A Gilded Age mansion in the heart of Detroit’s Palmer Park is on the market for $1.95 million, a $50,000 discount from its original asking price last month.
The 9,305-square-foot mansion was designed and built in 1928 by a Hungarian engineer. József GaramBest known for his pioneering role in the automobile industry, he was the lead designer of Ford’s Model T.
“He was personally selected Mr. Henry Ford ‘For tasks’ and report list of agents Amen Shahridian.
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The second owner of the nearly one-acre property is donald emmanuelA construction magnate who founded Michigan’s largest black-owned construction management company.
handmade house
But the property’s history with notable owners isn’t the only thing that’s notable about it. The seven-bedroom home is filled with original handcrafted details, including custom woodwork, textured plaster walls, and imported light fixtures and tile.
“When you walk into the front door of this house, it’s a truly breathtaking experience,” Shafrizian said. “It’s equal parts grandeur and practicality. No two rooms in the house are the same. Much of the woodwork was imported from Hungary, as was the handmade wet bar in the basement.”
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And one of the most appealing features of this home really gets people talking.
“The most unique outdoor feature, in my opinion, is the competition-sized in-ground pool,” Shafrizian said. “At over 80 feet long, this is the largest residential pool in the city.”
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This home is also perfectly located near many other outdoor activities and destinations.
“This property is directly adjacent to the Detroit Golf Club golf course. [and] We’re also just a short distance from the 296-acre Palmer Park, which is filled with forests, tennis courts, hiking and biking trails,” Shafrizian said.
This historic home is also just minutes from the upscale retail and fine dining of Detroit’s Fashion Avenue.