43 McKinley Plc Grosse Pointe Farms MI $1,850,000

Welcome to the McKinley Estate, located in the heart of Grosse Pointe farms, a beautiful, upscale, suburban community on the shores of Lake St. Clair in southeastern Michigan. Lake St. Clair is a major waterway that can take you through downtown Detroit and out to Lake Erie or up and around Michigan, through the Sue Locks, down through the Mississippi River and into the Gulf of Mexico. Since its establishment in 1892, Grosse Pointe Farms has become one of the premier neighborhoods in the country. The Farms is recognized for excellence in its schools, the quality of its housing stock, the safety and welfare of its citizens and its commitment to the special enhancements that make a city a community.
The pointes are a city collective to which many wealthy have settled their families and called Grosse Pointe home, including Henry Ford himself! Our McKinley estate holds the charm and character of old-world architecture and still provides the luxury of all modern day living. A full remodel and update was had on this one of kind estate and most of the original word work has been preserved. A full modern-day kitchen was installed including all top of the line cabinets, appliances and fixtures. The kitchen is fitted with a large island, nook and mud room entrance from the west side of the home.
Fresh paint and refinished wood throughout, marble tile in the foyer leading you into this elegant home and a solid oak staircase takes you to the second floor where your bedrooms and laundry room are situated. Each bedroom was designed with its own on-suite with bright new tile and fixtures. The master suite features a natural fireplace, new bathroom with dual vanity, separate shower and soaking tub. The masters walk in closet was a custom design with an island style cabinetry, dressing area and all the room you would ever need for clothes, shoes and personals!
The main floor level features a large formal dinning room with fireplace, a living room with fireplace, an enclosed and heated all season room, an elevator to the second floor and an incredible 2 story family room with French doors leading to the back yard, a natural fireplace, elegant wood work and original stained glass windows that have been almost perfectly preserved to boast on the character of this magnificent home.
The original steam radiant heat has been maintained, upgraded and is fully functional for the efficiency of the home and it provides a perfect and comfortable climate throughout this massive property. The home was also fitted with a gas forced air heating and cooling system, so the home has forced heat and air providing you with all comforts for today’s living. Brand new custom windows throughout the entire home add to the original character and functionality and of the property.
Finally, a large yard and 3 car carriage style garage with an unfinished second floor that could be utilized for extra storage or finished for a carriage house-style apartment. The 3rd car spot has a rear door for easy exiting that leads you right back to the street. And lastly, the slate roof has been refurbished and is guaranteed for years to come. There are so many accents to this home that will surely capture your love for this property, a must-see home for sure!