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The old-style cinnabar brick exterior is neoclassical with a French
influence. The entranceway features a fountain and bronze lions
on limestone bases. Magnificent lush landscaping by Great Oaks
Landscaping of Novi harmonizes with the architecture. The front
door is part of a huge two-story Palladian window which is mirrored
at the back of the home.
The grand foyer, 18 x 23 feet with a 26-foot high ceiling, imme-
diately sets the tone of the house. Flanking each side of the foyer
are 5-foot-long Regency rolled-arm benches in a black crackle and
gold-leaf finish that are upholstered in black silk-satin with gray
doves.
In the center of the foyer is a Bolae frosted-glass base table with
gold-leaf accents and a beveled-glass top. A suspended staircase
in black lacquer and brass features bent glass. The floors through-
out the house are Absolute black granite.
To the left of the foyer is the home office, with black and bronze
striped silk walls and a custom Stark rug in black, taupe, ecru, gold,
cinnabar and bronze. The elegant bronze silk draperies with black
trim cascade and puddle to the floor at the bay window. A large 5-
foot-square coffee table, in the Regency Directoire style, features
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The playroom mural is by James Labadic. The miniature table and animal
chairs are from the Sandra Collins Gallery. The custom bar and entertainment
center designed by Susan Winton-Feinberg is perfect for entertaining. The
garage houses a 1992 Ferrari F40 and 1965 Ford Cobra. The landscaping, pool,
terrace and deck are by Gary Roberts of Great Oak Landscaping.