11440 Avery Drive

Welcome to 11440 Avery Drive – a one-of-a-kind luxury home in Inver Grove Heights where elegance, comfort, and entertainment meet.<br />From the moment you arrive, this property makes a lasting impression. The exterior features a blend of cement board, stucco, and stone accents, providing timeless curb appeal. A concrete driveway and walkway lead you to the newly completed stamped-concrete front porch (2025). The 3-car garage features 8’ tall insulated steel doors with wood-grain accents (2021), automatic openers, built-in storage, and a professionally epoxied floor (2023). Lush landscaping with accent lighting surrounds the home, enhanced by gutters on all sides.<br />Step into the backyard oasis and discover resort-style living. The 16’ x 30’ heated in-ground pool with stairs, a new filter, sweeper pump, and automatic safety cover is the star of the show. Slate stone patios, a 22’ x 57’ poolside entertaining area, and a cozy stone firepit make this the perfect place for summer gatherings. The outdoor kitchen with a stone base, concrete counters, and a built-in stainless Weber grill takes outdoor dining to the next level. Relax on the 31’ x 13’ Brazilian Ironwood deck, complete with a decorative privacy screen.<br />Inside, soaring ceilings and premium finishes create an atmosphere of refined luxury. The grand entryway welcomes you with 19’ ceilings, stained glass French doors, black walnut flooring, and a modern chandelier. The living room features another 19’ ceiling, travertine fireplace, walnut built-ins, crown molding, and a dramatic wall of Andersen windows framing views of the pool.<br />The gourmet kitchen is designed for both chefs and entertainers. Highlights include a new Cambria quartz island with sink (2025), Thermador gas range and double ovens/microwave (2025), Sub-Zero refrigerator, warming drawer, double dishwasher, and under-counter refrigerator. Walnut cabinetry with decorative glass insets, imported granite counters, travertine floors, and a tongue-and-groove walnut ceiling panel with pendant lighting complete the space. The dining room shines with walnut flooring, stone accent pillars, a floating buffet, and expansive windows overlooking the pool.<br />Work in style from the walnut-paneled office with a built-in desk, coffered ceiling, and French pocket glass doors. Everyday living is made easy with a mudroom featuring walnut lockers, a large pantry, and a laundry room with Speed Queen appliances (2022). A half bath with a quartz vanity and vessel sink completes the main level.<br />Upstairs, the primary suite is a private retreat with a tray ceiling, ceiling fan, large windows, and an oversized walk-in closet with built-ins. The spa-inspired bath offers heated travertine floors, quartz dual vanities, a jetted tub, tiled walk-in shower with dual heads, and a cathedral ceiling with soundproof tongue-and-groove panels. Two additional bedrooms share a stylish Jack-and-Jill bath, with one bedroom featuring its own cathedral ceiling and soundproof panels.<br />The lower level is built for fun and relaxation, featuring 9’ ceilings, in-floor heating, and plush carpet. The family room includes a gas fireplace and sliding doors leading directly to the patio and pool. The recreation/game room offers a quartz-topped wet bar with walnut cabinetry, a wine cooler, and a beverage fridge. A spacious fourth bedroom with pool views and a full travertine-tiled bath completes the level.<br />Behind the scenes, the home’s systems are all updated for efficiency and comfort: new forced-air furnace (2022), central A/C (2022), air exchanger (2020), radon mitigation system, sump pump, Aprilaire humidifier, Kinetico water softener (2024), 104-gallon water heater, and in-floor heating for the lower level.<br />With over-the-top craftsmanship, premium updates, and a backyard that feels like your own private resort, this home is truly unforgettable. Schedule your private tour today and experience the beauty of Avery Drive living.