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This 5,880 sq. ft. estate is comprised of 3 buildings: the main farm house, the carriage house and the beach house. It is nestled right on the shores of Lotus Lake in the beautiful Western suburb of Chanhassen, Minnesota.  The property was originally granted to Captain Schuman in 1856 for his military services in the Civil War by Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. 

Take a second to think about that. If you had your choice of any land in the country, what would you select? Schuman saw this beautiful property perched high on the bluff overlooking the entire length of Lotus Lake and wanted to make it his own. 

The majority of this 4,000 sq. ft. home is sprawling with time era hardwood flooring, with traces of classic stone flooring. The spacious country kitchen is perfect for entertaining or hosting large family gatherings. Although scattered throughout the entire house, the views from this kitchen cannot go unnoticed. The entire house has different species of wood ceilings that were hand hewn from the forests in Tennessee. The real wood beam ceilings create a natural warmth throughout the house. There are five separate bedrooms upstairs, some of which have private decks. The elaborate master bedroom boasts spectacular views overlooking the entire length of Lotus Lake. Located on  a spacious 1 acre lot, a conscientious buyer might consider the possiblity of 2-4 subdividable lots on this property. 

The 1,500 sq. ft. mother-in-law suite or rental opportunity is handicap accessible. This building houses 10+ spacious garage stalls, 3 on the main floor and 7+ below, for ample storage and any motorized vehicles.The galley kitchen is perfect for this size quarters. The family room is tucked behind the garage with a private back deck to allow for relaxation no matter the time of the day. The bedrooms within this building have their own separate bathrooms and are both secluded to their own private quarters within the floor plan.

The 380 sq. ft. beach house is perfect for your out-of-town guests, with a rustic cabin décor. The private staircase down to the lake provides easy access to your own private dock. The terraced stone waterfall provides a serene landscape experience.