Big European-Style Mansion in Northville Ready for Auction

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a European-style mansion, you’re in luck. A colossal 16,000-square-foot fortress known as “Castello Montebello” in Northville is about to hit the auction block with a tempting opening bid of just $1.5 million!

The current owner, Dr. Thomas Prose, launched this elegant homestead back in 2000. Initially, he listed it in 2015 for a colossal $14.5 million, but it most recently went on the market for $4.9 million.

With the auction slated for Monday, Aug. 26, this motivated seller is ready to pass on this remarkable residential treasure to a new family. In the words of Stacy Kirk, from Interluxe Auctions, who’s handling the sale: “He’s ready to pass the torch to the next family so they can make their dreams come true.”

If you’re wondering exactly where this palatial property is perched, its address is 590 Dubuar Street – it’s situated between Main Street and Eight Mile and reported to be the highest point in Wayne and Washtenaw counties.

What’s inside, you ask? Brace yourself: there are seven bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, and two half-baths. A convenient guard house, breathtaking four-story free-floating staircase, a splendidly spacious great room boasting soaring ceilings, and a plush owner’s suite are just the beginning.

Bookworms will adore the paneled library, while car enthusiasts will appreciate the heated three-car and four-car garages. Oh, did we mention the elevator?

Wait, there’s more… The lower level is said to be designed for “ultimate entertainment”, replete with classy wet bar, adjacent booth-style seating, a game room, an exercise room, a wine cellar, and – get this – a 13-seat theater modeled after New York City’s iconic Paramount Theater!

A recent home inspection described the place as being in “flawless” condition. Kirk added, “The seller has done an amazing job of maintaining the property and despite its 24 years of age, it has virtually no signs of deterioration.”

And if you’re wondering how to snag a piece of this property pie, don’t sweat it; the auction will be held exclusively online starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26. You can take a preview on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m and on Sunday, Aug. 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

So, if you’re ready to make an offer or want more information, you can find everything you need at www.interluxe.com/12574. Don’t miss out on this irreplaceable investment!