Michigan Wow Houses: Former Cadillac Dealer Don Massey's Estate Offers Rare Opportunity

Former Cadillac Don Massey owned this Southern-style mansion, which has a carriage house that is perfect for the display of classic cars. (All photos via Zillow)

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801 Griswold, Novi | $3,385,000

This Southern mansion-style estate represents a rare opportunity to acquire a landmark property in the Northville area, formerly owned by world famous Cadillac dealer, Don Massey.

The sprawling home is situated on over 14 acres of beautifully manicured grounds, fenced and gated. The main residence boasts more than 6,000 square feet and three floors.

Some features you won’t find anywhere else include a lower level wine cellar; custom-built bookshelves and a fireplace in the living room; and French doors leading to the patio, which overlooks a pool and offers spectacular views of the rolling grounds and stately mature trees.

The office off the living room looks out over a stunning stone bridge.The second floor features large family room, or a fourth bedroom with a half-bath. The master suite includes a spectacular sunroom. Also on the second floor is a second bedroom suite with a walk-in tub.

The third floor reveals yet another beautiful bedroom suit with a full bath.

The guest house, located a stone’s throw from main house, offers two bedrooms, a full bath with handicap features,kitchen, laundry, living room and other features.

The grounds also include a greenhouse, smokehouse ,tool shed and large heated carriage house to showcase a car collection.

4601 The Heights Boulevard, Rochester | $1,250,000

This superb, quality-built home on a private lot backs to a golf course, offering serene seclusion in a fantastic neighborhood.

You’ll find high-end finishes and attention to detail throughout, from the full finished walk-out to the natural stone foyer.

The dynamic master suite includes a jetted tub/oversized walk-in, built-ins, a wet bar and a two-way fireplace between the bedroom and bath.

Two additional bedroom suites are on the main floor, and another on the second floor could easily be two bedrooms.

The first floor also includes a great room, library, family room, media room, and a kitchen finished in maple and granite and featuring a huge walk-in pantry.

17651 Briar Ridge Lane, Northville | $1,200,000

Nothing has been missed in this one-of-a-kind Cape Cod.

Double front doors welcome you into this inviting home w/ hand-scraped hardwood floors, stone accent walls and extensive woodwork. The custom kitchen is the heart of your entertaining area and features GE Monogram appliances. The kitchen flows into a solarium with walls of windows and automated skylights. The cathedral-ceiling family room is wired for your sound system.

The first-floor master retreat features a fireplace, private sitting room and custom bathroom with a walk-through shower. Upstairs are three large bedrooms, all with private bath access, and an open loft space.

The finished lower level offers a second kitchen, fifth bedroom, full bath, large rec area, his-and-her pool changing rooms, second laundry and walk-up doors to rear.

The back yard, which backs the woods of Thayer Nature Park, is an oasis with pool, pavilion, island grill, fire pit and waterfall - backing to the woods of Thayer Nature Park.

Extras include a whole-home automation system, LED lighting and many other upgrades.

This home is in the Northville school district and is close to Moraine Elementary, Hillside Middle School and Northville High School.

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