19366 Lucerne Dr, Detroit, MI 48203

31,192 Sq. Ft. Architectural Masterpiece 12 Bed, 11 Bath 2,057 Sq. Ft. Guest House is Move-In Ready Comes with Complete Set of Engineering Plans Ready to Finish External Utility Features Recently Upscaled Endless Opportunities to Finish the Mansion to Your Liking Own an Iconic Piece of Detroit History Contact Auction Company for Detailed Architectural & Engineering Plans OPEN HOUSE/INSPECTION DATES Contact the Auction Company for Open House & Property Tour Information PROPERTY LOCATION 19366 Lucerne Dr, Detroit MI, 48203-1421 AUCTION LOCATION SEALED BIDS DUE BY 5PM EST ON MONDAY, JUNE 10TH Deliver to 19366 Lucerne Dr, Detroit, MI from 1-5pm on June 10th PROPERTY DESCRIPTION General Property Description: The Bishop Mansion is a three story, iconic, historical building located in the picturesque Palmer Woods Neighborhood. Sitting on 2.06 acres, just nine miles north of downtown Detroit, it was originally built in 1920 for the Bishop's family of the Catholic Church. This enduring estate under renovation is being offered to the public with much of the substantial construction already complete! The building contains new windows, new tile roof, and new copper gutters. The exterior brick and stone have been thoroughly cleaned and polished. Substantial investments have been put into the exterior underground utility services in order to upgrade the capacity. The detached guest house has been completely renovated to be move-in ready, boasting a heated four-car garage, and provides a glimpse to what can be done to the main home. Strategic demo through the main home has already been done to pave the way for a new HVAC system, plumbing, and electrical. The home comes with all architectural and engineering plans. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to place your bid on a historic landmark! The Palmer Woods neighborhood has some of the best examples of residential design in the city. The development of the subdivision occurred during Detroit's auto and retail industries boom. Palmer Woods has a security service and an active neighborhood association. Property History: For decades, the mansion served as the official home of the Catholic Bishop of Detroit. Bishop Michael J. Gallagher was the first to live in the residence, followed by Cardinals Edward Mooney and John Francis Dearden. Following Dearden, the home was sold to John Salley of the Detroit Pistons who then sold it to Bishop Wayne T. Jackson of Great Faith Ministries International. The current owners bought the property from Great Faith Ministries in 2017. The original home construction was conducted by the Fisher Brothers in the 1920s. The home contains a large collection of Pewabic glazed tile, rich with Michigan history as well as several European touches and materials. This landmark property is largest home in the Detroit! Design Firm: Design Ideology is a locally owned firm who has been extensively involved in the renovation project. Prospective bidders may contact the Auction Company to schedule a meeting with Design Ideology to discuss the renovation project as well as what can be done going forward. Data Room: A data room can be accessed via the auction website that contains the following materials and much more. Hard copies can also be mailed upon request. Construction Drawings Architectural Permit Set Including Electrical, Mechanical, & Plumbing Demo Plans Topographic Survey Sprinkler Plan CAD Plans Design Packages Including Interior Renderings Landscape Renderings