Historic Boston-Edison Home on Market Looks Like Something From ‘Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous’

Living at this historic Boston Edison home might make you feel like you’re on the set of a “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous” episode. This is the BLAC home of the week where we feature a dream property every Thursday to add to your Detroit Home bucket list.

For sale at $2,999,999.00 and located at 70 West Boston Blvd. in Detroit’s Boston-Edison Historic District, this 15,000 square-foot mansion was built in 1914.

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Where else in America can you find a four-acre estate within the boundaries of a major metropolitan city? Park-like fenced grounds feature a private and gated circular driveway, fountain, tennis/pickleball court with pavilion, large grape arbor and playhouse. Perennial gardens provide an ever-changing vista of color throughout summer, and 30,000-plus floral bulbs make spring something special. Koi ponds and a waterfall are next to the greenhouse. Two carriage houses each feature a two-bedroom apartment and full basements. Garages with car lifts allow indoor storage for nine cars.

Built in 1914 by Sabastian S. Kresge, the mansion is approximately 15,000 square feet with 14 bedrooms, six full bathrooms and three half-bathrooms, and 10 gas fireplaces. There’s a grand foyer, formal living and dining rooms, a butler’s pantry, breakfast room, updated kitchen, music room, library, game room and solarium. The master suite and the in-law suite include kitchenettes. There’s a second-floor laundry room, basement workshops and walk-in bank vault. The home is completely furnished with antiques and fine art included in the sale.

Here is the listing to the home on Boston Boulevard. For questions about it or inquiries about other historic homes or properties in Detroit, you may contact Janet K Stockton at KW Showcase Realty.