Guard-Gated Living in Minnesota: A More Private, More Connected Life at Bearpath

By Michelle Kalina

If you’re anything like me, you want home to offer a little of both: somewhere to enjoy your privacy and somewhere that makes it easy to connect.

I love a quiet evening outside with my husband and a glass of wine. But I also love meeting my girlfriends for happy hour, heading to the club for dinner or making an afternoon of nine and dine. Having those opportunities close to home is a big part of what I enjoy about club-community living.

That’s what draws me to Bearpath in Eden Prairie. For anyone searching for a guard-gated community in Minnesota, it deserves a closer look.

Privacy begins at the entrance

There’s something about arriving at a staffed gate that changes how I feel.

You turn off the main road, pull up to the entrance and receive a greeting. The gate opens, and you continue toward home. For me, that arrival brings an immediate sense of comfort. I feel more settled, more at ease.

At Bearpath, 24-hour guard-attended access is part of that everyday experience. And beyond the entrance is a community where you can enjoy your own space while keeping a social life close by.

A more private way to live. A more connected way to spend your days.

The kind of day you don’t need to plan around

Picture a slow morning with coffee on the deck overlooking Drake Pond. No rush, just a few quiet minutes before the day begins.

Later, perhaps you head out for golf. Maybe nine holes turns into dinner with friends. Or you decide at the last minute that you’d rather eat at the club than cook.

I appreciate that kind of ease. You can be social without making every get-together a production. You have somewhere to go, things to do and opportunities to build friendships.

And when you’re ready for a quiet evening, home is right there.

A home made for gathering, and getting comfortable

At 18083 Bearpath Trail, the clubhouse is directly across the street. But there are plenty of reasons to invite everyone back to your place, too.

The kitchen has room for the conversations that always seem to happen while someone is preparing dinner. The great room, with its soaring ceiling, walnut floors and custom millwork, feels special without losing its warmth.

I can picture girlfriends gathering for happy hour, a dinner that stretches well into the evening or a quieter night beside the fireplace.

Outside, the Brazilian Ipe deck overlooks Drake Pond. That would be one of my favorite places to end the day: a glass of wine, my husband beside me and a chance to catch up.

The home’s architecture gives it personality from the moment you arrive. A turret, an arched doorway and gas lanterns introduce interiors with beautiful materials and thoughtful details. With 8,144 square feet, four bedrooms and five baths, there’s room to welcome guests and still have space to yourself.

And for the golfer, a dedicated simulator room means Minnesota winter doesn’t have to end the season.

An invitation to enjoy the club lifestyle

The sellers are offering to cover the buyer’s Bearpath Golf & Country Club initiation fee, subject to membership approval and agreed purchase terms. Ongoing dues and club costs are separate.

For someone already considering this lifestyle, that’s a meaningful part of the opportunity. Golf, dinner, activities and friendships can become part of the rhythm of living here.

Could this be your next chapter?

Perhaps you already love belonging to a club and want to bring that experience closer to home. Perhaps you’re moving to Minnesota and would appreciate opportunities to meet people. Or perhaps you simply want a home that gives you room to entertain, a lovely place to unwind and a community you’ll enjoy being part of.

That’s the picture I see at Bearpath.

Privacy when you want it. Company when you’re in the mood. A beautiful home to return to at the end of the day.

18083 Bearpath Trail | Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Offered at $2,850,000

Take a closer look at the home, or contact me to arrange a private showing. I’d love to help you picture what life here could look like.

Michelle Kalina
Global Real Estate Advisor
Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty

Luxury is an experience, not a price point.