Welcome to the Minnesota Timber Frame Ranch Home Deluxe – UCT

Experience the next level of lakeside living with the Minnesota Timber Ranch Deluxe – UCT, an impressive upgrade to the original Timber Ranch home. This stunning property offers over 1,000 additional square feet of living space and a walkout finished basement with panoramic lake views. This version of the timber ranch home ultra-customizable floor plan features a relocated staircase, a spacious dining area, and a chef's kitchen featuring inset cabinetry and expansive island seating. This impressive one-story timber frame home boasts 10-foot wall heights and cathedral ceilings framed by breathtaking timber trusses. This upgraded timber home features an auxiliary garage, perfect for storing outdoor toys. Every detail in this ranch-style timber frame home has been thoughtfully designed to combine luxury, comfort, and natural beauty. This reimagined timber frame home in Minnesota takes luxury timber living to the next level.

Let's explore the inside of this ultra-custom timber frame ranch home, starting with its spacious open floor plan that connects the kitchen, dining area, and main living space. This custom timber home in Minnesota features cathedral ceilings that are framed by mortise and tenon timber trusses that define each space.

• Gourmet Kitchen: This luxury timber frame home features a chef's kitchen with a 48-inch range, a custom metal hood, and other high-end appliances. The refrigerator and freezer blend into the cabinetry, as they are hidden behind matching cabinet panels. The kitchen cabinetry has an inset design that gives it a furniture-like appearance. Thoughtful design elements like a pullout drawer for spices and a divider for baking sheets make efficient use of the kitchen cabinetry. A large island with a granite countertop features plenty of prep space and seating for four. A coffee station with a pullout microwave, prep sink, and additional counter space adds functionality to this kitchen. Beautiful lighting fixtures are incorporated above the window as well as above and under the cabinetry. Pendant lighting above the island illuminates the space in the evenings.
• Pantry: Near the kitchen, the walk-in pantry features an automatic door that opens with a gentle nudge. Inside the pantry, there is an additional refrigerator and freezer on the other side to provide additional food storage space, perfect for large families or those who enjoy entertaining. Open shelving and cabinetry provide plenty of storage for food and small appliances, and there is additional counter space for food preparation. The pantry also has a second access point with a sliding barn door, which complements the timber details throughout the home.
• Dining Room: The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area. The island ties in with the gorgeous black walnut live-edge dining room table. Near the dining room, a framed TV that looks like art when not in use is mounted on the wall and blends into the space.
• Great Room: From the kitchen and dining room, you can see into the great room. The focal point of this space is the massive quarry stone fireplace with a timber mantle and a large backlit clock. Expansive windows let in plenty of natural light, and patio doors lead outdoors to the deck.
• Guest Room: This luxurious ranch timber frame house plan features an inviting guest room with warm timber details and a vaulted ceiling.
• Full Bath: Next to the guest bedroom is a full bath with warm finishes and contemporary designs. The flooring uses a herringbone tile pattern, and the tiled shower features light gray subway tile and a pebble shower floor. A clear glass shower door adds a modern touch. The timber ceiling ties in nicely with the rich wood cabinetry, and the vanity has a granite countertop similar to the kitchen island.
• Home Office: This timber frame ranch house has a home office with a vaulted ceiling, which adds an airy, open feeling to the space. This room could also serve as a bedroom.
• Master Suite: The master bedroom feels like a private retreat with a lodge-inspired design and exquisite woodwork. The primary suite is anchored by large timbers and a substantial ridge beam above. Two large casement windows and a glass door allow plenty of natural light to flow into this space. The door provides direct access to a deck with a hot tub. A loft space with a reading nook overlooks the master bedroom. The ensuite master bathroom has an elegant marble vanity, a walk-in steam shower, and a tub designed for aging in place. The tile in the shower wraps the walls and continues across the ceiling. This spa-like bathroom features beautiful lighting fixtures and wall-mounted faucets, keeping the vanity clean and uncluttered. This master bathroom has a private toilet area for added convenience. Obscured glass windows allow light to filter through while maintaining privacy. Across from the vanity, a custom timber shelf with open shelving adds a refined touch to the space and plenty of storage for towels and toiletries. The layout of the master suite continues with a large walk-in closet with organization.
• Laundry Room: This timber home features a first-floor laundry room with pedestal-mounted machines. A Jurassic countertop style, a stainless steel sink, and cabinetry add functionality to this space.
• Powder Room: A half bath is located just off the laundry room and close to the garage for added convenience. A gorgeous vessel sink and open vanity add a modern touch to this space.
• Mudroom: Nearby, the mudroom features a wood bench, ideal for taking off shoes when you come inside the ranch timber frame house. Railroad spikes act as hooks to hang up jackets and coats. Reclaimed wood planks from the homeowner's family barn add a meaningful backdrop to custom artwork that features the island near the property. A closet near the garage entry keeps the mudroom organized and provides storage for shoes and boots.
• Attached Garage: The finished garage is a true extension of the ranch-style timber frame home. This space is fully insulated and uses the same hand-hewn trim as the interior of the house.

The upper level of this custom ranch-style timber frame home has a loft space, a bonus room over the garage, and an additional bathroom. The staircase leading up to the loft runs along the side of the great room, allowing for a clear flow in the main level.

• Loft: The loft area tucks into the roofline and has space for a reading nook and an additional guest bed.
• Bonus Room: In this deluxe version of the timber ranch home, the space above the garage has been converted from extra storage space to a finished bonus room that sleeps up to ten people. Large windows add plenty of natural light to this room. This space is just as refined as the main level of the custom timber home. The bonus room also features an additional bathroom, bringing the home's total to four and a half bathrooms.

This ultra-custom ranch-style timber frame home features a finished basement with spaces designed for recreation and entertainment. The beautifully crafted staircase that leads downstairs features hand-hewn timber treads, timber handrails, and powdercoated alumium balusters. A quarry stone wall visually connects the main level with the lower level.

• Family Room: Upon entering the lower level, a large family room greets you with shuffleboard, a pool table, and a game table.
• Bar: A full bar with a walnut live-edge top and black granite countertop has a refrigerator, sink, half dishwasher, and wine cooler. Other details like open shelving and stonework add to this space. A reclaimed railroad tie is used on the side of the counter with seating at the foot level and ties into other aspects of the home. The focal point of the bar area is the distinctive roof structure inspired by the Timber Lake floor plan.
• Wine Cellar: In the lower level of this timber frame ranch home, a temperature-controlled wine cellar features quarry stone accents and wine displayed on the walls with uplighting. Full weatherstripping ensures that this room stays cool. Timber siding around the door to the wine cellar sets this space apart.
• Theater: A railing separates the theater area from the open layout of the basement. Tiered seating with recliners and a large screen make this space ideal for game days or movie nights.
• Craft Room: A flexible space serves as a dedicated craft room with organization. This room has an egress window and can also be used as an additional bedroom.
• Guest Bedroom: The lower level of this timber frame house features another guest bedroom that can accommodate a king-sized bed. This bedroom has a large closet for extra storage. Timber details continue in here, complemented by drywall finishes. A window that looks out to the lake is supported by a boulder retaining edge.
• Home Gym: Another room in the lower level is used as a gym, but can also be another bedroom. Custom craftsmanship continues in this room with eight-inch tall baseboards with our signature hand-hewn finish.
• Full Bathroom: The lower level of this custom timber house has a full bath with a tub and shower combo, a herringbone tiled floor, and a timber ceiling. Like all of the bathrooms in this home, a humidity sensor automatically turns on the exhaust fan when humidity rises and shuts off when the levels drop.
• Four Seasons Room: The lakefront-facing side of the basement features a Four Seasons Room with a wall of sliding glass panels. These glass panels can be completely opened up during the summer months, allowing the room to flow into the outdoor spaces. The panels lock into place, and one section can be used as a standard door. A large ceiling fan circulates the air in this space. The Four Seasons Room has a beautiful stone wood-burning fireplace, perfect for cozy evenings.

The outdoor spaces surrounding this luxurious modern timber frame home are just as stunning as the interior. A boathouse with an outdoor bar is located near the lakeside. A fire pit is the perfect gathering place in the evenings. Off the deck, this timber frame ranch home has an outdoor fireplace with a concrete mantle made to look like reclaimed wood.

This modern ranch-style timber frame home features double-hewn timber siding, stonework, cedar shakes, cable railings, and extended rooflines. The home's exterior feature wall has a mortise and tenon timber truss crafted with Douglas fir. The deck features maintenance-free epoxy flooring with in-floor heat, ideal for melting snow and ice. A secondary garage with oversized steel doors includes a vehicle lift, ideal for stacking cars and even storing a boat. This space can be used for storing outdoor toys. The front of the home is warm and welcoming with a covered porch and a framed eight-foot door that makes a statement.

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