13736 197th Lane NW, Elk River, MN 55330

This one owner home is located in Oakwood Forest, a quiet community tucked away amongst a beautiful forest of trees including Oak, Maple, Birch, Pine and other foliage, to create a very private family oasis.  The sellers designed and built this home in 1999, have raised their children and are ready to downsize.  This home was designed for entertaining!  The in ground heated pool brings lots of family and friends and you can typically use the pool for 5 months each year.  The seller had very large gatherings for holidays with their family and will miss all the space to continue the tradition.  If you like to cook and bake, you will appreciate the gas stove top and double ovens, along with an abundance of oak cabinetry, 2 double pantries, center island work space, and new appliances in 2023.  You will have options for dining; formal dining room, kitchen area or deck, which was just built in the summer of 2022.  It is maintenance free with pretty accent lighting on the posts and an awning for shade.  You will have a fabulous view of the in ground pool and gorgeous wooded back yard.  The ceilings are 9', vaulted ceilings in the living area, plus a gas fireplace and real hardwood floors in the entry, dining, and down the stairs to the lower level.  There is a half bath for guests, plus a main floor laundry room complete with sink, storage cabinets and folding area.  Three bedrooms on the main level include a Jack and Jill bath, plus the primary with private ensuite with jetted tub and glass block walk in shower.  Bedrooms 4 and 5 are in the lower level, along with another full bath.  The family room is very spacious and features a wood burning fireplace.  Walk out to the lovely patio and pool area.  There is so much extra storage space, plus a 17x18 tuck under garage for storing the gardening tools, lawn and pool equipment.  The furnace/AC was replaced in 2021, there are 2 hot water heaters and 1 horse water pump.  The main 3 car garage is 936 SF and is heated and insulated, leaf filter and poured landscape curbing were added in 2022. The roof was replaced in the summer of 2021, There is a pretty landscaping/retaining walls around the home.  The garden is in and all fenced!  Of course you will enjoy all the entertainment that deer bring, along with great bird watching, turkeys and other small wildlife.  This is a low traffic dead end street and is a great setting for raising your children.  Enjoy country living with just a short drive to conveniences.  There is still time to use the heated pool!