In a deeply etched cove along the shores of The Big Lake, a family of peregrines took up residence. There is drama, energy and scale here that befits the home territory of a peregrine clan. A thoughtful and talented architect sensed the qualities of this place. He brought his vision of a getaway, a place of respite, and over time constructed a true gem, a polished agate of a log home. The architect was also a master woodworker, imbuing the home with the flourishes of his creations. His sensibilities combined old world charm with Scandinavian Modern resulting in a timeless creation. He titled it Ravencliff, for they too find this place irresistible. The cove is deep, mysterious and booming in the gales of Superior. Grassy, piney shelves of land slant toward the waves. From corner to corner there is 450+ feet of frontage, but the meander measurement into the depths of the cove would add much more. Two bedrooms, one bath and a living room with commanding views over all that cool fresh water. The loft bedroom is warm woodwork, spacious and accessed by a marvel of engineering. A den downstairs walks out to the shore and deeper in is a billiards room: the table hand-crafted by the architect. There’s more, it’s a bit of a “campus” of buildings thoughtfully arranged. The log workshop/studio is light-filled, inspiring and awaits your vision. Could easily be modified into additional sleeping space for friends and family. It includes a one-stall garage and a peaceful lofted space that is outside of time and space. Move to the east along the trellised walkway covered with grape vines to arrive at the log sauna. If necessary, it too can accommodate sleeping guests in its antechamber and loft. Commanding views of the lake predominate as you rest on a log bench for the ages, steam lifting away from your body, carrying away your concerns, aches. Once all was in place, the architect encouraged the indigenous flora to return. It thrives in beauty all around. A word on doors: he made them, took pride in them, and the heft of them is a pleasure. Charming Schroeder is nearby, about a half mile to Sugarloaf Cove Interpretive Center, skiing and golf at Lutsen 15 minutes. Though, staying put is the mode of this place: cribbage, fires in the gorgeous wood stoves, billiards tournament, holing up with a book, or getting gourmet in the class-act kitchen. Arriving here feels like stepping into a dream, into a childhood vision – an archetype of Gitche Gummi Getaway.
Sold for $1,120,000 on 03/10/23
$1,120,000
42 Beacon Hill Dr, Schroeder, MN 55613
2beds
2,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
2.43 Acres Lot
$1,318,700 Zestimate®
$431/sqft
$1,468 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 15, 2025 at 05:29pm
Listed by:
John Oberholtzer 218-370-0236,
TimberWolff Realty LLC
Bought with:
Mike Larson, MN 20340838
Lutsen Real Estate Group
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors,MLS#: 6106795

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Great Views! Cool closet doors.
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bathroom
- Description: Tiled floors, great views!
- Level: Main
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 9
Dining room
- Description: Cozy, between Living room and Kitchen.
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 8
Family room
- Description: Great Wood Stove, terrific views, walks out to shore.
- Level: Lower
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
Kitchen
- Description: Gourmet all the way.
- Level: Main
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 11
Living room
- Description: Terrific Views! Awesome ceilings, nice wood stove. Opens to deck.
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Loft
- Description: Huge bedroom. Private. Warm woodwork.
- Level: Upper
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 19
Rec room
- Description: Billiards! Or make it what you want. Spacious. Nice woodwork details.
- Level: Lower
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 x 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Boiler, Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Fireplace(s), Wood, Propane, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Electric
- Laundry: Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tiled Floors
- Windows: Double Glazed
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walkout,Den/Office,Family/Rec Room,Fireplace,Utility Room,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Basement
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,924
- Finished area below ground: 676
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Gravel, Detached, Heat
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake Superior
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake Superior
- Waterfront features: Lake Superior, Waterfront Access(Private)
- Body of water: Lake Superior
- Frontage length: 320
Lot
- Size: 2.43 Acres
- Dimensions: 260 x 345
- Features: Many Trees
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Sauna, Workshop, Studio
- Foundation area: 1416
- Parcel number: 202900050
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank-Rented
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Log Home
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Arrowhead Electric
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Schroeder
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $250 annually
- Services included: Snow Removal