Why Is This Minnesota Cabin $3.5M? It Comes With 113 Acres of Untouched Forest

Designed by Close Architects, the midcentury getaway with 2,000 feet of sand beach just hit the market for the first time in a century.
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Location: 9363 Father Foley Drive, Ideal Township, Minnesota

Price: $3,500,000

Year Built: 1956

Architect: Close Architects

Footprint: 1,536 square feet (three bedrooms, two baths)

Lot Size: 113.75 acres

From the Agent: "This iconic Whitefish Lake Estate captures the charm of what the original Whitefish Chain lifestyle was all about. Owned by the same family for over 100 years, this  property offers the ultimate in privacy with 113 majestic acres of untouched forestland  located right in the middle of the Whitefish Chain. Set on over 2,000 feet of prime sand frontage on Whitefish Lake, this contemporary, fully furnished three-bedroom home brings the outside in with walls of floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic lake views. Enjoy its many amenities such as a stone wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors, screen porch, deck, and tuck-under garage. This home was designed by acclaimed Close Architects."

Designed by Close Architects, the multilevel residence sits nestled among soaring trees.

Designed by Close Architects, the multilevel residence sits nestled among soaring trees.

The living areas open to a spacious deck with waterfront views.

The living areas open to a spacious deck with waterfront views.

The interior is crafted from, wood, glass, and stone. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap around the living room, capturing picturesque views of Whitefish Lake.

The interior is crafted from, wood, glass, and stone. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap around the living room, capturing picturesque views of Whitefish Lake.

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The kitchen still has its original custom cabinetry and Formica countertops. 

The kitchen still has its original custom cabinetry and Formica countertops. 

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The elevated home sits steps away from 2,000 feet of private sand frontage.

The elevated home sits steps away from 2,000 feet of private sand frontage.

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