The property comes with a detached garage of two stories that houses a workshop.
We don’t often cover real estate listings on motor1.com but we do make exceptions when there is an opportunity to own a piece automotive history. With an asking price $975,000., the Detroit home Henry Ford built in 1908 has been put up for sale.
This home has seven thousand square feet and is three stories high. There are four bedrooms, and 4.5 bathrooms. It is situated on 0.77 acres.
You’d expect all the modern amenities in an early 20th-century home. Beautiful wood and stone elements combine to create a stunning entryway. There are built-in bookshelves in many rooms. You can store all your kitchen supplies in a walk-in pantry. Imagine Henry Ford working in his study on the fledgling automobile company he founded in 1903.
A covered balcony is available on the second floor. The listing also mentions a “sleeping porch”, which sounds very cozy.
A detached garage with a 1,100-square-foot two-story structure is available for classic Ford owners. There is enough space for two vehicles. It is heated and includes a workshop. According to a Detroit Free Press report, there’s even an inside car wash.
A brick patio and fountain are located outside the home. The property’s edge is surrounded by brick walls covered in ivy. The large pergola in the garden is complemented by landscaping that matches the style of the rest.
This house buyer should have an interest in Ford and an appreciation for the past. These homes are smaller than those of today and have more rooms.
This home was owned by the Ford family until 1915, when they moved to the more luxurious Fair Lane estate. In 1985, the current owners purchased the house.