14574 96th Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55369

**Multiple offers have been submitted. Seller asks for highest/best by 5pm today, August 1.** A true gem in an established Maple Grove neighborhood! Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, excellent maintenance and smart updates with the most gorgeous backyard overlooking a nature preserve! Modified two-story opens with a foyer large enough to welcome a crowd and store all the shoes. Large kitchen features refinished cabinets, updated appliances and lighting, and a bayed breakfast nook with views of the front yard gardens and patio. Separate dining room walks out to backyard deck with plenty of space of grilling and seating to enjoy the nature preserve views. On the upper level, a family room opens to the foyer and looks over the backyard. An updated bathroom with separate walk-in shower and spa tub serves the two upper level bedrooms. Lower level living room includes a brick-surround gas fireplace, extra deep storage closets, and walk-out access to backyard. Second bedroom and 3/4 bathroom on lower level. If the beautiful front yard gardens and backyard nature preserver aren't enough, trails to Rice Lake, Maple Grove Arboretum, and Elm Creek Park Reserve are just blocks away!