Walk through the front doors and you encounter history made visible: a grand foyer that leads to a stately library, hand-carved woodwork, and ornate plaster ceilings that speak to the house’s 1929 craftsmanship. This Tudor manor spans 13,736 square feet and sits on 8.22 acres of rolling lawns and wooded enclaves, affording rare privacy within Bloomfield Hills. The original slate roof, brick construction, and long private driveway set the tone for a property designed for presence and provenance.
Rooms designed for gathering define the home’s spirit. A magnificent ballroom anchors one wing — high ceilings, classic proportions, and room for a full-scale event — while formal living and dining rooms retain period detail that collectors and designers prize. The bar area is an extraordinary feature: tile imported from Napoleon Bonaparte’s carriage house in France frames the space, a unique conversation piece that underscores the estate’s exceptional provenance.
Comfort and modern systems coexist with heritage. The finished basement and multiple en-suite bedrooms support family life and guests; a separate guest house broadens options for long-term visitors or staff. Outdoor amenities include a sparkling swimming pool, a private tennis court, and sweeping lawns for equestrian, garden, or entertainment use. A six-car attached garage, central air, and forced-air gas heating provide practical ease behind the historic façade.
Located with convenient access to Cranbrook Educational Community (approximately 1.5 miles), Bloomfield Hills Country Club, Downtown Birmingham and the Somerset Collection, this property offers both seclusion and connection to Detroit’s premier cultural and shopping destinations. Listed at $13,000,000 (roughly $946 per sq. ft.), 931 Vaughan Road is a rare opportunity: a meticulously maintained historic estate ready to be preserved, modernized, or reimagined by a buyer seeking legacy, scale, and an address distinguished by architecture and setting.