Real Estate

Wow House: 70 W Boston Blvd

This beautiful Detroit-area estate is up for sale.

DETROIT, MI — If the thought of living in splendor amidst an island of decay, here's your chance!

  • Address: 70 W Boston Blvd, Detroit, MI
  • Price: $2,999,999
  • Bedrooms: 14
  • Bathrooms: 7
  • Listing Description: Where in America can you find a 4 acre estate within the limits of a major metropolitan city? Park-like fenced grounds feature a private and gated circular drive, fountain, tennis/pickleball court with pavilion, large grape arbor & a playhouse. Perennial gardens provide an ever changing vista of color throughout Summer. 30,000+ flower bulbs make Spring something special. Koi ponds & a waterfall are next to the greenhouse. 2 Carriage Houses each with 2 bedroom apartments & full basements. Garages with car lifts that allow indoor storage for 9 cars. Built in 1914 by Sabastian S. Kresge, one of the wealthiest men in America, the mansion is approx 15,000 SF, 14 Bedrooms, 6 full & 3 half Baths and 10 gas fireplaces. Grand Foyer, formal Living & Dining Rooms, Butler's Pantry, Breakfast Room, updated Kitchen, Music Room, Library, Game Room & Solarium. The Master Suite & In-Law Suite include a Kitchenette. 2nd Floor Laundry Rm, Basement Laundry, Workshops & Walk in Bank Vault.

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