18101 Woolman Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55345

18101 Woolman Drive is truly an architectural tour de force located in a remarkably private wooded setting. It was designed by noted architect Donald E. Hustad in 1960, whose own home was featured in Life magazine. Conceptually, the home is a simple rectangle that capitalizes on the sloping site to create dramatic 12-foot ceilings throughout the living spaces, with bedrooms at the walkout level below. It is “closed” to the front but opens completely to the back, with floor-to-ceiling glass to unite inside and outside. The architect exploits a modular rhythm, with slit windows and exposed natural wood tongue and groove beams framing multiple skylights, which brings interior warmth. A sunroom and 57-foot deck foster indoor-outdoor living at this finely conceived mid-century gem. The innovative yet functional dwelling has been preserved intact by the owner and is virtually a 1960’s time capsule in almost completely original condition. Tucked away on the lot is a path to the tennis court.