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Wooded lakefront home with a long dock extending into the water.
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$3,250,000

8597 Sunset Shores

6 Beds 4 Baths 3,356 Sq.Ft. 3.73 Acres

Description

Set along 300 feet of pristine shoreline on Upper Whitefish Lake, this extraordinary Northwoods estate a rare combination of privacy, recreation, and legacy ownership on the Whitefish Chain. The primary homesite includes 3.73 acres on Upper Whitefish Lake, with and option for additional 17.67-acre adjoining parcel offering access to the Chain through Mud Lake.

Surrounded by towering pines and protected Northwoods beauty, the property offers a sense of seclusion seldom found on one of Minnesota's premier lake chains. Expansive lakeside decking, a dramatic three-season porch, and walls of windows capture breathtaking water views and create seamless indoor-outdoor living.

Designed for gathering, the home blends timeless lodge-inspired architecture with exceptional comfort. Warm wood finishes, soaring ceilings, multiple fireplaces, spacious living and family rooms, and a main-level primary suite with lake views create inviting spaces for both everyday living and entertaining.

Guests and extended family will appreciate the seasonal guest cabin, while the attached garage, detached three-car garage, workshop, and additional storage spaces provide ample room for vehicles, watercraft, hobbies, and recreational equipment.

Beyond its impressive acreage and shoreline, this estate offers something increasingly difficult to find: space, privacy, and permanence. Surrounded by towering pines and connected to the Whitefish Chain, it is a property designed to be treasured for generations.

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Location

8597 Sunset Shores, Pine River, MN 56474

Status

For Sale

Property Amenities

Interior
Laundry room Main Level
Fireplace Two Sided, Family Room, Free Standing, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Appliances Air-To-Air Exchanger, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Other, Refrigerator, Washer
Total Bedrooms: 6
Half Bathrooms: 2
Three-Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Area & Lot
Total area 4,018 Sq.Ft.
Lot Area 3.73 Acres
Living area 3,356 Sq.Ft.
MLS® ID 7022599
Year Built 1999
School District Pine River-Backus
Water Frontage Dock, Lake Front
View Description Lake,Panoramic,West
Type Residential
Status For Sale
Exterior
Stories 2
Air conditioning Central Air
Heat type Forced Air, In-Floor Heating
Disability Features None
Water Source 4-Inch Submersible
Garage Space 5.0
Sewer Mound Septic, Septic System Compliant - Yes
Parking Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Multiple Garages
Lot Features Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium
Roof Age Over 8 Years
Finance
Sales Price $3,250,000
Real Estate Tax $14,259 yearly
Log-sided home framed by tall pines, with a broad paved driveway and attached garage.

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