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Friday, December 4, 2015

A home with all the trimmings:

 

 

 

 

A stunning 16th Century property once described as 'the perfect house for Christmas' by the Ideal Home magazine has gone on sale for almost £2million.

Grade II listed Sevington House was an ambitious Grand Design-style conversion project that became the lead story of the December 1939 edition of the publication.

With the country at war, the magazine's editors had been looking for a special property to feature to bring festive cheer to their readers.

Grade II listed Sevington House featured on the front cover of the December 1939 edition of the long-established lifestyle publication Ideal Home and the prestigious property has now gone on the market for nearly £2million

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Grade II listed Sevington House featured on the front cover of the December 1939 edition of the long-established lifestyle publication Ideal Home and the prestigious property has now gone on the market for nearly £2million

The Wiltshire property was described as 'the perfect house for Christmas' by the 1939 magazine and features stunning scenes, currently decorated with ornately decorated four-poster beds (pictured) 

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The Wiltshire property was described as 'the perfect house for Christmas' by the 1939 magazine and features stunning scenes, currently decorated with ornately decorated four-poster beds (pictured)

The classic house even features a billiard room with a period fireplace, oak-panelled walls and beamed ceilings, showing off all the features that a classic English country pile can offer 

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The classic house even features a billiard room with a period fireplace, oak-panelled walls and beamed ceilings, showing off all the features that a classic English country pile can offer

The home was a modern and radical thing to do in the 1930s and was covered in detail in the magazine which dedicated the front cover and seven pages to it, The cover featured an image of the snow-covered front garden of the property and with the well in the foreground

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The home was a modern and radical thing to do in the 1930s and was covered in detail in the magazine which dedicated the front cover and seven pages to it, The cover featured an image of the snow-covered front garden of the property and with the well in the foreground

They chose Sevington in Wiltshire after seeing pictures of the manor house, splashing it across 14 pages of the magazine, telling the story of the radical project, which was much less common in the 1930s.

The property was formerly a row of two cottages and a stable until the estate manager and architect for the local country squire spotted the potential to convert them into a small manor house.

The cover featured a painting of the snow-covered front garden of the property and with the well in the foreground.

Images of the property's historic features including its original timber fireplace, beamed rooms, stained glass windows and wood panelled dining rooms were spread across the seven pages.

The magazine cost one shilling and was printed in Britain and in France.

The property may have classic details but it also features all the features of an modern luxury home. Pictured here is the heated swimming pool in the garden of the countryside house, now on the market for £1.98million

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The property may have classic details but it also features all the features of an modern luxury home. Pictured here is the heated swimming pool in the garden of the countryside house, now on the market for £1.98million

The property was formerly a row of two cottages and a stable until the estate manager and architect for the local country squire spotted the potential to convert them into a small manor house

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The property was formerly a row of two cottages and a stable until the estate manager and architect for the local country squire spotted the potential to convert them into a small manor house

Images of the property's historic features including its original timber fireplace, beamed rooms, stained glass windows and wood panelled dining rooms were spread across the seven pages in the 1930s magazine

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Images of the property's historic features including its original timber fireplace, beamed rooms, stained glass windows and wood panelled dining rooms were spread across the seven pages in the 1930s magazine

Sevington House has been owned by Graham Lee, a former company director, for the last 16 years. He is converting an outbuilding on the same estate into a new home and has put Sevington on the market

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Sevington House has been owned by Graham Lee, a former company director, for the last 16 years. He is converting an outbuilding on the same estate into a new home and has put Sevington on the market

Sevington House is made of 16th Century Cotswold stone and has five bedrooms, four reception rooms, a games room and a swimming pool in the grounds.

It has been owned by Graham Lee - a former company director, for the last 16 years - who is converting an outbuilding on the same estate into a new home and has now put it on the market.

Mr Lee, 59, said: 'Ideal Home magazine sent an artist to the house to draw various aspects of the property and ran a 14 page article on the transformation and how to remodel a row of terraced cottages into a small manor house.

'Because it was for their December edition they called it the perfect home for Christmas.

Mr Lee, 59, said: 'Ideal Home magazine sent an artist to the house to draw various aspects of the property and ran a 14 page article on the transformation and how to remodel a row of terraced cottages into a small manor house'

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Mr Lee, 59, said: 'Ideal Home magazine sent an artist to the house to draw various aspects of the property and ran a 14 page article on the transformation and how to remodel a row of terraced cottages into a small manor house'

The owner added: 'Because it was for their December edition they called it the perfect home for Christmas. 'I am very enthusiastic about the property and I love it but I am selling it because I have built a new house within the grounds.'

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The owner added: 'Because it was for their December edition they called it the perfect home for Christmas. 'I am very enthusiastic about the property and I love it but I am selling it because I have built a new house within the grounds.'

Sevington House has five bedrooms, four reception rooms, a games room and pool house. The property is made of Cotswold stone that dates back to the 16th Century

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Sevington House has five bedrooms, four reception rooms, a games room and pool house. The property is made of Cotswold stone that dates back to the 16th Century

'I am very enthusiastic about the property and I love it but I am selling it because I have built a new house within the grounds.'

In the 1930s when Sir Audley Dallas Neeld lived in the magnificent country mansion of Grittleton House, his estate manager, George Parker-Pearson, came up with the idea of converting the two cottages and stable.

The country squire financed the work and supplied the labour but allowed Mr Parker-Pearson to live there.

Sevington House is on the market with Knight Frank estate agents for £1.98 million.

 

   

A home with all the trimmings:

  • The Florentine Villa in Beverly Hills, California, could be yours - if you're willing to fork out $29million to live in it
  • It boasts a range of spectacular features imported from Europe, including a custom Chinoiserie mural from Paris
  • French château hood is a central feature in the kitchen, while marble fountain from Argentina sits in the grounds
  • Mansion also features pool, movie theater, tennis court, humidity-controlled wine cave and bullet-proof safe room
  • It is being sold by the estate of cardiologist and healthcare entrepreneur Leonardo Berezovsky, who recently died

With a temperature-controlled wine cave, a bullet-proof safe room, a mirrored gym and a movie theater, it would be a dream home for most.

And this sprawling, European-style mansion in Beverly Hills, California, could be yours - if you are willing to fork out a whopping $29million to live in it.

The five-bedroom property, dubbed the Florentine Villa, boasts an array of stunning imported features, including a Chinoiserie mural from Paris.

While the custom mural takes pride of place in the dining room, a hood from a French château is a central feature in the country-themed kitchen.

Sprawling: This European-style mansion in Beverly Hills, California, could be yours - if you are willing to fork out $29million to live in it

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Sprawling: This European-style mansion in Beverly Hills, California, could be yours - if you are willing to fork out $29million to live in it

Living room: The five-bedroom home, dubbed the Florentine Villa, boasts an array of stunning features that were imported from Europe

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Living room: The five-bedroom home, dubbed the Florentine Villa, boasts an array of stunning features that were imported from Europe

Stunning: A custom Chinoiserie mural from Paris takes pride of place in the dining room (above) of the property at 1036 Summit Drive

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Stunning: A custom Chinoiserie mural from Paris takes pride of place in the dining room (above) of the property at 1036 Summit Drive

Movie theater: The mansion, designed by famous architect Juan Pablo Molyneux, boast a private movie theater with eight leather seats

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Movie theater: The mansion, designed by famous architect Juan Pablo Molyneux, boast a private movie theater with eight leather seats

Safe haven: It also features a bullet-proof safe room with a microwave and refrigerator in the master bedroom (believed to be pictured)

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Safe haven: It also features a bullet-proof safe room with a microwave and refrigerator in the master bedroom (believed to be pictured)

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Aerial view: The impressive property is situated in an upscale part of California, and boasts an outdoor, lighted tennis court at the back

His estate is now selling the 12,000sq ft property, which features nine ornate bathrooms (one of which is partially pictured)

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Owner: Cardiologist and AHI Healthcare Systems co-founder Leonardo Berezovsky (left) owned the mansion before he recently passed away. His estate is now selling the 12,000sq ft property, which features nine ornate bathrooms (one of which is partially pictured, right)

A antique vanity in the powder room was also flown over from France, while an ornate outdoor patio was created from handmade Portuguese tiles.

And a marble fountain and well in the mansion's extensive grounds were imported from Argentina, the Wall Street Journal reports.

The property, designed by acclaimed architect Juan Pablo Molyneux, has been listed online by real estate agents Jeff Kohl and Mauricio Umansky.

The pair, who work for The Agency, write that the two-story mansion 'encompasses a nearly 47,000-square-foot lot of unrivaled artistry and privacy'.

They add: 'Gold flake detailing throughout adds a richness against the Sienna Venetian Plaster walls and sand-hued stone.'

On the upper floor, an office 'outfitted in mahogany woods' overlooks a stunning swimming pool made from hand-painted and gold-plated tiles.

European-themed: The property, designed by acclaimed architect Juan Pablo Molyneux, has been listed online by real estate agents Jeff Kohl and Mauricio Umansky. The pair write that the home 'encompasses a nearly 47,000-square-foot lot of unrivaled artistry and privacy'

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European-themed: The property, designed by acclaimed architect Juan Pablo Molyneux, has been listed online by real estate agents Jeff Kohl and Mauricio Umansky. The pair write that the home 'encompasses a nearly 47,000-square-foot lot of unrivaled artistry and privacy'

Luxurious: They add: 'Gold flake detailing throughout adds a richness against the Sienna Venetian Plaster walls and sand-hued stone'

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Luxurious: They add: 'Gold flake detailing throughout adds a richness against the Sienna Venetian Plaster walls and sand-hued stone'

Staircase: The mansion was first built at 1036 Summit Drive in 1934. Above, a winding staircase leads from a hallway to the upper floor

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Staircase: The mansion was first built at 1036 Summit Drive in 1934. Above, a winding staircase leads from a hallway to the upper floor

Bedroom: In the master bedroom, a door leads to a safe room with 'bullet-resistant Kevlar walls', an emergency phone line and food-related items. These include a refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee machine, it is reported. Above, one of the property's five bedrooms

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Bedroom: In the master bedroom, a door leads to a safe room with 'bullet-resistant Kevlar walls', an emergency phone line and food-related items. These include a refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee machine, it is reported. Above, one of the property's five bedrooms

Modern-looking: A white robe hangs in one of the home's nine bathrooms, all of which have plenty of storage space for owners' toiletries

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Modern-looking: A white robe hangs in one of the home's nine bathrooms, all of which have plenty of storage space for owners' toiletries

Well-equipped: The Beverly Hills mansion's gym features mirrored walls and a number of different running and weight lifting machines

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Well-equipped: The Beverly Hills mansion's gym features mirrored walls and a number of different running and weight lifting machines

Meanwhile, in the master bedroom, a door leads to a safe room with 'bullet-resistant Kevlar walls', an emergency phone line and food-related items.

These include a refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee machine, the Journal reports.

The property also features nine bathrooms, antique fireplaces, a lighted tennis court, and 'a full outdoor kitchen completely made from marble'.

Its movie theater boasts eight leather seats, while its wine cave is both temperature- and humidity-controlled.

There is also staff quarters, with its own kitchen and a separate entrance.

Plenty of seats: The $29million property also boats several antique fireplaces and 'a full outdoor kitchen completely made from marble'

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Plenty of seats: The $29million property also boats several antique fireplaces and 'a full outdoor kitchen completely made from marble'

Spacious: There is also staff quarters, with its own kitchen and a separate entrance. Above, another room in the sprawling mansion

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Spacious: There is also staff quarters, with its own kitchen and a separate entrance. Above, another room in the sprawling mansion

Entrance: The entire property encompasses a nearly 47,000-square-foot lot, according to the listing by The Agency's Kohl and Mauricio

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Entrance: The entire property encompasses a nearly 47,000-square-foot lot, according to the listing by The Agency's Kohl and Mauricio

A big driveway: Street lights line the roadway leading up to the sprawling mansion, which features an array of imported European items

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A big driveway: Street lights line the roadway leading up to the sprawling mansion, which features an array of imported European items

Grand: One of the nine bathrooms boasts a gold-colored shower head with numerous settings, so owners can have the perfect shower

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Grand: One of the nine bathrooms boasts a gold-colored shower head with numerous settings, so owners can have the perfect shower

The mansion, which is around 12,000 square feet itself, was first built at 1036 Summit Drive in 1934.

It was rebuilt by its now-deceased owner, cardiologist Leonardo Berezovsky, in 2007, it is reported.

Mr Berezovsky was the co-founder of AHI Healthcare Systems and the former CEO of AssistMed, but passed away recently.

His estate is now selling the mansion through The Agency.

Sunny: Another room in the mansion features brown leather sofas and chairs, as well as glass patio doors that let in plenty of sunlight

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Sunny: Another room in the mansion features brown leather sofas and chairs, as well as glass patio doors that let in plenty of sunlight

Pastel shades: This photo shows one of the five bedrooms in the house, which has been given a white, yellow and pink color scheme

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Pastel shades: This photo shows one of the five bedrooms in the house, which has been given a white, yellow and pink color scheme

Grounds: Am arble fountain and well in the mansion's extensive grounds were imported from Argentina. Above, the swimming pool

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Grounds: Am arble fountain and well in the mansion's extensive grounds were imported from Argentina. Above, the swimming pool

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How the one-per-centers live! Michael Moore sells his seven-bed Michigan lake log-palace mansion for $5 million after being banned from living there since divorce

Michael Moore is selling his spectacular house on Michigan's Torch Lake for a $5.2 million.

The filmmaker, who is well-known for courting controversy in his documentaries, has a sprawling seven-bedroom home in Upper Michigan near Traverse City.

The director chose to live close to the city which hosts the Traverse City Film Festival which he founded in 2005.

Filmmaker Michael Moore’s former vacation home in the Traverse City area is up for sale

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Filmmaker Michael Moore's former vacation home in the Traverse City area is up for sale

The home on Torch Lake in northern Michigan is on the market for $5.2 million

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The home on Torch Lake in northern Michigan is on the market for $5.2 million

Broker Nancy Albrecht says she and another broker listed the property July 30

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Broker Nancy Albrecht says she and another broker listed the property July 30

There are  five fireplaces including this one, along with a gym and an art studio

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There are five fireplaces including this one, along with a gym and an art studio

The property is owned by Moore’s ex-wife Kathleen Glynn. He filed for divorce in 2013

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The property is owned by Moore's ex-wife Kathleen Glynn. He filed for divorce in 2013

It's one of the higher-end properties in the neighborhood, which has been known for having celebrity residents and visitors, including music artists Kid Rock and Eminem

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It's one of the higher-end properties in the neighborhood, which has been known for having celebrity residents and visitors, including music artists Kid Rock and Eminem

Moore's custom-built former retreat, a 7-bedroom, 8.5-bathroom, eleven thousand square foot log palace right on Torch Lake, has so many amenities and luxurious finishes including this gymnasium 

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Moore's custom-built former retreat, a 7-bedroom, 8.5-bathroom, eleven thousand square foot log palace right on Torch Lake, has so many amenities and luxurious finishes including this gymnasium

There's even a guest cottage on the property and plenty of greenery too

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There's even a guest cottage on the property and plenty of greenery too

The body of this Michigan mansion encompasses 11,058-square-feet, and features rustic timber ceilings, a massive stone fireplace, a gym, a guest cottage and a dock.

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The body of this Michigan mansion encompasses 11,058-square-feet, and features rustic timber ceilings, a massive stone fireplace, a gym, a guest cottage and a dock.

"It's a beautiful house," Realtor Nancy Albrecht said. "Pictures really can't show you all the property has to offer. It's an upper-end property, and a lot of well-known celebrities are in the market"

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'It's a beautiful house,' Realtor Nancy Albrecht said. 'Pictures really can't show you all the property has to offer. It's an upper-end property, and a lot of well-known celebrities are in the market'

It's one of the higher-end properties in the neighborhood, which has been known for having celebrity residents and visitors, including music artists Kid Rock and Eminem.

Listing agent Nancy Albrecht told the New York Post that it has everything a buyer would want. 'When you walk through the front door, it blows your mind. There are views from every room.'

'It's a beautiful house,' Albrecht said. 'Pictures really can't show you all the property has to offer. It's an upper-end property, and a lot of well-known celebrities are in the market.'

The 11,058-square-foot home includes an artist's studio, library and mud room. There's even a guesthouse alongside the home.

The guest house pushes the square footage to about 11,000 sq feet including the main house, which is an estimated 7,500 sq feet

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The guest house pushes the square footage to about 11,000 sq feet including the main house, which is an estimated 7,500 sq feet

The house is known as the Michigan Mansion with spectacular views across the lake

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The house is known as the Michigan Mansion with spectacular views across the lake

There are numerous brightly-lit rooms for socializing, entertaining guests and relaxing 

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There are numerous brightly-lit rooms for socializing, entertaining guests and relaxing

Moore owned the home with Glynn prior to their divorce. Both Glynn and Moore have made a name for themselves in the film industry

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Moore owned the home with Glynn prior to their divorce. Both Glynn and Moore have made a name for themselves in the film industry

Wooden floor, beams on the roof and even the table-tops run throughout the entire house

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Wooden floor, beams on the roof and even the table-tops run throughout the entire house

The home has elements of a North American hunting lodge with its mix of wood and stone furnishings

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The home has elements of a North American hunting lodge with its mix of wood and stone furnishings

You, too, can enjoy the Torch Lake home's five fireplaces, its nearly four acres of grounds, and red carpet views of one of Northern Michigan's most beautiful lakes

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You, too, can enjoy the Torch Lake home's five fireplaces, its nearly four acres of grounds, and red carpet views of one of Northern Michigan's most beautiful lakes

Don’t want to take the stairs? No problem — hop on the home’s built-in elevator

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Don’t want to take the stairs? No problem — hop on the home’s built-in elevator

Rug carpets line many of the rooms on which the chairs and tables are placed

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Rug carpets line many of the rooms on which the chairs and tables are placed

Moore married film producer Kathleen Glynn on October 19, 1991. He filed for divorce on June 17, 2013. At the time of his divorce, he was estimated to have a net worth of $50 million

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Moore married film producer Kathleen Glynn on October 19, 1991. He filed for divorce on June 17, 2013. At the time of his divorce, he was estimated to have a net worth of $50 million

Moore was an active supporter of the Occupy Wall Street protest in New York City. Some have called him a hypocrite for amassing such wealth

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Moore was an active supporter of the Occupy Wall Street protest in New York City. Some have called him a hypocrite for amassing such wealth

In 2005 Time magazine named Moore one of the world's 100 most influential people

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In 2005 Time magazine named Moore one of the world's 100 most influential people

In 2005, Moore founded the Traverse City Film Festival held annually in Traverse City, Michigan

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In 2005, Moore founded the Traverse City Film Festival held annually in Traverse City, Michigan

In 2009, he co-founded the Traverse City Comedy Festival, also held annually in Traverse City, where Moore helped spearhead the renovation of the historic downtown State Theater

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In 2009, he co-founded the Traverse City Comedy Festival, also held annually in Traverse City, where Moore helped spearhead the renovation of the historic downtown State Theater

Surrounded by lush woods, the house has beach access, and the realtor promises "panoramic views of Torch Lake" from the master bedroom

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Surrounded by lush woods, the house has beach access, and the realtor promises 'panoramic views of Torch Lake' from the master bedroom

The property is set on 3.65 acres off Michigan's Torch Lake near Traverse City and is owned by Moore's ex-wife, Kathleen Glynn.

Moore, a Flint native, filed for divorce from Glynn in 2013 after 21 years of marriage. The couple married in Flint in 1991, and they did not have children.

In 1989, Moore received various awards for his first documentary, 'Roger & Me,'which explored the automotive industry in Flint. It has been reported that Moore eventually sold the documentary to Warner Brothers for $3 million.

Glynn, is also an award-winning filmmaker. She won Academy awards for producing 'Bowling for Columbine' and 'Fahrenheit 911.'

Moore who is a local resident, is known to be supporter of the renovation of the local State Theatre and Traverse City Film Festival

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Moore who is a local resident, is known to be supporter of the renovation of the local State Theatre and Traverse City Film Festival

The home has seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms despite the couple not having had any children

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The home has seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms despite the couple not having had any children

The bedrooms are big, bright, wide and relaxing with gentle colors and large wooden floors

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The bedrooms are big, bright, wide and relaxing with gentle colors and large wooden floors

In 2011 there were headlines reporting that Moore's home placed him among the wealthiest one percent

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In 2011 there were headlines reporting that Moore's home placed him among the wealthiest one percent

The library, upstairs, overlooks the dining room - again, tastefully decorated with pastel colored walls

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The library, upstairs, overlooks the dining room - again, tastefully decorated with pastel colored walls

At the center of the Lodge is the Kitchen with an eat-in area,informal dining and wet-bar making for a great gathering spot

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At the center of the Lodge is the Kitchen with an eat-in area,informal dining and wet-bar making for a great gathering spot

The house manages to combine a perfect mix of modern and classic decor with up-to-date furnishings

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The house manages to combine a perfect mix of modern and classic decor with up-to-date furnishings

The flow of the house means the wooden floor of the dining room and lounge blend into one as you head onto the outdoor deck

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The flow of the house means the wooden floor of the dining room and lounge blend into one as you head onto the outdoor deck

One could almost feel as though they were in a Swedish sauna with this fine carpentry 

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One could almost feel as though they were in a Swedish sauna with this fine carpentry

The sloping roof makes for a fun room for children while keep in the style of the rest of the home

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The sloping roof makes for a fun room for children while keep in the style of the rest of the home

The home, at 222 S. East Torch Lake Drive in the Traverse City area, was listed last week for $5.2 million

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The home, at 222 S. East Torch Lake Drive in the Traverse City area, was listed last week for $5.2 million

In 1989, Moore received various awards for his first documentary, "Roger & Me," which explored the automotive industry in Flint. It has been reported that Moore eventually sold the documentary to Warner Brothers for $3 million

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In 1989, Moore received various awards for his first documentary, 'Roger & Me,' which explored the automotive industry in Flint. It has been reported that Moore eventually sold the documentary to Warner Brothers for $3 million

Glynn, a former Mott Community College student, is also an award-winning filmmaker. She won Academy awards for producing "Bowling for Columbine" and "Fahrenheit 911."

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Glynn, a former Mott Community College student, is also an award-winning filmmaker. She won Academy awards for producing 'Bowling for Columbine' and 'Fahrenheit 911.'

The meticulous landscaping and attention to details on the grounds provide a setting to view the beautiful sunsets over Torch Lake and the surrounding area

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The meticulous landscaping and attention to details on the grounds provide a setting to view the beautiful sunsets over Torch Lake and the surrounding area

 

 

 

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