Welcome to Bloomfield Hills
Space, luxury, and privacy in the heart of Metro Detroit
Bloomfield Hills is a quiet, suburban community located 20 minutes northwest of downtown Detroit. Despite its central location and close proximity to freeways, urban life, and other city conveniences, Bloomfield Hills maintains a rural aesthetic.
Bloomfield Hills Real Estate Market
Lush, mature trees planted over a hundred years ago tower over scenic driveways leading to some of the most spectacular, spacious, and private homes in Detroit. Contact the Bloomfield Hills real estate agents & realtors at City Living Detroit to find condos, lofts, houses & luxury homes for sale in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Bloomfield Hills was first established when Oakland County was divided in two. The region was once used for farming until Detroit citizens began purchasing land to build larger homes with more space. Bloomfield Hills officially became a city in 1932 and is home to many sites on the List of National Historic Landmarks, including
The Cranbrook Educational Community.
What to Love
- Homes in Bloomfield Hills are some of the largest in the area and are located on vast lots, allowing for maximum privacy and elbow room.
- Although this quiet, picturesque community feels rural, downtown Detroit is just 20 minutes away, with modern conveniences located close by.
- Bloomfield Hills is home to a number of social clubs.
- Several highly influential people live in and have lived in Bloomfield Hills, including Aretha Franklin, John DeLorean, Selma Blair, and Robin Williams.
Local Lifestyle
Bloomfield Hills residents work hard during the week and like to enjoy their weekends off, frequently spent at one of many private clubs.
The Bloomfield Hills Country Club was one of the first in Detroit, founded over a hundred years ago. It is the realized vision of a past group of influential locals, one of them being Henry Ford. The golf course was designed and brought to life by English golf expert, Harry Colt, who is arguably the world's best golf course architect. In addition to golf, most clubs in the neighborhood offer tennis courts, workout facilities, swimming, dining, and other benefits.
Dining, Shopping, & Entertainment
There is no shortage of great cuisine options in Bloomfield Hills. Options range from high-end dinners to casual light bites. In addition to the spectacular dining found at private clubs, other local options include everything from breakfast to dinner.
Joe Muer Seafood has been the epitome of dining excellence in Metro Detroit for almost a hundred years. Their elegant dining room serves the freshest seafood, steaks, sushi, and chops in the state of Michigan, all with white-glove service. A bit more casual but just as hearty,
Bill’s is a modern approach to the old-fashioned pubs of yesteryear. Menu favorites include pork chops and truffle fries. Other local choices include
Zalman's fluffy flapjacks,
Bloomfield Deli’s fresh sandwiches, and dinner plates at
Los Gatos Tacos.
Things To Do
Bloomfield Hills is home to the
Cranbrook Educational Community. In addition to being the highest-ranked school for art, architecture, craft, and design in the country, Cranbrook has been designated as a National Historic Landmark. Along with the campus and research facilities, the
Cranbrook Gardens and
Cranbrook Art Museum are popular ways to spend a day. The house and gardens span 40 acres and offer free self-guided tours, and the museum features several prominent Detroit-area and Michigan-based artists.
Schools
Bloomfield Hills is home to some of the best educational opportunities in the nation. Just a few of these are:
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The Roeper School, preschool-12th grade; the oldest school in the nation for gifted students through 12th grade
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