8705 Chester Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057

$1,600,000
5
BD
3
BA
4,340
SqFt

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Sold Price
$1,600,000
List Price
$1,700,000
Days on Market
155
Closing Date
Oct 31, 2025
MLS#
6725950
Status
CLOSED
Type
Single Family Residential
Style
(SF) Single Family
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Living Area
4,340
Acres
93
Year Built
1987

Property Description

Discover an Exceptional Living Experience, Magnificent Estate offering Stunning Rambler Home on 93 Acres of Pristine Land complete with Outbuildings, Stream and Lakeshore on Union Lake! Covered Front Porch and Spacious Foyer provide the initial welcome. Stunning Two-story Great Room with a full wall of windows, perfect for capturing the Panoramic Views! Main Level Living Room with Brick Fireplace and Large Corner Windows, Formal Dining Room with Hardwood Flooring and Built-in Hutch and Large Corner Windows. Renovated Kitchen includes White Cabinetry, Granite Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Stainless Appliances, Walk-in Pantry and Tile Flooring. Informal Dining with Beautiful Views and Access to the Wrap-around Deck with Covered Trellis. Primary Suite offers Hardwood Floors, Corner Windows, Walk-in Closet and Renovated Ensuite Bath. Cozy Office, perfect for Work from Home, plus Laundry and ½ bath on Main Level. Two Story Great Room with incredible Full Height Masonry Fireplace welcomes you to the Lower Level. Entertain in Style while Enjoying the Views. Additional Amusement Room is perfect for a Playroom, Home Gym or Theatre Setup. 4 Generous bedrooms on this level have Large Corner Windows, Ample Closet space and Neutral Decor plus nearby Full Bath with Sauna. New Heating/Cooling System in 2019. Lots of Storage Space and Wine Cellar! Pristine Acreage includes gently Rolling Terrain with some Level Meadows, Tillable Fields with Hay and Alfalfa, (pesticide-free) Areas of Old Growth Timber, and 3 Miles of ATV & Walking Trails. Follow the Stream, over the Sturdy Bridge to a Perfect Campsite, offering Views of Union Lake. This Legacy Property also features 2 very large Pole Barns; one is exceptionally equipped with concrete floors, heating, air conditioning, and fiber optic internet, offering versatile space for hobbies or business. The second pole barn provides ample storage with a partial concrete floor and a large area for vehicles, sports equipment, or recreational toys. Adjacent Garden area with protective fencing and Storage Shed plus a Pollinator Garden for Bees. Embrace an active lifestyle with three miles of private trails, perfect for ATV riding, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. Expand your activities with kayaking, boating, paddleboarding, fishing or archery! This property truly offers a blend of luxurious living and unparalleled outdoor recreation.

Additional Information

School District
Northfield
Amenities Unit
Ceiling Fan(s), Deck, Kitchen Center Island, Kitchen Window, Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Natural Woodwork, Patio, Panoramic View, Sauna, Tile Floors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet
Appliances
Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Tax Year
2025
Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Crop Type
Beans, Hay/Alfalfa, Other
Farm Type
Crop, Hobby, Horse, Wooded/Hunting
Fuel
Propane
Lot Description
Accessible Shoreline, Suitable for Horses, Tree Coverage - Medium
Water Body Name
Union
Sewer
Private Sewer
Roof
Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt
Topography
Gently Rolling, High Ground, Meadow, Pasture, Rolling, Scattered Timber
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air
Water
Well
Out Buildings
Barn(s), Pole Building, Workshop, Storage Shed
Basement
Daylight/Lookout Windows, Drain Tiled, Finished, Full, Walkout
Parking
Attached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Multiple Garages, RV Access/Parking, Storage
Garage Spaces
12

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