A stunning 1980s Minnesota home that Prince built for his mother is on the market for $700,000.
The current owners of the Golden Valley property, built in 1985, had no idea of the property’s celebrity connection when they purchased it, but later learned the music icon threw extravagant parties there.
Stunning photographs show it has retained its 80s glamour, with a jazzy retro interior that has survived all these years.
Alathesia Stenvik and Zachary Johnson, who bought the home four years ago, only discovered the connection to the Purple Rain hitmaker after they signed a contract.
The couple then began hearing stories about the musician who entertained guests and threw lavish parties at the house, the Star Tribune reported.
The stunning 1980s Minnesota home that music icon Prince built for his mother is on the market for $700,000 — and the current owners had no idea of the famous connection when they bought it
The house has a sunken living room, separated from the entrance by two steps, and surrounded by black fences resembling those of a music venue
Prince had the glamorous house built for his mother in 1985
A neighbor even said that Prince was known to make pancakes in the kitchen.
“Prince loved extravagant parties; this was definitely one of his party spots,” Stenvik told the Star Tribune.
The 300 square meter house is packed with unique features that exude a ‘party place’ vibe.
The house has a sunken living room, separated from the entrance by two steps and surrounded by black fences, similar to those of a music venue.
A striking chandelier with black tinted glass hangs impressively above the staircase, while a mirrored wall creates the illusion of a double staircase.
“The idea is that it gives the illusion of a double staircase and makes the house look really big,” Stenvik said.
The kitchen is black and white, with a softly curved island that contrasts with hard black lines along the floor tiles. Johnson compared the look to “Miami Vice.”
Outside, a walkway leads to a deck with a Jacuzzi. The grounds then back up to a natural buffer of railroad tracks, offering scenic wildlife views and even a glimpse of the festive Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
The couple have carried out careful renovations to restore the house’s former glory while preserving its unique character
They added new carpets, paint, a new roof, gutters and a driveway, along with an additional bedroom in the basement
Outside, a walkway leads to a deck with a hot tub. The grounds then back up to a natural buffer of railroad tracks, offering scenic wildlife views and even a glimpse of the festive Canadian Pacific Holiday Train.
The couple have carefully renovated the house to restore its former glory while preserving its unique character.
They put in new carpet, paint, a new roof, new gutters, a new driveway, and added an extra bedroom in the basement.
“Our goal with all the renovations was to make the house livable and clean, but we also wanted to keep all the original features of the house,” Stenvik said.
“It had a glamorous feel that we had never seen before,” Stenvik said. “In our changes, we didn’t want to take away the glamorous feel that it had. We wanted to keep the ambiance and the original style.”
The kitchen is black and white, with a softly curved island that contrasts with hard black lines along the floor tiles. Johnson compared the look to ‘Miami Vice’
The couple hopes the new owners will continue to honor Prince’s legacy
Now that Stenvik and Johnson have plans to build their own home on a farm, they are reluctantly parting with this piece of music history.
Someone may have grander plans [than we’ve had for the house]’, Johnson said. ‘It’s a great place for someone to take it and make it into something they want.’
The couple hopes the new owners will uphold Prince’s legacy.
“It’s cool and special,” Stenvik said. “It’s something that should be preserved and not torn up. It’s a little piece of history.”