1617 Lakewood Dr N, Maplewood, MN 55119

With nearly four decades of creating special family memories in this beautiful, custom-built, split-level home, the current, original, owners bid farewell and open their hearts and doors to welcome the next, new, owner to embark on their own memory-making journey. The sharp and striking curb-appeal enhanced by a meticulous lawn and landscaping combined with a beautiful new custom overhead garage door, premium steel siding, Timberline Altra HD shingles and timeless brick accents is simply a tantalizing hors d'oeuvre for the main course awaiting inside this incredible home. Now step inside to a home so clean and updated you will have nothing to do after move-in date but sit back, relax and enjoy all this home has to offer. The rich oak cabinets and stainless-steel appliances (new in 2019) highlight the modern kitchen as it flows seamlessly into the dining room with continued rich oak railing and a soaring 12-foot ceiling. Adjacent to the dining room is access to the main floor four-season porch; a room that will easily become your go-to spot for entertaining or snuggling up with your favorite beverage and book. The warmth of the tongue and grove, knotty pine, exudes from the walls to the peak of the vaulted ceiling. From the living room and two of the three upper-level bedrooms you'll enjoy peaceful views of the private backyard overlooking the nature-filled pond. The generous-sized primary bedroom and full bath complete the upper level. Views of the neatly manicured back yard continue from the walkout lower-level family room and bedroom number four. Carefully maintained, the LG washing machine and Whirlpool dryer are an introduction to the laundry/mechanical room. The room is also home to the newer (2012) Payne furnace and water heater (2019). Add to this already abundant list features and updates such as: storage shed (2023), windows (2016 and 2020), garage door opener (2021) and lawn irrigation system (2021). Located on a quiet Maplewood side street, the location also places you within 10 minutes or less to: I-94/694 and MN Highway 36 as well as Target, Aldi, Starbucks, Caribou, Scooters, Menards, Home Depot, Hill Murray High School, 3M World Headquarters and a plethora of other amenities. And one more squeeze of frosting on this delectable cake: the sellers have invested in and make available to you the required Maplewood TISH report AND a professional home inspection. Treat yourself to a tour of this truly remarkable home that promises to "WOW" you from start to finish. Bon Appetit!