THE COVE HOMES FOR SALE 

Minnetrista, Minnesota 55364

Location Highlights:
The Cove is located on Halsted Bay in the city of Minnetrista. The large neighborhood offers home sites with lakeshore and off-lake access. Homes for sale in The Cove are a 10-minute drive from downtown Victoria and provide easy access to Lake Minnetonka. Residents of lakefront homes have two permanent, marina-quality boat slips. Homeowners living off the lake can purchase a 26-foot private boat slip just a short walk from their new home. Halsted Bay is one of the largest bays on the lake, with just over 7 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 31 feet. The bay is tucked away on the west end of Lake Minnetonka and is a convenient spot to perform recreational water sports like water skiing, wake surfing, and wakeboarding. Downtown Victoria offers many exciting restaurants, including local favorites The Noble Lion, Social Ice Cream Parlour, and Ruby's Roost Bakery and Coffee. Nearby developments include Hardscrabble, Trillium Bay, and Palmer Pointe.

History:
The history of The Cove dates back to the founding of Halsted Bay. The 544-acre bay was discovered by Frank Halstead in 1855. In the 1960s, Curt Carlson bought the site that The Cove sits on today. He envisioned the lot as a great place for the future generation of Carlsons to live. Curt held onto the property for several decades until he sold the land to developers, which is how The Cove was born.

School District:
The Cove in Minnetrista, Minnesota, is an ideal choice for those looking to enroll in a close-knit school district. The community is located in the award-winning Mound Westonka School District #277. The school district offers small school advantages with big school opportunities. It prides itself on knowing every student's name and the opportunity to succeed through award-winning arts, academics, and athletic programs. Schools nearby include Shirley Hills Primary School, Grandview Middle School, and Mound Westonka High School. Neighboring school districts include the Waconia and Minnetonka School Districts.

Amenities:
Residents in The Cove enjoy lake access and resort-like amenities without leaving the neighborhood. All homes for sale in the neighborhood have access to the heated pool, clubhouse, and firepits. Off-lake homesites have access to Lake Minnetonka with 26-foot permanent dock slips equipped with electricity and water. Additionally, the neighborhood has 12 miles of trails and sidewalks that connect homes to the neighborhood parks and nearby regional parks. The Lake Minnetonka Regional Park and Carver Park Reserve are just minutes away by trail and are the ideal location to explore the adjacent 4,000-plus acres of wildlife around Lake Minnetonka.

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