3954 N Ellamae RD Oakland Charter Township, MI 48363
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type SingleFamilyResidence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,735 sqft
Price per Sqft $388
Subdivision Paint Creek Court
MLS Listing ID 20261041689
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Year Built 1953
Lot Size 1.950 Acres
Acres 1.95
Property Sub-Type SingleFamilyResidence
Property Description
At the heart of the estate stands one of Michigan's rare authentic Mid-Century Modern homes. Originally built as a cabin in 1912 and expanded in the early 1950s as the private retreat of Walter Reuther—president of the UAW and civil rights advocate—the home features walls of glass, original stonework, custom built-ins, Walter Reuther's private office, bullet-resistant windows, an original milk delivery cubby, and a distinctive rain channel that transforms rainfall into a soothing natural soundtrack.
The second residence, originally built to host visiting diplomats and world leaders during peace negotiations, offers approximately 1,500 SF of additional living space with dramatic 12-foot floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Paint Creek.
The grounds feature a private swimming hole, an orchard with apple, peach, pear, plum, and cherry trees, blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry plantings, a thriving organic garden with twelve cedar raised beds, a koi pond, firepit gathering areas, New York bluestone walkways, and a Japanese arboretum honoring the estate's original gardens. Direct access to the Paint Creek Trail further enhances this remarkable setting.
Extensive updates include major mechanical systems, water systems, air conditioning, appliances, and roofing. A private sanctuary, architectural treasure, and irreplaceable piece of Michigan history
Location
State MI
County Oakland
Area Area02101Oaklandtwp
Rooms
Basement Daylight, Partially Finished, Walk Out Access
Entry Level, 12 X 8 Kitchen
Entry Level, 21 X 22 GreatRoom
Second Level, 9 X 6 BathFull
Entry Level, 10 X 12 Bedroom
Entry Level, 14 X 11 Bedroom
Entry Level, 17 X 17 PrimaryBedroom
Entry Level, 18 X 11 DiningRoom
Second Level, 15 X 12 Bedroom
Entry Level, 10 X 6 BathFull
Second Level, 20 X 17 Library
Entry Level, 22 X 16 LivingRoom
Entry Level, 11 X 10 Bedroom
Entry Level, 19 X 9 Kitchen
Basement Level, 8 X 5 BathFull
Entry Level, 10 X 9 PrimaryBathroom
Entry Level, 10 X 8 Laundry
Entry Level, 15 X 10 Bedroom
Interior
Interior Features EntranceFoyer, HighSpeedInternet, ProgrammableThermostat
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Ceiling Fans, Central Air
Fireplaces Type GreatRoom, LivingRoom, MasterBedroom, WoodBurning
Fireplace Yes
Laundry LaundryRoom
Exterior
Exterior Feature ChimneyCaps, Lighting
Parking Features NoGarage
Pool None
Waterfront Description Creek, DirectWaterFrontage, Waterfront
View Y/N No
Roof Type Other, Rubber
Garage false
Building
Foundation Basement, Block, CrawlSpace, SumpPump
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
New Construction No
Schools
School District Rochester
Others
Senior Community false
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition ShortSaleNo, Standard
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