MODERN MAKEOVER

, Provided by Coldwell Banker Burnett

A 1993 renovation features a two-story fireplace, angled walls and a third-level office.

YOU CAN HAVE IT FOR ... $1.195 million

Last update: June 24, 2009 - 10:46 AM

The current homeowners transformed a dark, chalet-style dwelling into a light-filled, three-level contemporary home with dramatic windows, curved spaces and three terraces.

The original 1966 house, which faced the street, was renovated and expanded in 1993. To improve views of nearby Cedar Lake, architect Bill Blanski, who's currently with Hammel Green and Abrahamson in Minneapolis, angled the three-story front addition toward the shoreline, creating unique-shaped vaulted rooms on the first and second levels.

During the renovation, some of the old structures were integrated with the new. The back section of the home retains part of the original roof and framing. The brick chimney, although now encased in wallboard, remains in the center of the house and its flues are used in the two fireplaces and the gas grill in the kitchen.

Other features:

• The 3,625-square-foot home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

• Three skylights and clerestory windows admit natural light, yet provide privacy.

• Interior features (such as angled walls, ceilings, hallways and even an angled hearth) echo the angles of the exterior.

• The two-story entry features a curved staircase.

• The contemporary kitchen boasts high-end appliances.

• There's a private deck off the master suite.

• The two-story fireplace in the living room has a granite surround.

• A custom lighting system runs throughout the house.

• The spacious third-level office has a deck overlooking Cedar Lake.

• The lower-level walkout includes a family room with fireplace, bedroom, bathroom, laundry and workout room.

• Perennial gardens and stone walkways fill the grounds.

LYNN UNDERWOOD

Schelly Braden of Coldwell Banker Burnet has the listing; 612-850-6889. To have a unique listing considered for a Homegazing feature, please send digital photos and a description to lunderwood@startribune.com.

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