$1,850,000

242 Lewiston Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

  • 6 beds |
  • 7 baths |
  • 5,880 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1926
  • Property Lot Size Icon0.73acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 3 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $315/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 3 days ago

Property Description

Welcome to 242 Lewiston Road, A rare Wallace Frost architectural masterpiece. This French Normandy estate sits on a double lot in Grosse Pointe Farms. Built in 1926 and thoughtfully updated since, this residence blends timeless architectural detail with modern living. Frost's signature craftsmanship shines through in the soaring two-story beamed living room with wet bar, fireplace and French doors to a terrace, and access to additional entertaining room. Exceptional floor plan offers comfortable living and entertaining spaces throughout the 3 floors. Close to the paneled library with fireplace, and classic Pewabic tile accents as well as two updated powder rooms. Recent enhancements include a heated breezeway connecting to a new attached garage, a custom French kitchen with soaring ceilings & banquet dining nook, a new patio for casual entertaining. Additional updates feature a brand new designer powder room, new custom-matched windows in keeping with Frost's original aesthetic, and modern systems such as dual-zone A/C, SpacePak central air, and a full Grosse Pointe alarm system with fire and CO detection. Upstairs, enjoy a renovated second-floor laundry with servant passage access to all floors, a gas-converted fireplace in the primary suite, and spacious bedrooms with character and charm. Thoughtful conveniences include a mudroom, custom dog run, and abundance of storage over the garage, which could all be converted into an additional in-law or guest suite. Outdoors, extensive landscaping creates eight distinct garden and patio areas across the estate-sized double lot, enhanced by a smart sprinkler system for ease of care. This is a rare chance to own a true Wallace Frost masterpiece preserved, enhanced, and ready to welcome its next steward.

Listing Status:
Coming Soon
Data Last Updated:
April 2, 2026 at 1:42PM
Listing Office:
Real Estate One Grosse Pointe : 3138861000
Listing Agent:
Thomas Youngblood : 8725880105
MLS ID:
58050202667
  • A/C: Central air
  • Heating: Forced airNatural gasOther heating sourceSteam
  • Fireplace: GasWood burningFireplace
  • Style: Morethan 2 storiesHistoricOther
  • Pool: None
  • Parking: Three car garageAttached
  • General: BrickStoneBasement
  • Originating MLS: MiRealSource
  • School District: Grosse pointe
  • County: Wayne
  • Zoning: FMKK2122 LOTS 21 AND 22 LEWISTON ROAD SUB PC 258 L62 P75 WCR3801004002100
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public sewerSewer at street
  • Source: MiRealSource

This listing courtesy of Thomas Youngblood , Real Estate One Grosse Pointe

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Location

Schools Nearby

R

Richard Elementary School

176 McKinley Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236

Grades KG-5

0.31 miles away

B

Brownell Middle School

260 Chalfonte Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236

Grades 6-8

0.65 miles away

G

Grosse Pointe South High School

11 Grosse Pointe Blvd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236

Grades 9-12

0.64 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.

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