The highlight of the home is a stunning, two-story 16 X 16 Italian courtyard with dome and cupola. Accents include Italian tile, wrought-iron balconies, custom frescos, vintage pillars and layered paint and stucco. Rarely do you find a space such as this that integrates the main level spaces and also brings to bear the light from a, truly unique, upper level and all that it has to offer.Adjacent to this space is a custom kitchen redesign that opens to the courtyard, family room, living room and pantry. The custom finishes include a generous eat-in and work space with fantastic sight lines to the all important, public family spaces. The intelligent design of this remodel conveniently locates a pantry (equal in size to most kitchens), main floor laundry, half bath, office and mudroom that all walk in a logical progression from the over-size two car garage. The second level is comprised of four different variations on bedroom space. Two of the bedrooms are generous, vaulted spaces with custom frescos. The master suite has two balcony windows that open to the courtyard as does one of the other bedrooms. What a great space for the family to retire in after a full day of activities. Worth mentioning is the orientation of the home to the backyard. Access to this space can be gained, via French doors, from the family room or the screened porch. All rooms on the back side of the home walk to or view a professionally designed and landscaped back yard with extraordinary views and incredible privacy and serenity.The unbeatable location is only blocks from the shops and restaurants of 50th and France and steps to Wooddale Park and Edina Country Club. A fantastic opportunity awaits those looking for ALL the benefits of Edina, city living in an impeccably designed property with exquisite updates that are bound to impress.