Little Orchard
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About this home
Nestled along the serene, west-facing shores of Lake Minnetonka’s Maxwell Bay, this exceptional estate offers unmatched privacy and breathtaking views. Set on 2.19 acres with over 300 feet of secluded shoreline, the property overlooks the 70-acre Noerenberg Gardens-ensuring unspoiled, wooded vistas across the bay. Inside, soaring ceilings and expansive walls of glass frame tranquil water views from nearly every room. The open-concept main level is designed for effortless living and entertaining, featuring a spacious great room and a gourmet kitchen that flows into a sun-drenched family room. Recent improvements include beautifully refinished hardwood floors, new carpet and fresh paint throughout, updated bathrooms and 3 brand new furnaces. The main floor primary suite is a private retreat, complete with its own lakeside deck, an expansive walk-in closet, and a luxurious newly remodeled Carrara marble ensuite bath with a steam shower and soaking tub. Perfect for year-round entertaining, the four-season porch offers heated floors, a fireplace, wine fridge, and indoor grill. The walk-out lower level includes a full bar, two ensuite guest bedrooms, a game room, home theater, office, and an additional heated 2-car garage with expansive storage. Spacious guest or nanny quarters offers great separation from the rest of the home. Ideally located—just 4 minutes to award-winning Orono Schools and 6 minutes to downtown Wayzata—this extraordinary home is a rare opportunity for refined lakeside living.
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Home facts
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 8
- Bath breakdown
- 3 full / 3 3/4 / 2 half
- Heating
- Boiler, Forced Air, Radiant Floor, Radiant
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Appliances
- Air-To-Air Exchanger, Central Vacuum, Chandelier, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Water Osmosis System, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wall Oven, Washer, Wine Cooler
Property
- Levels / stories
- One and One Half
- Garage
- 7 spaces · 42x59 30x55 · 4,144 sqft
- Parking features
- Attached Garage, Driveway - Other Surface, Guest Parking, Heated Garage, Multiple Garages, Storage, Tuckunder Garage
- Fencing
- None
- View
- Lake, South, West
- Waterfront
- Dock, Lake Front
Construction
- Property type
- Residential
- Property subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Construction materials
- Brick/Stone, Shake Siding
- Foundation
- 5,092 sqft
- Roof
- Age Over 8 Years, Wood
- Year built
- 2001
Utilities
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Electric
- Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Community & HOA
- Subdivision
- Little Orchard
- HOA
- No HOA
- School district
- Orono
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax
- $66,937 (2025)
- Tax with assessments
- 66937.0000
- Listed
- Apr 10, 2025
- Days on market
- 516 · 323 cumulative
Interior details
Exterior & lot
Utilities
Parking & garage
Financial details
Schools
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Estimated monthly payment
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Location
2845 Little Orchard Way, Orono, MN, 55391
Listing information
Listing information provided courtesy of the MLS. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
