MLS# LSARLSA6122820 - 386 Garden Lake Rd Ely, MN 55731

Surrounded by a lush forest of pines and ferns, this beautifully updated home offers the perfect blend of privacy and modern comfort. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances—including refrigerator, dishwasher, built-in oven, and stovetop with stainless hood—plus a center island, open shelving, pantry closet, and wood flooring. Large, sun-filled windows bring the outdoors in, creating a bright and welcoming space. The cozy great room features a new wood-burning stove and opens to a massive deck overlooking the forest—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The main floor includes a bedroom and bath, while the spacious loft has been recently upgraded with added insulation, tongue-and-groove pine, and new carpet for year-round comfort. The finished lower level offers a master suite with walk-in closet and bath, a bonus room ideal for an office or reading nook, and a large mudroom with outside entry and abundant storage. Outbuildings include a single-stall garage with workshop area, heat, insulation, and an upper storage room with exterior access, plus a two-car garage with additional storage and a woodshed. The outdoor wood boiler provides an efficient heating option, and all buildings feature steel roofing. Trails wind through the property for walking or skiing, and the land adjoins State of Minnesota property for even more outdoor exploration. Newly planted apple trees add to the charm of this peaceful retreat—all just 5± minutes from Ely and area lakes.

Surrounded by a lush forest of pines and ferns, this beautifully updated home offers the perfect blend of privacy and modern comfort. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances—including refrigerator, dishwasher, built-in oven, and stovetop with stainless hood—plus a center island, open shelving, pantry closet, and wood flooring. Large, sun-filled windows bring the outdoors in, creating a bright and welcoming space. The cozy great room features a new wood-burning stove and opens to a massive deck overlooking the forest—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The main floor includes a bedroom and bath, while the spacious loft has been recently upgraded with added insulation, tongue-and-groove pine, and new carpet for year-round comfort. The finished lower level offers a master suite with walk-in closet and bath, a bonus room ideal for an office or reading nook, and a large mudroom with outside entry and abundant storage. Outbuildings include a single-stall garage with workshop area, heat, insulation, and an upper storage room with exterior access, plus a two-car garage with additional storage and a woodshed. The outdoor wood boiler provides an efficient heating option, and all buildings feature steel roofing. Trails wind through the property for walking or skiing, and the land adjoins State of Minnesota property for even more outdoor exploration. Newly planted apple trees add to the charm of this peaceful retreat—all just 5± minutes from Ely and area lakes.