expansive windows, revealing peaceful views from nearly every room and seamlessly connecting elegant interiors to the stunning landscape beyond. The main-level owner's suite is a true private retreat, featuring heated floors, steam shower, fireplace, private deck, and an expansive walk-in dressing space. Designed for both refined daily living and unforgettable entertaining, the home showcases an incredible, highly functional floor plan with dual staircases, elevator access, two laundry rooms, and beautifully flowing gathering spaces anchored by a chef’s kitchen with exceptional pantry, spacious rear entry, and custom lockers. Recreation and wellness are elevated with an indoor sport court and viewing area, dedicated workout studio, sauna, game and media spaces, and a walkout lower level with fireplace and wet bar. Outdoors, a resort-style pool and charming pool house with ¾ bath create a secluded summer sanctuary, complemented by multiple patios, grilling terrace, and the remarkable privacy of the surrounding grounds. Upper-level bedrooms each offer distinctive architectural character—including a dramatic two-story suite with lofted study, a turreted bedroom retreat, and generous bonus spaces with potential for additional bedrooms or baths. Heated floors, exquisite millwork, and uncompromising quality speak throughout. A heated four-car garage completes this rare offering—an estate where privacy, craftsmanship, recreation, and natural beauty converge just moments from the heart of Wayzata.

Listing Details MLS# 7016691

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
4
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1998
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
3
Bath Three Quarters
2
Bath Half
2
Main Floor Total SqFt
4856
Above Grd Total SqFt
7008
Below Grd Total SqFt
4782
Total SqFt
11790
Total Finished Sqft
10964.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
3538
Power Company
Xcel Energy
Garage Stalls
4
Lot Dimensions
199x380x261x385
Acres
2
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: Accessible Elevator Installed Air Conditioning: Central Air; Zoned Amenities Unit: Exercise Room; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Outdoor Kitchen; Panoramic View; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Sauna; Security System; Sun Room; Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Wet Bar; Other Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger; Central Vacuum; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Filtration System; Other Bath Description: Double Sink; His and Her Closets; Sauna; Steam Shower; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor Full Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Jetted Tub; Walk-In Shower Stall; Other Construction Materials: Brick; Stone Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Separate/Formal Dining Room Exterior: Brick/Stone; Wood Family Room Characteristics: Entertainment/Media Center; Family Room; Great Room; Lower Level; Main Level Fireplace Characteristics: Amusement Room; Family Room; Living Room; Primary Bedroom Foundation: Combination Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Boiler; Forced Air; Humidifier; In-Floor Heating; Radiant Laundry: Main Level; Upper Level Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium Outbuildings: Pool House Parking Characteristics: Heated Garage Pool Description: Below Ground; Heated Road Frontage: City Street; Private Road Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Shake Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Private Sewer Special Search: 2nd Floor Laundry; 4 BR on One Level; Main Floor Laundry; Main Floor Primary; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: Two Water: Well

Contract Information

Exclusions
Home sale excludes: Office and great room fireplace screens and andirons.
Contingency
None
Original List Price
3499000
ListPrice
3499000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
781
Street Name
Ferndale
Street Suffix
Road
Street Direction Suffix
N
Postal City
Wayzata
County
Hennepin
State
MN
Zip Code
55391
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Registered Land Surv 1031 Trac

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
38148
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
7008
Finished SqFt Below Ground
3956

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Door Height
8
Garage Door Width
18
Garage Square Feet
1233
Heated Garage
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
23
Section#
36
Township#
118

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
REG. LAND SURVEY NO. 1031 TRACT C
Listing City
Orono
Map Page
104
Municipality
Orono
School District
Wayzata
School District Phone
763-745-5000
Zip Plus 4
1010
Property ID Number
3611823110013
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
38148
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Privately tucked away at the end of a serene drive just minutes from Wayzata, this extraordinary one-owner estate rests on two breathtaking acres of level lawns, gardens, and storybook grounds. Custom built by Erotas and meticulously maintained, the residence offers over 10,000 square feet of timeless craftsmanship, architectural intention, and exceptional livability including 5+ bedrooms and 7 baths. Soaring ceilings adorned with hand-hewn beams crafted from reclaimed Lake Superior timber create warmth, scale, and a sense of enduring artistry throughout the home. Sunlight pours through expansive windows, revealing peaceful views from nearly every room and seamlessly connecting elegant interiors to the stunning landscape beyond. The main-level owner's suite is a true private retreat, featuring heated floors, steam shower, fireplace, private deck, and an expansive walk-in dressing space. Designed for both refined daily living and unforgettable entertaining, the home showcases an incredible, highly functional floor plan with dual staircases, elevator access, two laundry rooms, and beautifully flowing gathering spaces anchored by a chef’s kitchen with exceptional pantry, spacious rear entry, and custom lockers. Recreation and wellness are elevated with an indoor sport court and viewing area, dedicated workout studio, sauna, game and media spaces, and a walkout lower level with fireplace and wet bar. Outdoors, a resort-style pool and charming pool house with ¾ bath create a secluded summer sanctuary, complemented by multiple patios, grilling terrace, and the remarkable privacy of the surrounding grounds. Upper-level bedrooms each offer distinctive architectural character—including a dramatic two-story suite with lofted study, a turreted bedroom retreat, and generous bonus spaces with potential for additional bedrooms or baths. Heated floors, exquisite millwork, and uncompromising quality speak throughout. A heated four-car garage completes this rare offering—an estate where privacy, craftsmanship, recreation, and natural beauty converge just moments from the heart of Wayzata.
Directions
Ferndale Road North - West to 781 - Driveway on the right.

Accessible

Accessible Elevator Installed
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Amenities Unit

Exercise Room
Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Outdoor Kitchen
Yes
Panoramic View
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes
Sauna
Yes
Security System
Yes
Sun Room
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes
Other
Yes

Appliances

Air-To-Air Exchanger
Yes
Central Vacuum
Yes
Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Double Oven
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Water Filtration System
Yes
Other
Yes

Bath Description

Double Sink
Yes
His and Her Closets
Yes
Sauna
Yes
Steam Shower
Yes
Main Floor 1/2 Bath
Yes
Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
Upper Level Full Bath
Yes
Full Primary
Yes
Private Primary
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes
Jetted Tub
Yes
Walk-In Shower Stall
Yes
Other
Yes

Construction Materials

Brick
Yes
Stone
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Eat In Kitchen
Yes
Informal Dining Room
Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes
Wood
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Entertainment/Media Center
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Great Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Amusement Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Foundation

Combination
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Boiler
Yes
Forced Air
Yes
Humidifier
Yes
In-Floor Heating
Yes
Radiant
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

Main Level
Yes
Upper Level
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Outbuildings

Pool House
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Terrace
Yes

Pool Description

Below Ground
Yes
Heated
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes
Private Road
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years
Yes
Shake
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes

Special Search

2nd Floor Laundry
Yes
4 BR on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes
Main Floor Primary
Yes
Primary Bdr Suite
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Room Information

Athletic Court Dimensions: 26X40 Level: Lower Bonus Room Dimensions: 14X42 Level: Upper Dining Room Dimensions: 13X16 Level: Main Exercise Room Dimensions: 25X12 Level: Lower Fifth (5th) Bedroom Dimensions: 17X14 Level: Lower First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 16X15 Level: Main Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 12X14 Level: Upper Game Room Dimensions: 20X18 Level: Lower Kitchen Dimensions: 28X33 Level: Main Laundry Dimensions: 7X8 Level: Main Laundry Dimensions: 7X8 Level: Upper Living Room Dimensions: 22X17 Level: Main Primary Bath Dimensions: 15X15 Level: Main Mud Room Dimensions: 14X11 Level: Main Office Dimensions: 16X14 Level: Main Recreation Room Dimensions: 19X24 Level: Lower Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 17X14 Level: Upper Sitting Room Dimensions: 13X16 Level: Upper Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 16X12 Level: Upper
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
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Last Updated: March - 19 - 2026
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