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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.
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Absolute AuctionTuesday, October 28th at 2pm

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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

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4The Hill

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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

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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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SOUTHERN C’s RANCH10

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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

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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 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

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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.

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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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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

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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

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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

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Broker: Higbie Maxon Agney MI Real Estate Broker # 6505065017Jaime Rae Turnbull

83 Kercheval Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236