This custom home built by City Homes was featured on the 2024 Fall Artisan Home Tour and tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Edina, Minnesota. Designed from the ground up for a young, active family of five, the brief was clear: traditional character, modern functionality, and plenty of space to raise kids and entertain friends.

That vision shows from the moment you pull up. Cedar shake siding, white Marvin windows, dark-stained double front doors, and cedar garage doors flanked by gas lanterns give the home a grounded, classic curb appeal that carries all the way through the interior. Custom-stained white oak floors, four gas-burning fireplaces, and a series of stylish chandeliers bring warmth and intention to every level of the home.

The kitchen anchors the main floor with two islands and a butler’s pantry, while the formal dining room and home office both open to the outdoors through French doors. The sunroom is a standout, featuring a floor-to-ceiling Chatham stone fireplace and a 16-foot sliding glass door that brings the backyard in during warmer months. An oversized gear closet and extra-deep garage round out the thoughtful, family-first details throughout.

Downstairs, the basement lives up to its nickname: party central. A custom wet bar, game room, and golf simulator make it the natural gathering place, while a dedicated exercise room keeps wellness just steps away. Brought to life with the help of Alexander Design Group and Studio M Interiors, The Woodland Abode is proof that a home can be beautiful, functional, and endlessly livable all at once.

City Homes is an Edina and Minneapolis area custom home builder specializing in contemporary design, luxury new construction, and craftsman-level builds throughout the Twin Cities metro.