--- title: The Ensley description: The Ensley is a 121-unit active adult community in Minnetonka, MN, offering scenic surroundings and upscale amenities. image: https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_ext_sm_2026_0727-4.jpg --- [![Kaas Wilson Architect](https://kaaswilson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/KW-logo-horz.jpg?width=200&height=50&name=KW-logo-horz.jpg "Kaas Wilson Architect")](https://www.kaaswilson.com) - [Home](https://kaaswilson.com) - [About Us](https://kaaswilson.com/about-us) - [About Us](https://kaaswilson.com/about-us) - [Our Culture](https://kaaswilson.com/culture) - [Our Team](https://kaaswilson.com/meet-the-team) - [Careers](https://kaaswilson.com/careers) - Locations - [Minneapolis, MN](https://kaaswilson.com) - [Charlotte, NC](https://kaaswilson.com/kwa-nc) - [Phoenix, AZ](https://kaaswilson.com/kwa-az) - [Portfolio](https://kaaswilson.com/portfolio) - [Project Profiles](https://kaaswilson.com/portfolio) - [Awards](https://kaaswilson.com/awards) - [News & Resources](https://kaaswilson.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://kaaswilson.com/contact-us) Contact Us - #### We're Located at: 1301 American Boulevard East Suite 100 Bloomington, Minnesota 55425 -   - #### Contact Us: 📩  [kwa@kaaswilson.com](mailto:kwa+info@kaaswilson.com) - 📞 612.879.6000 #### Follow Us On - - - #### The Ensley [Multi-family housing](https://kaaswilson.com/blog/tag/multi-family-housing) 18 Aug, 2026 [Minnesota](https://kaaswilson.com/blog/tag/minnesota) 18 Aug, 2026 The Ensley is a 121-unit active adult community in Minnetonka, MN, offering scenic surroundings and upscale amenities. #### PROJECT SUMMARY   The Ensley is a new boutique-style, 55+ active adult apartment community located just 1.5 miles from downtown Wayzata. Currently pre-leasing, the community is positioned as resort-style luxury living tailored for the active adult lifestyle. Residences range from one-bedroom apartments up to penthouse three-bedroom units.   Community amenities include a clubroom with a chef’s kitchen, outdoor pool, pickleball courts, putting green, coffee lounge, game room, library, three-season porches, and four outdoor fire pit lounges — all designed to support an active, connected lifestyle.   The property emphasizes high-touch service, thoughtfully designed interiors, and a strong sense of community. Its location offers convenient access to the shopping, dining, and waterfront recreation of the Lake Minnetonka area.      | MINNETONKA, MN   | GRECO | | --- | --- | | 224,842 SQFT, 121 UNITS | 2026 |   ###### PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS - Community amenities include parlour with pool table & skeech ball, 2 courtyards, grilling stations, underground parking garage, athletic club/yoga room, library, lakeview lounge with private dining, resort-style pool, hot tub, and patio, pickleball court, putting green, 2 3-season porches, 4 outdoor firepits, art studio/craftman's quarters, coffee bar, game lounge with golf simulator and poker tables, and direct access to walking trails.  - Unit mix include one- to three-bedroom floorplans. - The Ensley emphasizes community with regular resident events, close proximity to downtown Wayzata and Lake Minnetonka, easy access to the outdoors, and amenities that focus on gathering.    #### GALLERY   - All - Architecture - Test [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_ext_sm_2026_0727-41.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_ext_sm_2026_0727-41.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_ext_sm_2026_0727-43.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_ext_sm_2026_0727-43.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_ext_sm_2026_0727-32.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_ext_sm_2026_0727-32.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_ext_sm_2026_0727-27.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_ext_sm_2026_0727-27.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_ext_sm_2026_0727-33.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_ext_sm_2026_0727-33.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_ext_sm_2026_0727-4.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_ext_sm_2026_0727-4.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_ext_sm_2026_0727-50.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_ext_sm_2026_0727-50.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_ext_sm_2026_0727-28.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_ext_sm_2026_0727-28.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-6.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-6.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-14.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-14.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-9.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-9.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-15.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-15.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-19.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-19.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-21.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-21.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-22.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-22.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-25.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-25.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-31.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-31.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-33.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-33.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-36.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-36.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-45.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/ensley_sm_2026_0610-45.jpg) 10 PHOTOGRAPHY: Kory Kevin Photography [Back to Portfolio](https://kaaswilson.com/portfolio) ##### Search ![Line Break - Blog Sidebar](https://kaaswilson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%20Break%20-%20Blog%20Sidebar.png?width=60&height=10&name=Line%20Break%20-%20Blog%20Sidebar.png) ##### Popular Posts ![Line Break - Blog Sidebar](https://kaaswilson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%20Break%20-%20Blog%20Sidebar.png?width=60&height=10&name=Line%20Break%20-%20Blog%20Sidebar.png) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/drone_25023_0026_D.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/blog/the-wagner) ###### [The Wagner](https://kaaswilson.com/blog/the-wagner) The Wagner is an 180 unit, market rate... 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