Lakefront Luxury Playground - Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

Lakefront Luxury Playground Absolute Auction Tuesday, October 28th at 2pm Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

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table of contents Welcome to Grosse Pointe Shores............ 4 Lakefront Luxury Playground................... 6 Courtyard Entrance.................................... 8 Grand Foyer................................................ 10 Great Room.................................................. 12 Dining Room................................................ 14 Kitchen......................................................... 16 Breakfast Room........................................... 18 Formal Library............................................ 20 Living Room................................................. 22 Master Suite................................................ 24 Master Bath................................................. 26 Nursery......................................................... 28 Guest Suites................................................. 30 Indoor Pool and Spa.................................. 34 Exercise Room............................................. 36 Game Room.................................................. 38 Family Room and Theater.......................... 40 Outdoor Sports Area................................. 42 Outdoor Living Spaces.............................. 44

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The Hill

Welcome to Grosse Pointe Shores 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 treecanopied streets, multi-million-dollar mansions, elegant yacht club and chic shopping district.

Opportunities to play abound, whether your preference is a round of golf, a game of tennis, boating The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

on the lake in summer or ice skating in winter. A short drive away is downtown Detroit, with its cultural and historical districts offering an outstanding 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 children can walk to school. A host of municipal services 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

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Absolute Auction on Tuesday, October 28th at 2 PM.

Lakefront Luxury Playground 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 ch창teau, 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 conveniences 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.

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Courtyard Entrance 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 sweeping 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.

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Grand Foyer 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.

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Great Room Here is a room worthy of your most lavish and sophisticated experiences. The 21-foot ceiling allows for an incredible wall of leaded glass windows 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 bedrooms, giving family members exceptional privacy and convenience.

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Dining Room 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.

Guest Bedroom

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Kitchen 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 accommodate 629 bottles.

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Breakfast Room Just off the kitchen is a warm and intimate space that’s perfect for family meals and casual entertaining. 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.

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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 yourself 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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Living Room 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.

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Master Suite 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.

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Master Bath 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.

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Nursery 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.

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Guest Suites

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The four second floor guest bedrooms in the main

An additional guest suite or property manager’s

house are each en-suite with a full bath, walk-in

suite is located above the garage or carriage house.

closet and private limestone balcony. One also

This small apartment includes a kitchen, living

offers a sitting room with fireplace.

area, bedroom and office.

These spacious guest suites are graced with subtle, elegant details such as custom wallpapers, arched windows and decorations by artist Andrzej Sikora.

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Guest Suites

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Wellness Center with Indoor Pool and Spa Enjoy summertime fun 365 days a year in the

each member of the family, and two full baths

heated pool under a custom ceiling mural that

serve both the indoor and outdoor pools.

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

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Exercise Room 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.

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Billiards And Recreation Room 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.

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Family Room and Theater 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.

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Outdoor Sports Area Living 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 basketball, 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,

Next page: The gazebo makes an idyllic picnic

basking in the free-form outdoor pool or having

spot. It is reached via a boardwalk which meanders

an alfresco dinner on the flagstone pool deck, what

past the koi fish pond — a serene meditation spot

really makes this area so special is its panoramic

with overhanging trees, cascading waterfall, rock

view of Lake St. Clair. The gardens extend all the

garden and platform bench for assuming the lotus

way down to your private stretch of lakefront.

position.

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AUCTION preview schedule

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.

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

You may register to bid at any time during the preview.

auction date

Tuesday, October 28th · 2pm Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

877- 431-0902 www.GrandEstatesAuction.com Broker: Higbie Maxon Agney MI Real Estate Broker # 6505065017 Jaime Rae Turnbull 83 Kercheval Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

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