07/08/2025
When Jim Blasius looked for a home in which to raise his five children, nothing on the market seemed to be quite right.
Homes had “big, goofy floor plans” that used space inefficiently and didn’t feel comfortable for a family to live in, he said. So Blasius decided to build a home instead.
Twenty-five years after moving into that home, he’s selling it. Blasius' needs are different now that his kids are grown, and he’s looking to travel more.
“It just seemed like a waste not to have a family being able to enjoy this in the way that we did,” Blasius said.
The 14,833-square-foot French country-style estate in Northville is on the market for $8.25 million, boasting six bedrooms, nine full bathrooms and three half-baths on 5.47 acres.
The property features a glut of amenities, including French gardens, two hot tubs and a year-round heated outdoor pool. Inside there is an elevator, a home theater with a starry ceiling, a built-in aquarium and a whiskey-tasting room with seating for four.
Read more here: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/northville-mansion-made-entertaining-sale-825m?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=soc-own
