Michigan Wow Houses: Storybook Castle, Entertainer's Dream, Birmingham's 'Purple House'

This home at 6100 Bloomfield Glens in West Bloomfield lists for $6.9 million. (All photos viz Zillow)

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6100 Bloomfield Glens, West Bloomfield | $6,900,000 million

Nestled among a lush five acre landscape, this 20,000-square-fooot storybook castle combines English warmth with French detail.

No detail has been overlooked in this truly one of a kind design, from the floor-to-ceiling mahogany built-ins in the study or to the hand plastered walls to the radiant heated floors throughout the lower level.

Resort like amenities include fitness center with dry sauna, drop down theater, 600 bottle wine cellar, and a banquet-style recreation facility.

Take a short stroll beyond the pool through grounds walking trail to find a full tennis and basketball sport court. Porte-cochere connects to an 800-square-foot pristine apartment with full kitchen and bath, ideal for accommodating visiting guests or au pair.

1755 Lincolnshire Drive, Rochester Hills | $1,175,000

This stunning home is located on an exceptional lot in Rochester Hills.

Oversized rooms, endless updtes, multiple fireplaces – the list goes on and on with finishes and features that make it stand out.

Inside, a grand entrance takes you through the home to the great room with a fireplace, two-story windows and crown molding.

In the kitchen, you’ll find premium cabinets, counter tops and stainless steel appliances. There’s an additional sitting area and breakfast nook off the kitchen, too.

The main level also has formal dining and living rooms, a private office and two main baths, one on each end of the home.

Upstairs, the master suite boasts a fireplace, massive walk-in closet, an updated bath with a separate tub and shower.

Finishing the upstairs are three more bedrooms, one with a private bath, and upstairs laundry.

The basement is finsihed with a custom-home theater, full bath, guest bedroom, kitchen, and living and entertainment space.

Outside, the lot is immaculately landscaped, offering beautiful vistas from the deck off the kitchen and large patio off the walkout basement.

211 Townsend St., Birmingham | $1,490,000

Opportunities to buy historic homes in downtown Birmingham don’t come along often.

Located across from Townsend Hotel and Shain Park, the “Purple House” is just steps from great restaurants, shopping, and Birmingham’s professional/business district.

Zoned multi-family with upper apartment, this stately home could be renovated and returned to a original single family home.

It’s loaded with charm and character – for example, wide-plank wood floors, high ceilings, tall windows, deep crown and base moldings.

It’s equipped with two forced air furnaces and central air. There’s a three-car detached garage with two permit spaces on street.

The upper-floor apartment is fully furnished with large living room, king bedroom, marble master bath, walk-in closets, kitchen, eating area, and half bath, so it offers a great rental opportunity, too.