Cotswold cottage in Grosse Pointe, formerly part of Ford estate, lists for $689K

A residence once part of one of the grandest mansions in Michigan is now for sale.

This incredibly charming Cotswold-style cottage in Grosse Pointe Shores, which housed staff for Edsel and Eleanor Ford at their adjacent estate designed by Albert Kahn, has just listed for $689,000.

Across the street from the famous Ford house, this property, also designed by Kahn in 1930, sits on 1.15 acres of fairly secluded land. There’s some lovely landscaping and a fire pit in the backyard near the attached two-car garage.

Though made of brick and not stone typical of architecture in the Cotswolds, this home does have a varied roof line and delightful little dormer windows made of leaded glass.

The 2,114-square-foot, two-bedroom interior got a significant remodel in 2018. In particular, the home has a brand new kitchen with modern appliances, farmhouse sink, subway tile backsplash, and floating wood shelves. It still has the original hardwood floors, rustic wood-fired fireplace, and wide arched entryways between rooms.

1017 Lake Shore Road is listed with Michael De Fauw of Sine & Monaghan Realtors for $689,000.