Although once the magnificent home of the man who developed one of the first five and dime stores, it will cost you quite a bit more to own this regal piece of Detroit history.

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The massive estate built back in 1914 by S.S. Kresge, the founder of the company that would become Kmart, is one of Detroit’s largest mansions. The home sits on what’s believed to be the city’s largest residential lot of almost four acres. The Kresge house is the first off of Woodward and takes up two-thirds of that block. The home is 15,400 square feet and has 14 bedrooms, 9 full baths, 10 fireplaces, 2 indoor fountains, ornate ceilings, marble floors & a large secret room on the 3rd floor.

The Master Suite & In-Law Suite include a Kitchenette. 2nd Floor laundry room, basement laundry, workshops & walk-in bank vault. Add on the grand foyer, formal living & dining rooms, butler's pantry, breakfast room, updated kitchen, music room, library, game room & solarium to complete the full regal vibe.

The property is nothing less than spectacular as well with 2 carriage houses in the back, each with 2 bedroom apartments and parking for up to 9 cars in the lower levels.  The grounds include Koi ponds with a private park-like setting outlined in trees, shrubs, & flowers.

The home,  located at 70 W. Boston Blvd. in Detroit's Boston-Edison Historic District, was purchased by the current owners Roland Radinski and his wife in 1993. At the time they noted the home was "in bad shape". They spent the last years reviving the majestic home to its original artistic splendor.

The home has been on the market for some time now, so if you're interested you may be able to swing a deal. Take a tour of true Detroit history below.

Look Inside the Historic Kresge Mansion in Detroit For Sale for $3.2 Million

Built in 1914, The Kresge mansion is over 20,000 square feet and almost 4 acres and is one of Detroit's largest residential properties. Built in 1914 by Sabastian S. Kresge, one of the wealthiest men in America, the mansion is approx 15,000 SF, 14 Bedrooms, 6 full & 3 half Baths, and 10 gas fireplaces. The Owner's Suite & In-Law Suite includes a kitchenette: basement Workshops & and a Walk-in Bank Vault. Take a look at the historic regal style.

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Look Inside Granot Loma, the World's Largest Log Cabin Worth $40M

Granot Loma is a 20,000+ Square foot log cabin, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Marquette, Michigan. It is considered the largest log cabin in the world with 50 rooms and a list of extras that make it truly unique. There are 50 Rooms (Including 23 Bedrooms, and 13 Bathrooms), and 13 additional buildings on the property that includes an indoor boathouse, and a private marina directly on Lake Superior. Built between 1919 and 1923, the estate sits on 5,000 acres. Take a look inside.

Gallery Credit: Realtor. Com

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