Rare Opportunity! Historic 1912 Alexander Eschweiler Estate In Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Address: 3266 N Lake Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53211
• Price: $3,750,000
• Year Built: 1912
• Size: 9,154 Sq. Ft.
• Land: 1.35 Acres
• Bedrooms: 7
• Bathrooms: 4.5

If you love old houses, this historic estate will make your heart beat faster. Built in 1912 by a famous architect named Alexander Eschweiler, this home looks just like a classic castle from the French countryside. It sits beautifully on the shores of Lake Michigan and has so much timeless charm. The owners spent a massive $1.6 million on a loving restoration to make sure the original beauty shines bright today.

The absolute best part about this property is how it mixes historic elegance with an incredible backyard and garage setup. Outside, you can enjoy wide, sweeping views of the blue lake from a gorgeous patio. The patio features beautiful limestone columns, handmade iron railings, and a real stone fire oven for cooking outdoors. For car lovers, there is a brand-new, attached showroom garage with heated concrete floors that is absolutely huge When you step through the front door, you can feel the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The rooms flow nicely into each other and feature stunning, waxed hardwood floors and beautiful Venetian artwork on the walls. The kitchen has been completely updated into a custom chef’s dream, making it perfect for cooking big family meals while still keeping the warm, historic soul of the house intact

Upstairs, this grand home offers seven large bedrooms. There is plenty of space for a big family and overnight guests. Three of the bedrooms have their own private bathrooms attached. The main primary suite is a true retreat, featuring its very own private dressing room and a beautiful, lavish bathroom where you can relax after a long day. The beautiful grounds spread across more than an acre of pristine land. Besides the main house and the giant showroom garage, the property also includes a charming coach house. This separate building gives you an extra three-car garage and extra space for guests or storage. It is so rare to find a home with this much history, beauty, and practical space right on the lake.

Photos:

Lisa Ashley • lisa.ashley@sothebysrealty.com
Mahler Sotheby’s International Realty
Photography Credit: House of Light Architectural Media