You can have it for $1.5 million

August 18, 2009 at 11:06PM
This 1940s mini-castle is a rarity in Minnesota because it's built entirely of stone.
This 1940s mini-castle is a rarity in Minnesota because it’s built entirely of stone. (Elliott Polk (Clickability Client Services) — Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

It's rumored that gangster Kid Cann once owned this Golden Valley house, but to most people it's notable because it looks like a medieval castle in the heart of North Tyrol Hills.

The turreted all-stone house was built in 1942 and has about 4,600 square feet, four bedrooms, five bathrooms and a new family room/kitchen addition with its own turret theme designed by TEA2 Architects in Minneapolis. It has three fireplaces, a game room, a curved staircase in the 21/2-story tower and an English garden with a waterfall, pond and Blue Stone patio.

Jacqueline Day and Rosemary Beaurline, Edina Realty, have the listing. Call 763-522-9000 or, for a virtual tour of the house, go to www.edinarealty.com and enter MLS No. 3444386.

A 1997 addition includes a kitchen, family room, laundry, garage and a circular breakfast nook.
A 1997 addition includes a kitchen, family room, laundry, garage and a circular breakfast nook. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
The house has three bedrooms upstairs, including this guest bedroom, as well as a main-floor bedroom suite.
The house has three bedrooms upstairs, including this guest bedroom, as well as a main-floor bedroom suite. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
The circular entry foyer/tower has iron railings, leaded glass windows and hand-plastered walls.
The circular entry foyer/tower has iron railings, leaded glass windows and hand-plastered walls. (Elliott Polk (Clickability Client Services) — Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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