What do you think of this Michigan house from just looking at the outside?

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My first thought was, "that's  a quaint, 'Bridgerton-esque' house."

Well, never judge a book by its cover.

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Built in 1951, this house at 450 W Grixdale Ave, Highland Park, Mich. is sure to change your view of it once you step inside.

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You can absolutely tell why this home is nicknamed the "Lion Gate Estate."

Unique barely begins to describe this one-of-a-kind Grixdale Farms estate. Every aspect of "Lion Gate Estate" has been articulated with painstaking attention to detail and mind-blowing decorative flair. Too many custom features to list! Highlights include a heated swimming pool with an outdoor shower and cabana. Custom two-car garage with hand-painted automotive murals. Partially finished basement with entertainment area. Fenced in yard with fountains and statuary. Once in a lifetime offering. Only shown on sunny days.

Let's walk and talk.

As you move through the foyer, you are met with a white and black decorative moment.

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As you walk along, you are greeted by an all-white piano room. It reminds me of a room that you would see in the Palace of Versailles.

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The intricacies and unique decorations do not stop at the front of the "Lion Gate Estate."

If you are a lover of fall, you are definitely going to love this sitting room because it looks like fall threw up all over it.

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This house continues to amaze as you take your virtual tour throughout the estate.

Besides the interior, "Lion Gate Estate" comes with a custom two-car garage, a heated swimming pool, and an outdoor shower.

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"Lion Gate Estate" feels like a teenager came in and could not decide how she wanted to decorate the house. Instead of one big concept, they used multiple concepts for each room.

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