22620 Hayward Ave N Forest Lake, MN 55025

Luxury Waterfront Home with Stunning Sunsets & Private Retreat. Experience the ultimate in lakeside living at this executive two-story, 6-bedroom, 6-bathroom estate nestled on a private lot along Forest Lake’s pristine shores. Boasting 9,641 finished square feet, this home offers expansive views of the lake, the finest sandy beach, and nightly sunsets to enjoy from a 300+ foot dock (valued at $200,000). The property is bordered by serene wetlands, ensuring privacy with no neighbors behind you. Step inside the grand two-story foyer, complete with maple floors, a sweeping staircase, and decorative ledges that welcome you with warmth and elegance. The executive office, situated just off the entrance, features glass French doors, built-in cabinetry, and dual workstations, making it ideal for working from home. Adjacent, the formal dining room, complete with a butler's pantry or coffee bar, offers space for memorable gatherings and all your entertaining needs. The main floor family room impresses with a soaring 22-foot stone-front gas fireplace and breathtaking lake views, creating a cozy yet majestic atmosphere. The gourmet kitchen includes Cambria countertops, a tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances (including a built-in refrigerator and beverage cooler), a cooktop with vented hood, convection microwave, and wall oven with a warming drawer. A lakeside breakfast nook, with bay windows and a vaulted cathedral ceiling, is the perfect spot for morning coffee with lake views. The amazing Trex deck and custom paver patio both span the whole back of the home for your enjoyment! The main floor primary suite offers a gas fireplace, access to the outdoor deck, a spacious walk-in closet with built-in dressers, and a private washer and dryer. The spa-like bathroom features a jetted tub, a full tile steam shower, a double vanity, a makeup counter, and a private toilet room with a bidet. Upstairs, a dramatic catwalk leads to a loft ideal for a reading nook or a baby grand piano, overlooking both the foyer and family room. The upper level includes five additional bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a full laundry room, providing abundant space for family and guests. What makes this home unique is the lower level, which is designed for entertainment, with a spacious family room, a gas fireplace, and a custom 200 gallon saltwater aquarium with the home’s mascot, an amazing puffer fish included. A billiards area, perfect for games, is complemented by a full bar with Cambria countertops, a tile floor, dishwasher, refrigerator, and ice maker. The home gym offers space for exercise, while the pool and hot tub room—with its glass greenhouse ceiling—provides an oasis to relax and rejuvenate. This space also includes a 3/4 bathroom with a walk-in tile shower, washer and dryer, and ample locker storage. Additional features include 10-foot main floor ceilings, central vacuum, full security system with and intercom systems, smart thermostats, Crestron lighting system, ethernet and 2 wifi boosters, osmosis water treatment system, in-floor heating in the lower level and bathrooms, three separate furnaces, three laundry rooms, three fireplaces, epoxy-floored heated garages (two car attached with in floor heat and trough drain, three car detached with a 544 sq. ft. bonus room with living quarters), and a whole-house generator for peace of mind. Don’t miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind luxury retreat on Forest Lake, offering the best in privacy, amenities, and waterfront living.