lakefront luxury playground - grosse pointe shores, mi
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Auction Date: October 28, 2014 Welcome to one of the grandest homes in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in America! Located on the shore of Lake St. Clair, 15 miles north of downtown Detroit, Michigan, it was custom built in the style of a 16th century French chateau. This masterpiece strikes a perfect balance between elegance and intimacy, combining palace-sized rooms and opulent custom finishes with modern comforts and play zones for the entire family.TRANSCRIPT
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Absolute AuctionTuesday, October 28th at 2pm
Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
Lakefront Luxury Playground
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Welcome to Grosse Pointe Shores ........... 4Lakefront Luxury Playground .................. 6Courtyard Entrance ................................... 8Grand Foyer ............................................... 10Great Room ................................................. 12Dining Room ............................................... 14Kitchen ........................................................ 16Breakfast Room .......................................... 18Formal Library ........................................... 20Living Room ................................................ 22Master Suite ............................................... 24Master Bath ................................................ 26Nursery ........................................................ 28Guest Suites ................................................ 30Indoor Pool and Spa.................................. 34Exercise Room ............................................ 36Game Room ................................................. 38Family Room and Theater ......................... 40Outdoor Sports Area ................................ 42Outdoor Living Spaces ............................. 44
4The Hill
You’re invited to enjoy the luxurious lifestyle
of one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in
America! Sometimes called the Newport of the
Midwest, Grosse Pointe Shores borders Lake St.
Clair — a breathtaking backdrop for its tree-
canopied streets, multi-million-dollar mansions,
elegant yacht club and chic shopping district.
Opportunities to play abound, whether your pref-
erence is a round of golf, a game of tennis, boating
on the lake in summer or ice skating in winter. A
short drive away is downtown Detroit, with its cul-
tural and historical districts offering an outstand-
ing range of theaters, museums, concerts nightlife
and professional sporting events.
Grosse Pointe offers some of the finest schools, both
public and private, in the country. Plus, they’re so
conveniently located that elementary school chil-
dren can walk to school. A host of municipal ser-
vices includes street sweeping, leaf collection and
sidewalk snow removal — maintaining an ideal
environment for jogging, cycling and dog walking
year round.
Located at 950 Lake Shore Road, this magnificent
Grosse Pointe Shores estate will be offered for live
Absolute Auction on Tuesday, October 28th at 2 PM.
Welcome to Grosse Pointe
Shores
The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club
Historic Ford Home
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Swimming, golf, tennis, basketball, billiards,
exercise, saunas, massages, movies, picnics and
more... you can do it all without even leaving
home! Custom built in the style of a grand French
château, this stunning, nearly 28,000-square foot
residence on the shore of Lake St. Clair strikes a
perfect balance between regal elegance and family
fun. Lavish finishes, including custom murals and
carved woodwork, combine with modern conve-
niences such as an elevator, laundries on two levels
and state-of-the-art sound, lighting and security
systems.
The terrace level is dedicated to good times for one
and all. With indoor and outdoor pools; massage,
steam, sauna and exercise rooms; billiards and play
rooms; tennis and sports courts; a putting green;
and a spacious family room/theater, you can do
something different every day.
The main level will impress the most distinguished
of guests, from the two-story great room overlooking
the lake to a jaw-dropping formal dining room
that can host a formal dinner party for 26. On the
upper level, the master suite occupies one entire
wing, pampering you with unparalleled luxury.
LakefrontLuxury Playground
Driving through the gated entrance and up to this
regal courtyard, you know immediately that you’ve
arrived at one of the finest estates in Michigan.
Meticulous landscaping and a fountain water
feature with Koi pond and whimsical statuary set
off the French Rococo style façade with its sweep-
ing limestone staircase and upper level terraces.
Below: The porte-cochere leads to a five-car garage
and a carriage house guest suite which is complete
with kitchen, office, full bath and private terrace.
CourtyardEntrance
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Floating staircases, an inlaid marble floor,
hand-painted murals and a spectacular Baccarat
crystal chandelier make an impression that would
rival the famed châteaux of the Loire Valley. Natural
sunlight floods into the space from the two-story
great room beyond. Just down the hall is the
elevator that connects the home’s three levels.
Grand Foyer
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Here is a room worthy of your most lavish and
sophisticated experiences. The 21-foot ceiling
allows for an incredible wall of leaded glass win-
dows overlooking the rear terrace and lake, with
custom draperies and sheers that can be lowered
by remote control. Equally impressive is the carved
fireplace with its soaring, mirrored mantelpiece
and plaster embellishments. A wet bar is built into
the space under the faux minstrel’s gallery.
Below: The main gallery leads to the elevator and
a second staircase which accesses the guest bed-
rooms, giving family members exceptional privacy
and convenience.
Great Room
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Guest Bedroom
Whether you have a large family or an exceptionally
distinguished guest list, this 36-foot-long dining room
will comfortably seat them all (up to 26 guests at the
extendable table), and take their breath away at the
same time. It is richly detailed from bevel-edged oak
floor to coffered ceiling, with a large fireplace and
scrolled ironwork French doors completing a picture
of unrivaled luxury.
The kitchen and butler’s pantry are just through
the side doors for convenient service, while French
doors at one end invite guests out onto the upper
terrace for after-dinner coffee while watching the
stars come out over Lake St. Clair.
Dining Room
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This elegantly designed kitchen looks more like
another living space, with its appliances, including
a double oven, artfully concealed behind custom
wood paneling. The custom painted range hood is
the focal point; its custom tiles are echoed on the
large center island with vegetable sink. The kitchen
complex also includes a walk-in pantry, elaborate
butler’s pantry, built-in desk and breakfast bar.
Below: An extensive wine cellar on the lower terrace
level serves the family party rooms as well as the
formal entertaining rooms on the main level. The
temperature controlled wine cellar can accommo-
date 629 bottles.
Kitchen
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Just off the kitchen is a warm and intimate space
that’s perfect for family meals and casual enter-
taining. The area is so large, there’s even room for
a seating group next to the fireplace. An amazing
coffered ceiling, elevated to more than 11 feet with
exposed wood beams and custom textured plaster,
adds a touch of elegance. The bay window lets the
sun look in, and family members look out over the
swimming pool and gardens to the lakefront.
BreakfastRoom
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Formal Library
Formal Library Carved oak paneling and ornate plaster ceiling
trims make this a setting eminently fit for the lord
of the manor. Work, read or just relax next to the
fireplace in the sumptuous comfort of this unique
space. And when your eyes need a rest, mix your-
self a drink in the wet bar and step out onto the
rear terrace for a magnificent view of Lake St. Clair.
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Elegance with a light touch reigns supreme in
this graceful, light-filled room with bay windows
at either end framing serene vistas of the front
and back gardens. Reminiscent of a 17th century
Continental drawing room, it’s a charming venue
for a ladies’ get-together or cocktail party, served
up with fancy finger foods and witty conversation.
Living Room
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Palatial is the only word to describe this spacious
retreat, which encompasses almost half of the
upper floor. The bedroom extends the entire depth
of the house, with private limestone terraces on
each side from which to view the lake in back and
the garden in front.
Below: The huge walk-in closet/dressing room offers
customized cabinets and locking drawers for the
finest garment and accessory collection.
Master Suite
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Here, too, an incredible amount of space is given
to creating spa-like luxury and comfort. Relax in
the jetted tub as you gaze out at the lake; or take
the ultimate shower surrounded by 16 showerheads
plus a ceiling rain showerhead. There’s even a built-in
vanity where the lady of the house can do her hair
and makeup.
Master Bath
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Created especially to delight the smallest members
of the family, the children’s nursery is filled with
fairy tale fun and fantasy. Custom toy shelves
appear to be supported by leafy trees (really made
of custom millwork) and the walls are brightened
with hand-painted designs. Kids will also adore
climbing to the loft where a play boat awaits their
voyages of imagination.
The main floor nursery was designed for little ones
to remain in close proximity for daytime naps or
play. If you don’t need a nursery, the room could
become a lovely main floor guest suite.
Nursery
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Guest Suites
The four second floor guest bedrooms in the main
house are each en-suite with a full bath, walk-in
closet and private limestone balcony. One also
offers a sitting room with fireplace.
These spacious guest suites are graced with subtle,
elegant details such as custom wallpapers, arched
windows and decorations by artist Andrzej Sikora.
An additional guest suite or property manager’s
suite is located above the garage or carriage house.
This small apartment includes a kitchen, living
area, bedroom and office.
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Guest Suites
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Wellness Center with Indoor Pool and SpaEnjoy summertime fun 365 days a year in the
heated pool under a custom ceiling mural that
duplicates a summer sky. Nearby, a jetted spa pool,
steam room, traditional cedar sauna, and massage
room offer a variety of sybaritic experiences that
even a Roman emperor would appreciate. Cabana
amenities, including a dressing room, lockers for
each member of the family, and two full baths
serve both the indoor and outdoor pools.
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Get a serious workout in a room that’s made for
state-of-the-art equipment, from the mirrored
wall so you can check your form to the fun yet
super-durable custom rug.
After you have exhausted your muscles, enjoy the
massage room, where you can unwind surrounded
by the peaceful, fluffy clouds of the custom wall
covering.
Exercise Room
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Shoot some pool or belly up to the bar in the
spacious billiards room for a fun boys’ (or girls’)
night in. Behind the bar, a full kitchen makes
whipping up snacks and drinks super convenient.
French doors lead to the outdoor pool area.
Billiards AndRecreation Room
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The open plan family room extends from the
billiards area to a home theater with built-in screen
and retractable overhead projector. Enjoy the
show while munching on snacks served from the
adjacent full kitchen. Off to one side, there’s space
for casual dining as well.
Below: An additional game room is designed
especially for children with bright colored accents,
cabinetry and space for arcade and video games.
Family Room and Theater
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Outdoor Sports AreaLiving here is like having an exclusive country club
all to yourself! Stretching alongside the house is a
putting green complete with sand bunker. Then
there’s a tennis court with viewing stand. And an
additional hard court, currently set up for basket-
ball, but easily convertible for other sports.
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Outdoor Living Spaces
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Whether you’re relaxing on the extensive terraces,
basking in the free-form outdoor pool or having
an alfresco dinner on the flagstone pool deck, what
really makes this area so special is its panoramic
view of Lake St. Clair. The gardens extend all the
way down to your private stretch of lakefront.
Next page: The gazebo makes an idyllic picnic
spot. It is reached via a boardwalk which meanders
past the koi fish pond — a serene meditation spot
with overhanging trees, cascading waterfall, rock
garden and platform bench for assuming the lotus
position.
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Experience Your Personal Paradise
Tuesday, October 28th will be your only opportunity to
make this exclusive Grand Estates Auction offering your own
– Come Prepared to Bid and Buy.™
For details on previewing the property, please call now
1-800-552-8120.
AUCTIONpreview schedule
Friday, October 24th 11am - 3pm
Saturday, October 25th 11am - 3pm
Sunday, October 26th 1pm - 4pm
Monday, October 27th 11am - 3pm
Tuesday, October 28th 11am - 1:30pm
Y ou may register to bid at any time during the preview.
auction dateTuesday, October 28th · 2pm
Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
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Broker: Higbie Maxon Agney MI Real Estate Broker # 6505065017Jaime Rae Turnbull
83 Kercheval Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236