242 Lewiston Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
- 6 beds |
- 7 baths |
- 5,880 sqft
Single-Family Home
Built in 1926
0.73acre lot
3 car garage
$315/sqft
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
Monthly Payment
- Principal & Interest $
- Property Taxes $
- Home Insurance $
- VA Funding Fee $
Location
Schools Nearby
Richard Elementary School
176 McKinley Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236
Grades KG-5
0.31 miles away
Brownell Middle School
260 Chalfonte Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236
Grades 6-8
0.65 miles away
Grosse Pointe South High School
11 Grosse Pointe Blvd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236
Grades 9-12
0.64 miles away

