The "Lone Pine Hills" area in Bloomfield Hills/Bloomfield Township is a prestigious residential region centered around the prominent Lone Pine Road. Due to its association with this major thoroughfare, the name "Lone Pine" is used in several different, but geographically close, luxury subdivisions.

Here is a breakdown of the communities most commonly associated with "Lone Pine Hills," their features, and the surrounding context:

1. Lone Pine Hills / Lone Pine Road Estates

This is the primary area that aligns with your request for "Lone Pine Hills." It refers to several adjoining, non-gated, affluent subdivisions along and near Lone Pine Road.

• Location: Generally situated between Telegraph Road (US-24) to the west and Cranbrook Road/Woodward Avenue to the east, anchored by Lone Pine Road.
• Housing Style: These neighborhoods are known for large, custom-built, estate-sized homes.
• Architecture: Architectural styles are varied, reflecting construction from the mid-20th century up through modern custom builds. You can find everything from stately mid-century ranches to modern Tudor or Colonial Revival mansions.
• Lot Sizes: Homes sit on generous, heavily wooded lots, often 1 acre or more, which is characteristic of the Bloomfield Hills area and valued for privacy.
• Home Values: Properties in the Lone Pine Road Estates area are consistently high-value, typically ranging from $1.5 million up to $3.5 million or more for larger, more updated, or custom-new construction estates.
• Education: Most addresses in this area fall within the highly regarded Bloomfield Hills School District.

2. The Hills of Lone Pine (Wabeek Area)

It's important to differentiate "Lone Pine Hills" from The Hills of Lone Pine, which is a separate, well-known, gated community centered around the Wabeek Club.

• Difference: The Hills of Lone Pine is a distinct, private neighborhood with a manned gatehouse, a strong homeowners association, and community amenities like a pool and tennis courts. It is built around Wabeek Lake and the Wabeek Country Club.
  
• As we discussed previously, this is a separate, defined community.

3. Lone Pine Road as an Area Landmark

Lone Pine Road itself is a central artery that defines the geography of the southern part of the Bloomfield Hills area.

• History: The road is one of the oldest in the area, contributing to the historical prestige of the properties lining it. Many of the most significant and historic estates in Bloomfield Hills are located directly on or just off Lone Pine Road.
• Landmarks: The road connects several key points:
• The Cranbrook Educational Community (near Cranbrook Road and Lone Pine Road).
  
• Lone Pine Elementary School (part of the Bloomfield Hills School District).

In summary, when discussing Lone Pine Hills in Bloomfield Hills, you are generally referring to the sprawling, traditional luxury estates found along and immediately adjacent to Lone Pine Road, west of Cranbrook and east of Telegraph, characterized by large, private, wooded lots and high property values.