Listings by Carole Porretta

Traverse a paved, treelined drive to this captivating estate, elevated at the hilltop of a 23 acre parcel with tree-top views-all the way to Oxford! This unique and historic home is nothing short of spectacular from it's granite architecture and copper gutters housing 5800 sq feet of first floor living, spacious rooms impacted by paneled walls, huge windows, black walnut, slate and tile floors and complementing granite fireplaces... 4 in total. Designed for entertaining, this home is a journey. A gracious entrance welcomes you into a huge living room with walls of windows and great views. A kitchen Emeril would be proud of... 7 foot granite island with Viking cooktop and grill, all stainless steel appliances and lovely breakfast dining with Mimosa bar. A dining room for 30+ is a banquet in itself with patio doors leading out to the yard. The original laundry room was altered to a full utility area, and a 4 car drywalled and heated garage was added. The owner's suite is a symphony in size and quality, nearly 1200 sq ft of your own oasis. The bedroom is private with access to the raised patio for relaxing views and sunshine. A corridor of cherry closets opens into huge bathroom, indescribable with granite counters, huge 2-person whirlpool tub, walls of mirrors, tile shower and a private laundry and leading to a massive dressing room with built-ins, island, jewelry safe and cherry woodwork throughout. A 2nd suite with walk in closet and tile bath enjoys a private entrance, and a 3rd bedroom, full ceramic bath and study with gas fireplace complete this level. The lower level has been freshly renovated with luxury vinyl tile, new carpeting and features a family room with gas fireplace, 2nd kitchen, 2 game rooms, wine cellar, utility with 3 of 4 furnaces, bath and laundry. Meticulously maintained and beautifully landscaped grounds feature wooded trails, a converted cedar horse barn previously used for stables, hay storage, tack, wash stall, utility and classrooms, plus a remote 3 car garage!

JUST REDUCED! An amazing property for the equestrian looking for that unique country home with pastoral views and low maintenance. This estate skirts the Metamora Hunt area with exceptional Oxford schools, 30 minutes to all major business, shopping and entertainment offered by the metropolis of greater Detroit. Plans change and now this beautiful home has come back on the market-this time with an improved lower level, well pump, pressure tank and brand new 80x140 steel indoor arena with 3 -12x12 ft doors and 14' ceiling. Beautifully built home with skylights, vaulted ceilings and an expansive design, solid oak doors, generous kitchen with oak and leaded glass cabinets, newer st sl Kitchen Aid appliances, double ovens and gas cooktop in a beautiful granite island. The hearth room presents a tumbled brick fireplace, 2-way to the living room, and access to a stunning 4 season room with beveled glass doors. An expansive laundry/pantry features a dog bath and grooming area, fenced dog yard and attached 3-car, drywalled garage. Your 1st floor suite offers respite from a busy day soaking in the slipper tub, relaxing in the sauna or enjoying a huge shower; bedroom and closet are generous with wonderful skylights and Andersen windows throughout. Two bedrooms on the 2nd floor are spacious and share a ceramic bath. The lower level has been retrofitted with a pool hall, game room and bar area. Lots of storage, generator and heated with economical geothermal and propane heat as a backup. As to the farm... 4 pastures and one corral with 3-board oak fencing, run in sheds and an abundance of hay opportunities to sell or harvest for your herd. 72x36 barn and stable serves up 6 matted 12x12 stalls, one 12x18 birthing stall, tack room with A/C, 8 saddle and bridle racks, 12x24 grain room, 12x12 wash stall with hot water, huge loft for storing your hay and two lean to's for your tractor and farm implements. Beautiful property, pines and hardwoods on a lovely country corner 5 minutes to Oxford.