6620 Buckthorn Drive Nw, Rochester, MN 55901
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage One
Listed by: michelle kalina
Office: lakes sotheby's international realty
MLS#:7053893
Source:NSMLS
Price summary
- Price:$3,500,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$622.11
About this home
There is a moment, somewhere along the winding private drive through a canopy of mature trees, when the outside world simply disappears. Welcome to The Buckthorn. What waits at the end of that drive is a home where every detail was considered, and every space is purposeful. The result is something its owners and every guest who has been through it describes as genuinely unlike anything they have seen.
Built in 2023 on over ten acres of private woodland in Northeast Rochester, this four bedroom, three and a half bath estate defies the notion that luxury requires excess. Every room is proportioned to feel warm and livable, with the kind of quiet elegance that only comes from thoughtful design. From the moment you arrive, the architecture commands attention, a striking composition of premium materials framed by the natural landscape. Every ceiling height was chosen deliberately, soaring and vaulted where the space calls for drama, intimate and cozy where it calls for comfort.
The great room is the heart of this home. A premium Andersen window package representing an investment of over $175,000 frames a living woodland panorama that shifts with the light and the seasons, where white-tailed deer and wild turkeys pass close enough that you feel like a guest in their world rather than the other way around. The kitchen and dining areas feature hand-selected honed natural quartzite countertops, professional appliances, and a layout that invites people to gather without getting in each other's way. Custom millwork and cabinetry throughout were hand-crafted and designed on-site, providing a richness and warmth that is hard to convey in photographs. Electronic window shades, all on remote, and a whole-home Sonos audio system with multiple zones run throughout. Quiet luxuries you will appreciate far more than you expect.
The main-level primary suite is a generous space where you will start your day with expansive windows that frame the woods and wildlife beyond. The primary closet is a room unto itself, custom built on-site with boot racks and display cabinetry that eliminate the need for dressers entirely. The elegant en-suite features custom cabinetry, natural stone finishes, and breathtaking tilework.
For those who work from home, two separate private offices mean that each person has quiet space that is entirely their own. A dedicated Finnish sauna suite, heated slab foundation, a custom pet area with sleeping cubby, bathing space, and pull-out feeding drawers, and a four-stall heated and insulated garage with finished floors reflect the kind of detail that defines genuinely refined Rochester MN luxury real estate. The upper-level flex space was thoughtfully constructed with reinforced load-bearing support designed to accommodate the weight of serious home gym equipment, and ceiling bracing engineered for a punching bag, making it equally at home as a private fitness studio, second living area, or creative space.
The property is populated with native trees and plantings in such abundance you will forget you are only minutes from city conveniences, the Mayo Clinic area, and downtown Rochester. An in-ground irrigation system ensures the landscape continues to thrive through every growing season.
There are few properties in a lifetime that deserve to be called singular and unique, but this is one. Is The Buckthorn your 1 of 1?...
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Home facts
- Year built:2023
- Listing ID #:7053893
- Added:59 day(s) ago
- Updated:June 17, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Dining Description:Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Eat In Kitchen, Informal Dining Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Living/Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Jetted Tub, Main Floor 1/2 Bath, Main Floor Full Bath, Separate Shower and Tub, Upper Level Full Bath, Walk-In Shower Stall
- Kitchen Description:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Tankless Water Heater, Wall Oven, Wine Cooler
- Basement:Yes
- Living area:5,626 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air, Zoned
- Heating:Boiler, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Hot Water, In-Floor Heating, Radiant, Zoned
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt, Metal, Pitched
- Year built:2023
- Building area:5,626 sq. ft.
- Lot area:10.31 Acres
- Lot Features:Tree Coverage - Medium
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Century
- Middle school:Dakota
- Elementary school:Overland
Utilities
- Water:Shared System, Well
- Sewer:Private Sewer, Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$3,500,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$622.11
- Tax amount:$9,460 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Tankless Water Heater, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Wine Cooler
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Air-To-Air Exchanger, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Water Heater, Humidifier, Iron Filter, Tankless Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
Parking
- Parking description:Asphalt, Attached Garage, Electric, Floor Drain, Garage Door Opener, Guest Parking, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:4
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