Designed by legendary architect Albert Kahn and set on a rare, private acre in the heart of Grosse Pointe Farms, 257 Ridge Road is an architectural treasure steeped in history, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. This stately Tudor masterpiece makes an unforgettable first impression with a grand marble-floored foyer, 10-foot sculpted… Read More plaster ceilings, exquisite oak paneling with linen-fold carvings, handcrafted leaded-glass windows, custom cherub stained glass, herringbone hardwood floors, Juliet balconies, and Pewabic-tiled baths that honor Detroit's artistic legacy. Meticulously maintained throughout, the home blends historic grandeur with thoughtful modern updates, including a new electrical panel, generator, and central air for year-round comfort. The main level is rich in scale and detail, offering sun-filled formal rooms designed for both grand entertaining and everyday living. The paneled library features a bar, built-ins, and fireplace, while the magnificent living room showcases carved oak paneling, an ornate fireplace surround, and leaded French doors opening to a covered terrace overlooking private gardens and a heated in-ground pool. The formal dining room glows beneath a Waterford chandelier, and the refreshed kitchen offers newer appliances, granite counters, casual dining space, and an adjoining den/family room for relaxed modern living. Upstairs, seven bedrooms offer comfort, privacy, and character, including four ensuite bedrooms and an expansive primary suite designed as a true retreat with dual bedroom spaces for exceptional flexibility. A private gym adds further convenience. Above the attached heated three-bay garage, a two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath coach house with full kitchen and laundry provides ideal space for guests, multigenerational living, an au pair suite, or executive rental. Outside, the estate lives like a private resort with lush private gardens, brick pathways, a heated in-ground pool, and a beautifully restored pool house completing the setting. Meticulously maintained an Read Less
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Listing Snapshot
Days Online
15
Last Updated
Property Type
Residential
Beds
7
Full Baths
5
Partial Baths
2
Square Ft.
9,346
Lot Size
1.05 Acres
Year Built
1929
MLS Number
58050209466
30 Days Snapshot Of 48236
$542k
+4%
(avg) sold price
42
-8%
homes sold
52
+10%
(avg) days on market
Snapshot
Area Map
Additional Details
Property Access
Paved
Basement
Finished, Basement?: 1
Building
9,346 total square feet, 10,346 combined square feet, 1,000 lower floor square feet, 2,375 total basement square feet, Built in 1929, Architectural style: Colonial, Tudor, 2 Story, Brick, Wood
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior Features
Pool - Inground
Fireplaces
Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Fireplace?: 1
Foundation
Basement
Garage
2+ Assigned Spaces, Attached, 3 Car, Garage?: 1
Water Features
Natural Gas, Public (Municipal)
Heating
Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Other
Lot
Lot size area: 1.05, Lot size dimensions: 245 X 186
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