04 Jun 8705 Chester Ave, Northfield, MN
List Price $1,700,000
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. 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.
Home Details
4,340 SqFt
5 Beds
3 Baths
12 Car
Home Highlights
- Incredible 93 Acre Estate featuring custom-built home with Architectural design and details.
- Open Great Room with soaring two-story ceilings occupies the center of the home.
- Floor-to-ceiling full brick fireplace with two wood burning fireboxes, both upstairs and downstairs.
- Windows throughout the home are designed to capture the views in all directions!
- Light and bright interior with abundant natural lighting from every space in the home.
- Central kitchen with updated granite counter tops, fixtures, and appliances.
- Adjacent pantry features second full-sized refrigerator for extra storage.
- Renovated primary suite with amazing views and updated luxury bath, including tiled shower and large soaking tub.
- Convenient main floor front office space, perfect for work from home.
- Four generous bedrooms on the walk-out level.
- Lower level features two walkouts to the exterior.
- Basement includes Great Room, cozy living room plus an amusement room.
- Large wrap around deck with updated rails and lovely trellis with grapevine.
- Generous attached garage, main level laundry, and 1/2 bath. Fiber optic internet to the house and shop.
- Two large Pole Barns: 60′ x 100′ and 60′ x 80′
- Larger Pole Barn has a divided shop with propane heating, A/C, and Fiber Optic internet connected.
- 60′ x 100′ Pole Barn features full concrete flooring 60′ x 80′ Pole Barn has partial concrete flooring.
- Small stream leading to Union Lake with sturdy bridge for easy crossing to private camp site.
- Maintained camp site with fire pit and panoramic views to the lake.
- Walking trails are accessible from the camp site!
- The Hay Fields yield approximately 4,000 bales in 2024, Alfalfa yield was 500 bales.
- Pesticide and herbicide free hay and alfalfa fields.
- Wildlife includes Deer, Turkey, Pheasant, Fox, Coyotes, Owl, Ducks, Eagles, and much more!
- Old growth hardwood timber of Oak, Maple, and other deciduous trees, plus lots of Pines.
- Open meadows plus a pollinator knoll full of wildflowers for the bees!
- Over 1,400 feet of Lake Shore on Union Lake – full of recreational opportunities.
- Enjoy fishing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, ice skating, cross country skiing, hiking, camping, and more!
- Over 3 miles of hiking & ATV trails. Explore a diverse landscape all in your own back yard.
- 93 acres of pristine land
- Stunning rambler-style home with wrap-around deck
- Covered porch and welcoming foyer
- Two-story great room with wall of windows
- Cozy living room with brick fireplace
- Formal dining with hardwood floors
- Informal dining with views
- Renovated kitchen with white cabinets, granite, and stainless appliances
- Walk-in pantry and tile flooring in kitchen
- Lower level with sauna, wine cellar, 4 spacious bedrooms, and walk-out
- Additional taxes per PID for 2025:
- 02.34.4.75.001 – $400
- 02.34.4.50.002 – $32
- 06.03.1.00.001 – $320
- 02.34.4.50.001 – $370
- Lakeshore access on Union Lake
- Rolling hills, meadows, & old-growth timber
- 3 miles of private ATV & walking trails
- Campsite with lake views
- Sturdy bridge crossing a tranquil stream
- Two large pole barns for storage or business
- One barn includes heat, AC, & fiber optic internet
- A rare blend of recreation & luxury living
- School District #659
- Greenvale Park Elementary
- Northfield Middle School
- Northfield High Schoo;
Living In Northfield
The City of Northfield is conveniently located approximately 40 miles south of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul, offering a scenic and historic small-town atmosphere with easy access to the Twin Cities. It’s also just about 35 miles from MSP Airport and around 30 miles from the Mall of America.
Residents love all that Northfield has to offer, including:
- Over 30 parks and miles of trails for biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing, including the scenic Mill Towns Trail and Carleton’s Cowling Arboretum
- The beautiful Cannon River, perfect for kayaking, canoeing, and riverside walks
- Northfield Historical Society and Museum, located in the original First National Bank building, the site of the famous Jesse James bank raid
- Northfield Area Family YMCA offers fitness programs, swimming, youth sports, and community events
- Two highly respected colleges—Carleton College and St. Olaf College—bring arts, culture, concerts, and sporting events to town
- Annual events like the Defeat of Jesse James Days festival, featuring a rodeo, parade, live music, reenactments, and more
- Fantastic local dining including The Ole Store Restaurant, Tanzenwald Brewing Co., Reunion, Chapati, Contented Cow, and Brick Oven Bakery
Northfield combines natural beauty, rich history, and a strong sense of community—making it a truly special place to call home!