HMA Market Pointes: Fall News

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2014 Back To School: It’s that time of year again.

That fall feeling is in the air, time to make the most of the last days of summer, the kids have returned to school and the holidays are just around the corner!

Here in Grosse Pointe, there is a rich diversity of schools in which to choose from. Parents can elect to send their children to the public, private or parochial schools that are located in the area. Just in the Grosse Pointes alone, there are fourteen public schools, and five private/parochial schools. We are almost spoiled for choice.

Grosse Pointe schools frequently rank amongst the top schools Mr. Moussa Hamka becomes the new principal at Grosse Pointe in the state. In the last twelve months GP schools have won South; Mr. Chris Clark arrives as the new principal at Pierce, and honors for academic and athletic achievement: A teacher from Mr. Roger Hunwick is the new assistant principal at Brownell Maire Elementary became the Michigan history teacher of the Middle School. year. While in sports, GP South girl’s tennis team won its second MHSAA Division 1 Championship and University Liggett School It goes without saying that the quality of the schools in the became the state champions in girl’s ice hockey and took a Grosse Pointe communities only increases the value of our second straight title in baseball (this time in Division 3). homes. Coupled with the stunning tree lined streets, beautiful historic buildings, wonderful lake views and an endless choice The start of this new semester has also seen some new arrivals, of restaurants, there is no doubt that Grosse Pointe is a great Mrs. Sara Delgado is the new principal at Kerby Elementary; place to live!

What’s new? • HMA’s 10th anniversary as members of the Board of Regents Program • Architectural History of GP: Stratton House • Meet Darby Moran • Welcome to: 1169 Bedford, GPP HMA Market Pointes: Fall News

HMA celebrates 10 years as Michigan’s exclusive representative Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe: Stratton House in national Board of Regents Program. Our weekly blog post profiles the architectural history of one of the many HMA is one of the original brokers of the nationally recognized Board stunning homes that are around the Pointes. of Regents. Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – The William B. and Mary Chase Stratton House HMA, one of the original brokers of the Board of Regents About the Board of Regents. (a national luxury real estate program created in 2004) will Whether you have been a resident of Grosse Pointe your whole Grosse Pointe Park. The new house maintained much of the celebrate 10 years as Michigan’s exclusive representative in The Board of Regents is the evolution of the Board of Governors, life, or new to the area you will be familiar with the wonderful original layout. the program. the leadership body that has determined the direction of Who’s work from the Pewabic Pottery. The studio is known for its Who in Luxury Real Estate since the network began in 1986. irresistible glazes, some of which is on display at notable The home once again was a showcase for Pewabic tile, the floor As one of Grosse Pointes most prominent real estate companies galleries such as the Louvre. tiles were unglazed brown tiles, the tile sill along the entire it is a significant honor for the company to be a member of such Regents (as they are known) have an array of marketing tools window was glazed with rich an elite organization. To mark the occasion Kay Agney will be at- and solutions, which allow them to showcase properties to The pottery was founded in 1903 shades of blue and blue green tending a prestigious anniversary event in Boston this October. targeted elite buyers worldwide. They enjoy prime placement by artist and teacher Mary Chase and the Pewabic tile belt from on the award-winning website, LuxuryRealEstate.com, the lead- Perry and Horace James Caulkins, the original house was used Nationally only 63 real estate firms are members of the Board of ing portal for global luxury properties since its launch in 1995. her partner. Mary Chase Perry was for color on the inside of the Regents program. The members exclusively represent a defined the “artistic and Marketing force” parapet, which was located off territory and have been selected based on their leadership and and along with Caulkins skills with the ‘work room’ balcony. Many longstanding success in the luxury real estate industry. a kiln their collaboration gave the of the interior walls were verti- pottery its distinctive qualities cal slabs of cork cemented di- As Michigan’s sole member HMA proudly takes its place at the which aided Detroit’s contribution rectly on thick masonry walls, top table, having been synonymous with listing some of the to the International Arts and Crafts finished with a light brown most prestigious properties in and around the Grosse Pointe movement and exemplified the spray, while the library had a Communities for over 80 years. American Craftsman Style. cast concrete ceiling.

Mary Chase Perry was to marry The kitchen window over- Featured Grosse Pointe Event: William Stratton, an architect looked the garden that was Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade: overseeing admin, and market- known for his clear-cut forms, strong sense of materials, and equally as stunning as the garden at East Grand Boulevard, and ing - ensuring HMA’s listings and importance of texture. William had begun designing Stratton the Stratton’s worked with local landscape architect Raymond Friday November 28, 2014 @ 10:00am - 11:00am social media sites are constantly House (at its original location of 138 East Grand Boulevard) Wilcox to create a complex theme. updated with the latest news in 1912, and after marrying Mary (in 1918) the house became a and information. collaborative project between the two nationally known Both properties were noted for their simple elegance, fine individuals. composition and harmonious design interactions between the Having lived in Grosse Pointe her house and the garden. whole life Darby has excellent The bungalow/craftsman style home they designed was an knowledge of the community, unconventional early modern dwelling influenced by the Arts In 1936/37 the Depression forced the Strattons to sell the house the schools and the real estate and Crafts movement and was a significant departure from the on Three Mile Drive in order to keep the Pewabic Pottery open. market. general architectural style that was visible around Detroit dur- They purchased a home on 134 East Grand Boulevard, next to ing that era. the vacant lot where their first home had stood. Sadly William Meet: Darby Moran Darby lives in Grosse Pointe Stratton died shortly after the move and Mary Stratton died, Administrative Assistant and Farms with her daughter. The two-story house was constructed of brown to beige varicol- aged 94, in 1961. Marketing. ored brick with a low-pitched roof covered with unglazed Pew- Stop by and say ‘hi’ to Darby, she abic tiles, evoking an almost Mediterranean style. Just below the In 1984 Stratton House was listed on the National registry of His- We would like to welcome Darby always enjoys catching up with second story windows was a protruding Pewabic tile belt. The toric Places, and rightfully takes its place as part of the wonder- to the HMA team. old acquaintances and making eight-inch decorative tiles were originally designed for St. Paul’s ful architecture that can be seen in and around Grosse Pointe Episcopal Cathedral, Detroit (1908-11) each tile depicted a reli- today. The Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce will host new friends. Darby rejoined the company in gious theme and was glazed with varying shades of Pewabic’s the 39th Annual Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade! June, having previously worked famous iridescent blue glaze. To read more of our blog posts visit the news/blog section on This exciting tradition brings residents, non-resi- for HMA for five years. the HMA website. We feature a new property every week. In 1916, Mary Chase Perry began planning for a future home in dents, businesses, organizations and schools In her new role Darby is the Grosse Pointe and negotiated a land contract for lot 10 on Three If you have a home or building you would like us to profile please together to kick off the holiday season. executive assistant, along with Mile drive, however it wasn’t until 1927 that the house on East contact Darby Moran – [email protected] - we will try Grand Boulevard was carefully dismantled and the portions the and feature the property. Stratton’s wished to re-use were moved to the new location in For more info, visit grossepointechamber.com HMA Market Pointes: Fall News

Welcome to: 1169 Bedford, Grosse Pointe Park

Wake up in this beautiful English Tudor home, with its charming architectural features and pretty garden!

This stunning English Tudor home has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a beautiful yard with outdoor balcony. The property has wonderful architectural charm and details throughout including beveled glass doors, leaded glass windows, hardwood floors and pewabic tile along with an updated kitchen.

View the full listing on the HMA website!

Sale Price: $499,999 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 + 1 partial bath Square Ft: 2900

83 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 Office: 313 886 3400 Fax: 313 886 4407 www.higbiemaxon.com