7085 Old Vermilion Trail Duluth, MN 55803

A breakaway portion of the previous 100+ year old Whiteside Forest Estate, this property is a 2 parcel -56 acre gorgeous retreat-blessed with wildlife, old growth pines, other mature trees, trails, water accesses, and fresh Minnesota air. Here-you can put your personal roots down and own your own piece of heaven on earth. You can love your life in a perfect 3000 sq ft 3 Bdrm, 3 Ba hand built custom log home. Located off the Normanna Road, 18 miles from downtown Duluth, this home will surely check all of your "we have to have" or “I want” boxes! This home and it’s outbuildings are very well crafted and maintained, with high quality materials throughout. As you open the door from the impressive front porch area, pride in ownership shows and you will be greeted by a welcoming and impressive foyer with ample closet space for all of your coats, boots & shoes. Then as you enter the spacious and bright living room your will note new carpet and a stone wood fireplace. You will instantly see the craftsmanship of the log work and beautiful open vaulted ceilings that will naturally carry your eye up to the cozy loft area. Then to the left adjacent to the dining room, there is a cook's kitchen that was remodeled in 2009 with hardwood floors, hickory cabinetry, center island breakfast bar, Staron counter tops, and stainless steel appliances. As an extension to your home, on the W side, there is a sprawling bright and cheery 4 season sun room with newer thermopane windows that bring the outdoor views inside all year round. On the opposite side of this floor there is a main floor master suite with private deck, large walk in closet, and private bath. A convenient laundry area and a ½ bath complete this floor. Stepping down to the walkout LL you will find a family room with new carpet and freestanding wood stove, 2 warm LL Bedrooms with daylight windows, a full updated bath and great storage with wine cellar and workshop. Do not miss the important fact that there is a new 50 year Owens Corning architectural shingle roof, many new windows, paved circular drive, compliant septic system, passing water tests, and new radon mitigation system. Outside and on the grounds there is more: A 24x34 detached garage, 22x22 garage, 12x14 heated greenhouse, fenced raised garden beds, a water feature, fruit trees & shooting range! Your dock area will take you by canoe on the Silver Pond, connecting then to the Cloquet River and on to Island Lake! This home truly is a gem!