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c. 1876

The Ransom Gillis House

Detroit, Michigan | $1,850,000

Celebrating 150 years of Detroit history, the Ransom Gillis House remains one of the city’s most recognizable and architecturally significant residences. Built in 1876 for prominent Detroit merchant Ransom Gillis and designed by Henry T. Brush with George D. Mason, this extraordinary Venetian Gothic landmark has survived, evolved and ultimately become a symbol of the remarkable transformation of Brush Park. Today, the historic front residence of the Ransom Gillis House is offered for sale, encompassing the signature facade and turret most closely associated with this celebrated Detroit landmark. After decades of vacancy, the house underwent an extensive rehabilitation led by Bedrock in 2015 and documented nationally on Home and Garden Television.

c. 1929

The Oscar H. Chapman House

Waxahachie, Texas | $1,079,000

The Oscar H. Chapman House is a Colonial Revival treasure nestled on a magnificent 0.91-acre corner lot in historic Waxahachie, Texas. This distinguished estate makes an unforgettable first impression with its stately red-brick exterior, grand columns, graceful porte-cochere, and towering trees. Step inside, where a sweeping staircase sets the stage for interiors rich in character and timeless elegance. Gleaming hardwood floors, exquisite millwork, magnificent chandeliers, French doors, and handsome fireplaces tell the story of an era when craftsmanship was an art. Five bedrooms, four full baths, a half bath, and gracious living and dining spaces offer a remarkable setting for both grand celebrations and quiet moments at home.

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c. 1935

Fieldstone Sparkler on 13 Acres

Katonah, New York | $7,900,000

A house of stone, a landscape shaped by time. Set on thirteen acres along Mt. Holly Road, the property unfolds through open meadows, old stone walls, an apple orchard and mature gardens. At its center is a 1935 fieldstone house with a weathered cedar roof, surrounded by a landscape that feels as though it has evolved naturally around it. There is a romance to the place. Long views across the meadow, old trees, gardens and a swimming pool tucked beside the house. Adjacent to the property, 20 acres of preserved land protect the sense of privacy and the long, unspoiled views that define the setting. A large barn with an apartment and a second outbuilding sit naturally within the landscape, giving the property the feeling of an old country compound. The main house has been gutted and requires a complete renovation. Its fieldstone exterior and architectural character remain, offering the chance to create entirely new interiors within the original stone structure. Existing septic and electrical infrastructure are already in place. It feels wonderfully removed, though the villages of Katonah and Bedford are only minutes away, and Manhattan less than an hour. The bones of an extraordinary country estate, waiting for its next chapter. A remarkable place to begin again. 

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