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The River Valley Residence a three-story home at sunset with white panels, wood-look cladding, black lap siding, a cantilevered entry canopy, and a wood-tone garage door

Mississippi River Valley Residence

Escape to nature and enjoy the best of both worlds with this modern gem nestled in the woods high atop the Mississippi River bluff. This stunning Inver Grove Heights artisan home boasts a sleek design and clean lines, while seamlessly blending in with its natural surroundings.

Status: Completed
Beds: 4
Baths: 4
Garage Stalls: 3
SQFT: 6120
Location: Inver Grove Heights

Behind The Design

The homeowners were looking for the ultimate combination of privacy, a sense of living in the trees, views in every direction with floor-to-ceiling glass, and a very modern aesthetic.

A 21-foot-long chandelier hangs down in the home’s grand entryway, dazzling all who step inside.

Entry nook with a floating black stone bench, rift oak wall cabinet, round wood wall pegs, framed line art, and a wood plank ceiling
Sunlit three-story stairwell with floating ash treads, black steel stringer, glass railings, globe pendants, and tall windows to the woods
Close-up of a terrazzo integrated sink with a matte black wall-mount waterfall faucet, round mirror, oak slat wall, and eucalyptus in a white vase
Home office with a walnut writing desk, bentwood desk chair, navy brushstroke art pair, and a large black-framed window to the trees
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Dining room with a dark oak table and gray boucle chairs facing a white oak kitchen with a white plaster hood and Cambria slab backsplash
Kitchen aisle between a white oak island and a pro-style dual-fuel range, with glowing toe-kick lights and a window wall to the trees
White oak breakfast nook with a butcher block table, cream barn sconce, and white blossom branches in a glass bottle
Kitchen window wall framing treetops above a long run of white oak base cabinets, beside a waterfall island with black counter stools
Kitchen corner view with a built-in warming drawer, hanging oak linear light, and an abstract painting between two black window walls

Biophilic Design

The main level features a gorgeous private office, a stunning living room with floor-to ceiling glass, a baby grand piano and entertainment area, a modern linear fireplace, and a screened porch overlooking the wooded ravine.

The enormous kitchen is complete with Crystal Cabinetry with a white oak finish, a convenient walk-in pantry, and a secret breakfast nook.

Living room with a black linear fireplace, mounted TV, white oak built-ins, tufted sectional, and two wood-frame armchairs facing the Mississippi River
Front-on fireplace wall with a black surround, styled white oak shelves, and folding glass doors open to a screened porch
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Corner living room with floor-to-ceiling glass on two sides, a tufted gray sectional, marble coffee table, and the Mississippi River in Inver Grove Heights
Portrait view of a linear fireplace below a framed art TV, with lit white oak shelves, a bentwood armchair, and a marble coffee table
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Upstairs loft with a tufted chaise sectional, two round upholstered ottomans, an abstract diptych, and three tall windows into the trees
Laundry room with sage green slab cabinets, poppy line drawing wallpaper, a hanging rod under an oak shelf, and front-load machines on pedestals

Sustainable Living

The stunning master suite boasts walls of triple-pane windows for ultimate comfort and tranquility, a sleek fireplace that anchors the space, and a seat that invites you to unwind.

This luxurious bathroom showcases a double vanity, heated floors, an open double shower, and a soaking tub—perfectly designed for ultimate relaxation while overlooking the serene wooded ravine.

Morning light across a bedroom rug and bench, with a bird nest sketch on the mantel and a wide view of the river bend below
Primary bedroom with a black oak bed, white bedding, upholstered bench, glass lamps, and a linear fireplace below a floating oak mantel
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Freestanding soaking tub centered in a floor-to-ceiling window framing a river valley, with a striped marble side table and glass shower
Double walk-in shower with two frameless glass panels, matte black rain heads, textured white tile, and large gray stone-look floor tile
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Primary bath with a rift oak double vanity, glowing toe-kick light, three black-framed mirrors, globe sconces, and a freestanding tub by the window
Guest bedroom with a retro dandelion print accent wall, gray upholstered headboard, whitewashed oak bed, and a corner window to the woods
Kids bedroom with a gray sketched animal wallpaper accent wall, weathered oak bed, faceted black lamps, and a window into treetops

Unmatched Entertainmnet

Multiple entertainment spaces are located throughout the home, including a game room with a pool table, a wet bar, and a sunken playroom with space for a future golf simulator.

The spacious rooftop deck is perfect for taking in the fresh air, views for miles, and unparalleled sunrises and sunsets. Plus, you’ll discover solar panels that help to power the home.

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Lower-level family room with a charcoal accent wall, mounted TV, rustic media console, cognac leather swivel chair, and a butcher block wet bar
Bar shelf styling with a line drawing face print, wine bottles, glassware, a black knot sculpture, and bar tools on a cutting board
Bath with a floating birch vanity, black framed mirror and linear light, and a doorless walk-in shower in charcoal stacked tile
Guest bedroom with a reclaimed wood panel bed framed in black, white bedding, glass gourd lamps, and a wide window to green woods
Home gym with speckled rubber flooring, a stationary bike, adjustable dumbbells, yoga mats, and corner windows over a wooded river bluff
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Rooftop terrace at dusk with a frameless glass railing, linear fire table, turf patch, and a sweeping view of the Mississippi River through wooded bluffs

Energy Efficient Features

We have a passion for creating modern homes that not only look stunning but are environmentally-friendly to help reduce your home’s carbon footprint. 

Certifications

Energy Star
EPA Indoor AirPlus
DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes

Tactics + Methods Used

Continuous Exterior Rigid Insulation
Interior Cellulose Insulation
Triple Pane Windows
Tesla Powerwall 
PV Solar

Details and People Behind the Project

Builder: Sustainable 9
Architectural Design: Unfold Architecture
Interior Design: Sustainable 9
Landscape Architecture: Biota Landscapes
Tours: Artisan Tour 2023
PHOTO + VIDEO: SPACECRAFTING
Featured Products: Lincoln Windows, H Windows, Crystal Cabinets, Cambria Surfaces, Trespa Pura Siding
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