Here's your shot to own an amazing part of Pontiac history in the new Cultural District. The 1836 Drake Mansion (updated in 1922) is full of beautiful intricate details and endless possibilities. Large yard with extra lot and parking lot. Zoned R3 (home occupation, manor house 3-4 units, family apartment building ,community center building, cultural/municipal, state licensed residential facility, or transportation center). Entire downstairs is livable with dedicated entry. There is ample room for your dream studio, workshop or entertaining space. You will love the Greek Revival columns and the vintage pipe organ. Great Room (56 x 46) you'll be blown away with wood floor, high ceilings and a stage plus huge windows (south, east, west) allow sunlight all day long throughout. The Front Room (23 x 45) features incredibly high ceilings and access to 2 porches. Upstairs elegantly slopes downward to a raised stage (26x11) and is flanked by two rooms (10x11). Downstairs features 5 rooms: massive Big Room (32x46), two bedrooms (18x14) each with a toilet, two adjacent walk-in closet (6x10), mud room... (10x10), and utility room (10x36). Land contract terms available. Potential to turn into a real money maker.