$1,850,000 for Sale
242 lewiston road, grosse pointe farms, MI 48236
| Beds 6 | Baths 7 | 5,880 Sqft | 0.73 Acres |
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Property Description
Welcome to 242 Lewiston Road, A rare Wallace Frost architectural masterpiece. This French Normandy estate sits on a double lot in Grosse Pointe Farms. Built in 1926 and thoughtfully updated since, this residence blends timeless architectural detail with modern living. Frost's signature craftsmanship shines through in the soaring two-story beamed living room with wet bar, fireplace and French doors to a terrace, and access to additional entertaining room. Exceptional floor plan offers comfortable living and entertaining spaces throughout the 3 floors. Close to the paneled library with fireplace, and classic Pewabic tile accents as well as two updated powder rooms. Recent enhancements include a heated breezeway connecting to a new attached garage, a custom French kitchen with soaring ceilings & banquet dining nook, a new patio for casual entertaining. Additional updates feature a brand new designer powder room, new custom-matched windows in keeping with Frost's original aesthetic, and modern systems such as dual-zone A/C, SpacePak central air, and a full Grosse Pointe alarm system with fire and CO detection. Upstairs, enjoy a renovated second-floor laundry with servant passage access to all floors, a gas-converted fireplace in the primary suite, and spacious bedrooms with character and charm. Thoughtful conveniences include a mudroom, custom dog run, and abundance of storage over the garage, which could all be converted into an additional in-law or guest suite. Outdoors, extensive landscaping creates eight distinct garden and patio areas across the estate-sized double lot, enhanced by a smart sprinkler system for ease of care. This is a rare chance to own a true Wallace Frost masterpiece preserved, enhanced, and ready to welcome its next steward.
General Information
Sale Price: $1,850,000
Price/SqFt: $315
Status: Active
MLS#: mrsmi58050202667
City: grosse pointe farms
Post Office: grosse pointe farms
Schools: grosse pointe
County: Wayne
Subdivision: lewiston road sub
Acres: 0.73
Lot Dimensions: 191x166
Bedrooms:6
Bathrooms:7 (5 full, 2 half)
House Size: 5,880 sq.ft.
Acreage: 0.73 est.
Year Built: 1926
Property Type: Single Family
Style: Historic,Other
Features & Room Sizes
Bedroom 1:
Bedroom 2 :
Bedroom 3:
Bedroom 4:
Family Room:
Greatroom:
Dinning Room:
Kitchen:
Livingroom:
Pole Buildings:
Garage: 3 Car
Garage Description: Attached
Construction: Brick,Stone
Exterior: Brick,Stone
Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Description: Gas,Natural
Basement: Yes
Foundation : Basement
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air,Other,Steam
Fuel: Natural Gas
Waste: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary),Sewer at Street
Watersource: Public (Municipal)
Tax, Fees & Legal
Est. Summer Taxes: $14,172
Est. Winter Taxes: $13,010
HOA fees: 1
Legal Description: FMKK21, 22 LOTS 21 AND 22 LEWISTON ROAD SUB PC 258 L62 P75 WCR

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Listing By: Thomas Youngblood of Real Estate One Grosse Pointe, Phone: (313) 886-1000