Oakland County Wow! House: Birmingham Area Home Offers Style, Harmony

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI — The natural beauty of a Franklin Road estate may leave some home buyers in awe. The magnificent stone French manor sits on 2.5 acres with immaculate gardens and grounds while giving spectacular views of Lower Long Lake. Stepping into this estate is like being instantly transported to Europe.

Designed by celebrated architect Wallace Frost and built in 1930, the 8,500 square foot estate exudes craftsmanship and intricate details rarely seen in today's housing market. From the floating curved limestone staircase to the walls of French doors, high ceilings, and beautiful fireplaces, to the stunning floorings, home buyers will see a truly special estate.

And while the estate's interior offers gracious living, it's the outside that offers a splendor not easily matched. Examine, if you will, just a small slice of the patio. A shaded sitting area is enveloped in lush, greenery on all sides. Immaculate flower beds lie between the patio and the home, while ivy that you might imagine growing on the side of a Harvard library is actually a wonderful adornment on the estate's exterior. Top that off with a terraced back yard leading to the lake and you get the picture: harmony in both style and substance.

Here are a few more details:

• Address: 3950 Franklin Rd, Bloomfield Township, Michigan
• Price: $6,975,000
• Square Feet: 8540
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 6 Full and 3 Half Baths
• Built: 1930

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