176 Rutherford Road Beautifully Updated Home in Liberty on the Lake. This custom-built home sits on a picturesque end lot in Stillwater’s premier Liberty on the Lake neighborhood, surrounded by mature landscaping and adjacent to one of the community’s green spaces—making the lot feel even more expansive. Relax on the charming front porch with composite decking, perfect for morning coffee and friendly neighborhood chats. Entertain effortlessly on the side paver patio, ideal for grilling and outdoor gatherings. The oversized 2 car heated garage with attic storage is conveniently tucked behind the home for added curb appeal. Located just minutes from parks, playgrounds, walking trails, tennis courts, and Rutherford Elementary, this home offers both lifestyle and location. Inside, the home is filled with natural light from its southern exposure. The open-concept main floor offers a living room with gas fireplace, dining room, and an updated kitchen with Cambria quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a huge eat in island. The main level also features a beautiful powder room, main floor laundry with a custom mud room area, an office area, a sunroom with tons of natural light, and a lovely 4 season porch with its own gas fireplace with serene outdoor views. There are stunning hardwood floors on the main and upper levels. Upstairs, the owner’s suite features a spacious walk-in closet, and a private ensuite bathroom with a lovely custom-tiled glass shower and Cambria quartz counter tops. There are also two additional bedrooms upstairs that share a well-appointed Jack-and-Jill bath between them. The lower level is made for entertaining with a spacious family room with a gas fireplace, custom bar area with two beverage fridges, a large bonus room that could work as an office, game or craft room, a 4th bedroom, and a spacious luxurious bathroom with heated floors, quartz countertops, a custom-tiled glass enclosed shower, and a jacuzzi tub. Recent Updates: • Updated light fixture in the dining room (2024) • Soft close cabinet doors and drawers were done throughout the home (2024) • Bar / lounge area installed in the basement with undercounter fridges, Cambria countertop, glass shelving, and LED lighting (2024) • Upper-level bath fans were replaced with quiet energy efficient fans (2024) • New Trane furnace was installed (2021) • New roof installed (2018) This home blends timeless charm with modern updates—truly better than new. Surrounded by mature trees and just 5 minutes from historic downtown Stillwater and 20 minutes from the Twin Cities, it’s the perfect mix of community, convenience, and comfort.