Residence
Introductory Video
Having taken inspiration from the historic campus structures that came before it, the residence at 800 Cranbrook Road is a skillfully designed extension of its environment.
The Vision
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The Final Product
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Interior Features & Finishes
More than 8,100 square-feet of architectural beauty and craftsmanship throughout first and second floors
More than 3,000 square-feet of additional luxury living throughout the finished lower level
Artistic, multilayered drywall ceiling details throughout the main areas
Five magnificent bedroom suites with walk-in closets featuring custom-crafted, built-in millwork
Soaring 10' ceilings throughout the entire first floor allow for an abundance of natural light
Hand-crafted, tracery ceiling details in the dining room and architectural ceiling detail in the study
Solid 5" walnut flooring throughout first and second floors, some areas with herringbone details
Well-appointed, radiant-heated flooring throughout all en-suite bathrooms and the mudroom
Control4 lighting throughout, in addition to complete pre-wiring for customized installation of smart home technology
Pella Architect Series windows, featuring matte black interior and iron-ore clad exterior
Interior design features include elaborate trim package, Rocky Mountain hardware, natural quartzite, marble, and leathered granite
Chef ’s kitchen cabinetry, layout and design the culmination of Brandywine’s previous award-winning kitchens
Stylish synthesis of hand-selected Visual Comfort lighting fixtures throughout the home
An in-home elevator servicing all levels blends modern convenience with old-world craftsmanship
Cozy living with 2 limestone, wood-burning fireplaces and 2 marble-clad, linear, gas fireplaces
Expansive second-floor, independently-heated bonus room
Site Plan
The residence is surrounded by a two acre, park-like environment designed by award-winning landscape architect, Michael J. Dul. If using a mobile device, site plan is best viewed in landscape mode.
1. Residence
2. Driveway
3. Recirculating, Man-made, Limestone Stream with Multiple Falls and a Pond
4. Motor Court
5. Nature Conservatory 1 & 2
6. Original Stone Bridge 1 & 2
7. Waterfall 1, 2, 3 & 4
8. Rouge River
9. Private Island
10. Natural Stone Sculpture
11. Stone Water Well
Exterior Gallery
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Exterior Features
Spectacular estate residence secluded on its own luxurious, two-acre, natural park setting
Over fifty mature, evergreen trees border the property to create privacy
Formal landscaping includes hundreds of plantings, blending harmoniously with natural features and flora across the entire length of the river
Extensive European cobblestone motor court flanked by custom-created copper gas lanterns
Separate service driveway leads to an attached, oversized, four-car, heated, side-entry garage with reflective epoxy coated flooring
Rouge River meanders along the entire eastern border of the property with four waterfalls
Artisan-created limestone, re-circulating water feature extends along property’s entire southern border
Nature preserve and wildlife refuge situated directly north of the residence
Restored and enhanced original stone foot bridges over the Rouge River and to private island
Exhaustive federal, state and local measures undertaken over several years in order to masterfully create this signature residence whilst simultaneously preserving the property’s natural amenities
Location Map
Only a short walk away from the residence lies Albert Kahn's renowned Cranbrook House and Gardens, complete with manicured walking paths, carefully fabricated water features, and a variety of tastefully maintained gardens. Beyond the house and gardens lie noted cultural attractions including Cranbrook Art Museum and Cranbrook Institute of Science.Walking distances to local landmarks are detailed below (when using a mobile device, map is best viewed in landscape mode).
1. 800 Cranbrook Road
2. Cranbrook Kingswood Campus (2 min.)
3. Brookside School (3 min.)
4. Cranbrook House & Gardens (6 min.)
4a. Japanese Garden
4b. Sunken Garden
4c. Reflecting Pool
5. Christ Church (7 min.)
6. St. Dunstan's Theatre (8 min.)
7. Kingswood Lake (9 min.)
8. Kingswood Campus (9-17 min.)
9. Cranbrook Art Museum (20 min.)
10. Cranbrook Institute of Science (21 min.)
Cranbrook Community
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