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$1,750,000
6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 50219726 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Some homes simply have a story to tell, and 280 Vincennes Place is one of them. Designed by celebrated architect Wallace Frost, with extraordinary gardens by internationally renowned landscape architect Thomas Dolliver Church, this historically significant Grosse Pointe Farms home is a rare meeting of architecture, landscape and gracious living. Frost’s contemporary vision is unmistakable in the soaring ceilings, curved walls, architectural niches and expansive windows that make Church’s gardens part of the interior experience. The impressive paneled living room, with its handsome fireplace, flows beautifully into the dining room, creating a memorable setting for elegant holiday dinners, lively gatherings and everything in between. A separate den with its own fireplace offers a comfortable place to unwind, while the exceptionally large kitchen provides generous workspace, abundant storage and plenty of room for casual dining. Then there is the screened porch. Overlooking the pond, stone walls, patios and wrought-iron gates, it feels like the kind of place that has seen generations of card games, cocktails, laughter and more than a few good-natured shenanigans. With six bedrooms, five full and one half baths, the floor plan offers remarkable flexibility, including the rare luxury of three first-floor bedrooms with three full baths. The spacious first-floor primary suite features a fireplace, two private baths and an adjoining bedroom that could become an ensuite office, den, dressing room or private retreat. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths complete the second floor. Whether you are searching for a forever home with a first-floor primary suite or simply need room to grow, gather and create spaces that work for the way you live, this home can become whatever you need it to be. It is simply that good. A three-car detached garage adds convenience, while the beautifully secluded setting creates a sense of serenity rarely found in the heart of the community. Located near Lake St. Clair, resident-only Pier Park, The Hill shopping and dining district, schools and the Grosse Pointe Public Library, this exceptional luxury residence presents a rare opportunity to own an important piece of Grosse Pointe architectural history. This is not simply a house to admire. It is a home meant to be lived in, gathered in and loved for generations.

280 Vincennes Place, Grosse Pointe Farms
$2,050,000
8 Beds ⋅ 9 Baths ⋅ 20261047305 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE BACKUP Status
Built in 1927 during Detroit’s Golden Age, 189 Cloverly reflects an era when architecture was both an expression of ambition and a celebration of artistry and culture, and homes were crafted to inspire, entertain, and endure. Designed by Detroit architects Louis Mildner and Frank Eisen, who trained under Albert Kahn, for Julius Heinrich Haass, this distinguished Spanish Colonial Revival estate comprises 10,569 square feet above grade and stands as an enduring expression of exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design.At the heart of the home, a soaring atrium creates an unforgettable architectural centerpiece, setting the stage for both everyday living and memorable entertaining. Grand gathering spaces invite intimate dinners, holiday celebrations, elegant receptions, and evenings filled with conversation and music. Throughout the home, uncompromising standards of craftsmanship and enduring materials reflect the exacting quality of the era, while handcrafted plasterwork, elegant arches, wrought iron, leaded glass, and multiple fireplaces showcase extraordinary artistry.Thoughtfully updated kitchen, mudroom, and powder room spaces blend modern livability with the home’s historic character. A private office with its original walk-in vault offers a distinctive connection to the home’s origins.Situated on a rare double lot along one of Grosse Pointe Farms’ signature boulevards, the estate’s walled grounds, classic masonry columns, and a mature arborvitae hedge create an uncommon sense of privacy just moments from residents-only waterfront parks, award-winning schools, and the shores of Lake St. Clair. Nearly a century after its construction, 189 Cloverly continues to inspire, offering a rare opportunity to become the next steward of one of Grosse Pointe’s most distinguished historic estates.

189 Cloverly Road, Grosse Pointe Farms