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The Ridge

Set atop a natural ridge overlooking Lower Prior Lake's main body of water, The Ridge offers something rare even along the coveted "Gold Coast" of Shady Beach Trail: an elevated vantage point with 270-degree southern panoramic views, 131 feet of sandy shoreline, and a building site that places a future home above the landscape rather than beside it. This is a property defined by its commanding position — a site where architecture can rise to meet the horizon. 

Status: For Sale
Beds: 5
Baths: 4
Garage Stalls: 2
SQFT: 4100
Location: 14458 Shady Beach Trl NE, Prior Lake
Price: $1,850,000.00
Realtor: Chad Hanson, Harker + Woods Realty

The Site

The Ridge sits on the same prestigious block as The Point, but delivers an entirely different experience. Where The Point is intimate and close to the water, The Ridge is expansive and elevated. The building site occupies a natural high point that faces due south, creating sweeping sight lines across the main lake in nearly every direction. 

A gentle slope descends from the ridge to the water, offering the opportunity for a home that cascades with the terrain — multiple levels of living space, each with its own relationship to the lake. Mature trees frame the property on both sides, providing privacy from neighboring estates while preserving the open southern exposure that makes this site exceptional.

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The Water

The sandy shoreline below is protected by rip-rap stone, providing durable, low-maintenance lake access. From the ridge, the lake reads as a panoramic canvas — wide, open, and constantly shifting with the light. 

Southern exposure means full-day sun on the water, and the elevated position captures breezes and views that lower lakefront lots simply cannot offer. This is a property that feels like a private overlook above one of the south metro's most beautiful lakes.

The Architecture

The proposed residence is a Minnesota Modern two-story home designed by Unfold Architecture and Sustainable 9 — approximately 4,100 square feet with four to five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and multiple entertainment zones. A front-to-back pass-through screen porch and covered patio greet visitors with a glimpse of the water upon arrival, creating a sense of transparency that carries through the entire home. 

Floor-to-ceiling triple-pane glass on the south-facing facade will frame the panoramic view from every principal room. The design is engineered to embed itself into the hillside, using the natural grade change to create a home that feels both monumental in scale and deeply rooted in the land. The Ridge is available at $1,850,000 as a build-ready lot with design+build services from Sustainable 9 and architectural design by Unfold Architecture.

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 for Homes Certification
EPA's Indoor airPlus Certification
Dept. of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home Certification
MN Green Path Master Level Certification

Tactics + Methods Used

Solar Panels
Geo-Thermal Heating & Cooling
Triple Pane Windows
All Electric Home
Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) Construction
Pro-Clima House Wrap
All LED Lighting
Water Conserving Toilets & Fixtures
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) Pool Foundation

Details and People Behind the Project

Builder: Sustainable 9
Architectural Design: Unfold Architecture
Interior Design: Sustainable 9
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