This Michigan home takes all the hassle out of going to get ice cream. Just ride the elevator down to the old-timey ice cream parlor and enjoy.

A Working Hudson's Department Store Elevator

A working elevator, rescued from a Hudson's Department store in Detroit, may seem like an odd fit in such a modern, 9,300 square-foot home. But owner Ron Lipson has basically said, "My house, my rules."

"My attitude is, I'll put in anything I want," Lipson tells Crain's Detroit Business. "It doesn't have to fit (a certain time period)."

The elevator takes passengers from the lowest level to the rooftop patio which overlooks Cass Lake.

Two Swimming Pools and So Much More

You've heard of indoor/outdoor carpeting, right? This magnificent home features two swimming pools - one inside and one outside. Both are pictured below.

the nearly $12 million home was designed by renowned architect Lou DesRosiers and draws a bit of inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright, with several "built-ins" as you'll also see in the pics. Take a look at the old-time ice cream parlor, home theater, and exercise area downstairs.

You'll find high-end appliances in the commercial-grade kitchen, which features a walk-in pantry.

The main bedroom suite features a beautiful sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows and a bathroom with a heated floor and steam shower.

This House is Famous!

According to the listing, the home's indoor saltwater pool and spa were featured on HGTV's 'Pool in My House' and the home was used as a backdrop for Eminem's video 'Like Toy Soldiers' in 2004.

The home is listed by Jeffrey Barker and Matthew Barker of Max Broock REALTORS in Birmingham. It's being listed for $11,999,000.

 

Orchard Lake Home Has Hudson's Elevator, Ice Cream Parlor & More

This quirky Michigan home features its very own ice cream parlor and a working elevator which was rescued from a Hudson's department store in Detroit.

Gallery Credit: George McIntyre

Check Out 21 Now-Defunct Stores We All Miss Going to in Michigan

With the holiday shopping season right around the corner, let's take a minute to remember all the stores that we used to go to that are no longer in business.

The House That Groceries Built - Peek Inside the Kroger Mansion

This historic home in Cincinnati was originally built by Bernard H. Kroger for his daughter Gretchen in 1928.

Its unique architecture places it on the National Register of Historic Places.


Gallery Credit: George McIntyre

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