Elevated Escape
A tranquil lifestyle awaits just above the tree line at Wild Oak Condos by Enclave. Nestled within North Fargo’s historic Oak Grove neighborhood, Wild Oak carves out 14 top-tier condos with a birds-eye view of Wildflower Grove Park, the Red River, and downtown Fargo. The result of a collaborative effort between Enclave, T.L. Stroh, and Radiant Homes, Wild Oak condos provide an uncommon fusion of pristine privacy for owners above, and adventurous outdoor lifestyles for distinguished rentals below – sharing only a spectacular skyline and mutual appreciation of unbridled nature.
BY Tracy Nicholson | PHOTOGRAPHY BY Jill Ockhardt Blaufuss
If you’re ready to right-size your lifestyle and reconnect with Mother Nature, North Fargo’s Wild Oak condos are a prime place to own an unobstructed view. Stepping out onto the limb of the fifth-floor condos and private treetop balconies, Wild Oak simultaneously celebrates the skyline and the neighborhood’s beloved roots. Scanning the skies, residents will find a fusion of views — from the site’s mature treetops to the glowing lights of downtown, the full sail of the Hjemkomst Viking Ship, and the tranquil waters of the Red River — exploring every angle of the historic horizon.
From Left: Enclave Founders Austin Morris & Ben Meland
CAPTURING THE VIEW
“Four years ago, we saw the opportunity to develop something really special here,” said Austin Morris, Enclave’s Co-Founder and CEO of Development. “The idea of five stories above a mature treeline was appealing, but the fact that the neighborhood is walkable and bikeable to downtown Fargo was also a big draw. We love that it’s a really quiet area, with riverscapes on both the east and west sides.”
Since 2011, Enclave’s founders, Austin Morris and Ben Meland have been synonymous with a thoughtful mentality of developing only what will authentically serve residents, community growth, and city resilience - projects that make a positive impact today and into the future.
PRESERVING PRIVACY & COMMUNITY
For homeowners who desire more than elevated views of Fargo-Moorhead, Wild Oak’s grounded surroundings will undoubtedly impress. Here, owners come home to a sleek and discreet retreat, welcomed by a private lobby and package room that leads to a dramatic, high-contrast design, flowing from the kitchen and coffee bar to the entertainment clubroom. Owners are invited to relax in a daylit space infused with white oak, acoustical ceiling beams, and natural stone elements alongside a cozy fire-side lounge setting. “The team envisioned this to be an inviting and intimate environment where condo owners can gather and host delightful events, or simply come together over morning coffee,” added Enclave’s Director of Marketing, Christina Graalum.
Homeowners also have access to two heated underground parking stalls, a private condo elevator, one storage unit, a state-of-the-art fitness center and yoga studio, a rooftop patio, and soon, an on-site 24/7 mini-market.
While Wild Oak activates distinct indoor amenities, some catered to condo owners and others specific to renters, its connection to outdoor activities unites everyone. The lifestyle development gives residents a designated bike storage room and workstation that opens to an outdoor path, paving the way to the area’s river trails, Wildflower Grove Park, and the community gardens.
ELEVATED ESCAPE
In the Wild Oak model home, Enclave’s founders present an elevated vision of “approachable modern” that leverages collective creativity. Although Enclave is the developer, builder, and manager of the community, Morris and Meland recognized the potential of collaboration with Terry Stroh of T.L. Stroh Architecture and David Reid of Radiant Homes, both bringing a depth of experience in ultra-custom residential homes.
“Radiant Homes contributed beautiful residential build details to our model unit, and we finished the space with furnishings from our design team and decor by Eco Chic Home. We all worked seamlessly together to bring this project to life,” said Graalum. “While the other units remain a blank slate for personalization, we aimed for this condo’s design intent and attention to detail to set the stage – showing potential owners what’s possible.”
CULINARY PAIRINGS
Within a dynamic design collab, Hurner worked closely with Cathy Michels, CKD, of Wood Specialists to bring the kitchen’s magnificent rift-cut white oak cabinetry and custom paneled appliances to its full height and potential. The design pairs cabinetry in Sherwin Williams Black Magic and Natural Grain dull stain with a quartz backsplash and leathered finish quartzite for a dual waterfall edge island.
Designed to integrate form and hidden function, the kitchen offers under-cabinet lighting and outlets, toe-kick lighting, generous storage on both sides of the island, and hide-away counter cabinetry for appliances.
Positioned for convenience between the kitchen and living room, the team continued the condo’s cohesive finishes with full overlay cabinets and rift-cut white oak shelving within a custom bar and wine fridge entertaining space.
DAY-LIT LIVING
Framed by expansive windows overlooking treetop and skyline views, the condo’s living room showcases white oak hardwood from floor to ceiling; a design that leans into a seamless connection with nature, from the indoors to the outdoors. Hurner further defined the space with a stone hearth, limestone tops, a limewash entertainment wall, and a six-foot linear glass fireplace with custom steel surround.
Accenting the space is a beautiful collection of decor from Eco Chic Home, multi-textural furnishings by Enclave’s interior design team, and a large, custom art piece painted by Hurner.
“At Wild Oak, with its positioning just above the tree line, owners get a sense of immersion in nature,” said Hurner. “We integrated biophilic design principles, incorporating elements like natural stone, wood, and textures that enhance the overall living experience at Wild Oak”
ARCHITECTURAL OUTDOORS
Wild Oak’s balconies were designed to optimize size, privacy, and placement, providing ample outdoor space for a large dining table, a hot tub, and lounge seating. To maximize floorplans, select condos feature two outdoor patios – one accessible from the dining room and another from the primary suite. To ensure privacy, Enclave and T.L. Stroh meticulously integrated architectural solutions for distinct visual separation.
PRISTINE PERSONALIZATION
Wild Oak condos are primed for complete customization, like the model’s primary suite with breathtaking views, a large walk-in closet, and a stunning white oak primary bath, including floor heat, a soaking tub, glass-enclosed tile shower, Kohler plumbing, and oversized mirrors.
The condo’s 14 unique layouts range from 1,300 to over 2,400 square feet, with one- to three-bedroom configurations, all able to be uniquely tailored to the homeowner’s lifestyle. The only consistent details are the 12-foot ceilings in the main living space, expansive windows, balconies, and primary suite.
RED RIVER RESTORATION
“We felt like this site was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a new living environment within the historic Oak Grove neighborhood; this entire area is just beautiful,” said Morris.
“Wildflower Grove Park, which extends from Wild Oak, inspired the name and connects residents to the Red River Trail system traveling from Oak Grove Park to Lindenwood Park.” Wildflower Grove Park is part of the Urban Woods & Prairie Initiative with Audubon Dakota, led by local volunteers who oversee and maintain nearly 1,000 acres of restored grasslands and woodlands along the Red River.
“This project was truly realized at the best level of collaboration, really showcasing all of our teams’ capabilities,” said Morris. “I am so proud of the team for not missing one level of detail. At Enclave, we talk a lot about how that last one percent matters. Wild Oak was designed to illicit stages of emotions that build up to something truly special.”
DESIGN DETAILS
Wild Oak Developer/Builder/Property Manager: Enclave
Custom Condo Contractor: Radiant Homes
Architect: T.L. Stroh
Interior Designers: Ashley Hurner - Enclave, Donna Wiger - T.L. Stroh
Staging Decor: Eco Chic Home
White Oak Flooring: Engineered hardwood - Fargo Linoleum
Lighting: Valley Lights
Bedroom Carpet: Wool - Fargo Linoleum
Custom Bath Tile: Fargo Linoleum
Floating Shelves & Bench: Dakota Timber
Cabinetry: Slab with 7/8” frame - Cathy Michels, CKD, Wood Specialists
Countertops: Quartzite, Spalding Stone
Kitchen Backsplash: Quartz, Spalding Stone
Appliances: Thermador - Rigels
Large-Scale Living Room Art: Ashley Hurner
Fireplace: Hebron
Custom Closet Systems: Wood Specialists
Fixtures: Kohler - Fergusons
Plumbing: Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C
For more information, contact:
Enclave
701.478.4300
enclavecompanies.com
Wild Oak Condos
505 Oak Street North, Fargo, ND
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701.997.2569
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