6000 Hardscrabble Circle, Minnetrista, MN 55364

$2,000,000

6000 Hardscrabble Circle
Minnetrista, MN 55364
MLS# 6481346
Status: Closed
4 beds | 3 baths | 4160 sqft

Gradual slope to the water front. Partially finished addition on the right side of the home.

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170+ lake frontage on one of Lake Minnetonka's nicest Bays.

Solid build walkout rambler on Lake Minnetonka's Priest's Bay.

First time on the MLS since built in the mid 1950's.

Paver patio and gradual sloping lawn to the water front.

Spacious ceramic foyer, original oak detailed wood work.

This exceptional lot offers the opportunity for a slice of paradise. 170+ one the water and over 1.7 acres.

Spacious Living Room at Lake side (Piano has been removed)

The stove and over are believed to be original.

Step back in time to a simpler life. Much of the original design still exists.

Some of the drawers removed with a planned expansion.

Eat in kitchen, (New addition expansion planned but never completed)

Entry from garage to the right, pantry in center.

Windows provide the view to the finished shell that is spray foam insulated. Plans for removing the wall and doubling the size of the kitchen ceased shortly after the exterior was completed.

Full wall of built in shelves, wood burning fireplace likely a good location for an insert and gas log.

Main floor Den/Office at lake side with built in book shelves and stone fireplace.

Second of the two main floor bedrooms. Wall coverings from an Era in history.

Original ceramic, fixtures and wall paper from a time when life was a bit simpler.

Ceiling Tiles removed in anticipation of refinishing.

Knotty pine tongue-in-groove if you like the rustic warmth.

Red brick (Floor to ceiling) Fire Place, Wood Grill and Wood Storage.

Full wall of windows at lake side to enjoy the views.

Sink and back splash in bar area. Room for a refrigerator as well.

Knotty pine cabinetry. Recent addition can be seen through the windows above the sink.

Lower level bedroom at lake side (below the main floor den.

Corner basement bedroom at lakeside with exterior door.

Additional view of the basement corner bedroom.

Basement 3/4 bath with original tile work.

Basement storage room with battery back up sump pump and wiring for Back up house generator.

Laundry area in lower level and access to home expansion project.

Basement level of more recent addition also walks out to lake. Planned for a "Beach Room" for summer parties.

Back side of the Beach Room has a walk in shower after you coming in from swimming or enjoying the lake.

Another view of the garage, left of the roll up door is the exterior door as well as the door into the kitchen.

Nice long driveway provides privacy from the street.

Property Description
(Offer acce[ted subject to minor contingency) First time offered for sale on the MLS, walkout rambler, solid built with 170'+ lake frontage on Priest's Bay, 1.7 acre lot, unique opportunity to remodel, upgrade or build new on this exquisite lake lot. Seldom available find, mature trees, gradual slope to the lake, hardwood floors, ceramic, original solid construction, expansion in place. Quick close possible. Easy to show.

Details

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Contract Information

Status: Closed

Off Market Date: 2024-04-12

Contingency: None

Current Price: $2,000,000

Closed Date: 2024-05-03

Original List Price: 2100000

Sales Close Price: 2000000

ListPrice: 2100000

List Date: 2024-04-01

Owner is an Agent?: No

Auction?: No

General Property Information

Common Wall: No

Lot Measurement: Acres

Manufactured Home?: No

Multiple PIDs?: No

New Development: No

Number of Fireplaces: 3

Road Btwn WF & Home?: No

Waterfront Frontage: 176

Waterfront YN: Yes

Year Built: 1954

Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Zoning: Residential-Single Family

Bedrooms: 4

Baths Total: 3

Bath Full: 1

Bath Three Quarters: 1

Main Floor Total SqFt: 2038

Above Grd Total SqFt: 2038

Below Grd Total SqFt: 2122

Total SqFt: 4160

Total Finished Sqft: 3007.00

FireplaceYN: Yes

Lake/Waterfront Name: Minnetonka

Bath Quarter: 1

Style: (SF) Single Family

Foundation Size: 2122

Power Company: Xcel Energy

Garage Stalls: 2

Lot Dimensions: 176x349x225x437

Acres: 1.73

Assessment Pending: Unknown

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 14025

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 34 x 69

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1718

Finished SqFt Below Ground: 1289

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet

Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet: 4-10

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 14205

Lake Depth: 113

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 23 x 26

Garage Door Height: 7

Garage Door Width: 16

Garage Square Feet: 630

Public Survey Info

Range#: 24

Section#: 26

Township#: 117

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 6000

Street Name: Hardscrabble

Street Suffix: Circle

Postal City: Minnetrista

County: Hennepin

State: MN

Zip Code: 55364

Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Lake Minnetonka Highlands

Property Features

Accessible: None

Air Conditioning: Central Air; Zoned

Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Patio; Tile Floors; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Wet Bar

Appliances: Cooktop; Dryer; Indoor Grill; Washer; Water Filtration System

Assumable Loan: Not Assumable

Basement: Concrete Block; Drain Tiled; Drainage System; Egress Windows; Full; Partially Finished; Sump Pump

Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; 3/4 Basement

Construction Materials: Block; Brick; Frame; Stone

Construction Status: Previously Owned

Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen; Separate/Formal Dining Room

Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Gradual

Existing Financing: Conventional

Exterior: Brick/Stone; Wood

Family Room Characteristics: Family Room; Lower Level

Fencing: None

Financing Terms: Cash

Fireplace Characteristics: Brick; Family Room; Fireplace Footings; Living Room; Wood Burning

Fuel: Natural Gas

Heating: Forced Air; Zoned

Lake Details: Gravel; Sand

Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Basement; Laundry Room; Washer Hookup

Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Tree Coverage - Medium

Parking Characteristics: Floor Drain; Garage Door Opener; Insulated Garage

Pool Description: None

Road Frontage: City Street; Paved Streets

Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Pitched

Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional

Sewer: City Sewer/Connected

Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom

Stories: One

Water: 4-Inch Submersible; Private

Waterfront View: Bay; Lake; North

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Foyer		Main
Den	14 x 10	Lower
Den	12 x 10	Main
Family Room	21 x 14	Lower
Second Kitchen	18 x 15	Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	11 x 11	Lower
Third (3rd) Bedroom	12 x 10	Lower
Second (2nd) Bedroom	14 x 11	Main
Fifth (5th) Bedroom	18 x 15	Lower
First (1st) Bedroom	14 x 13	Main
Living Room	21 x 15	Main
Dining Room	12 x 9	Main
Kitchen	18 x 11	Main

Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: August - 08 - 2025

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