8601 Chalet Road Nestled in an unbeatable Bloomington location, this beautifully updated home offers the perfect blend of privacy, nature, and convenience. Set across from a scenic nature preserve, the home features an exceptional lot, mature trees, and a charming screened porch, allowing you to enjoy the peaceful feel of country living while being just minutes from shopping, dining, and parks. A stunning new addition created an inviting main floor sunroom surrounded by treed views, making it the perfect place to relax year-round. The spacious walkout lower level offers exceptional flexibility with 2 additional bedrooms, family room, and 3/4 bathroom! The refreshed primary bathroom adds to the home's thoughtful updates. Recent improvements include all-new Pella windows and sliding doors, new HVAC system and water heater, new retaining wall, gutter guards, drain tile system, new deck, black fenced backyard, updated toilets, and a Stage 2 EV charger in the garage. An eco-friendly Origen smart sprinkler system keeps the lawn lush while conserving water, and the kitchen is already equipped with a dedicated electrical line for future induction cooking. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being just minutes from Hyland Hills Ski Area, with direct access to over 500 acres of nature preserve, endless hiking and biking trails, and nearby Normandale Lake. Located within a highly regarded school district and offering quick access to 50th & France, downtown amenities, and MSP Airport, this home delivers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Bloomington's most desirable settings.