luxury houses with terrace for sale Sewickley, United States

With a luxurious interior, a backyard that rivals a five star resort and a secluded, promontory-like setting on three acres, this Country estate with shingle-style architecture delights at every turn. Located adjacent to North Park and the Irwin Run Conservancy, this fully fenced custom home offers a secure gated entry, a well-conceived exterior/interior plan, modern amenities and unsurpassed attention to detail. Truly a destination unto itself, the residence features a library/library with extensive mahogany paneling and coffered ceilings, a greenhouse/sunroom, an expansive third floor game room with a sink and custom cabinets, a home fitness center, and a heated saltwater pool large enough for swimming laps. A Governor’s drive, custom wrought-iron doors and a covered front porch create an impressive atmosphere for entertaining. The foyer includes a custom wrought iron/oak banister; the open dining area has retractable glass doors that connect to an alfresco dining room, allowing for an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. A stylish interior with designer fixtures, custom millwork, ash wood floors, ten foot ceilings and heated floors in all of the elegant bathrooms add to the sense of extravagance. Showcasing the latest technology and style, the kitchen has quartzite counters, a forty-eight-inch built-in Thermador refrigerator, furniture-grade cabinets that extend to the ceiling, a striking center island, and an eye-level Subzero wine fridge. Large enough for caterers, the kitchen also includes four true refrigerator drawers, dual dishwashers, two sinks, an eight burner Thermador range, a Wolf steam oven, a commercial-grade hallway fridge and a second butler’s pantry, complete with granite counters and ample cabinet space. The main level owner’s suite has all the amenities one would expect in a home of this caliber, including a private office space and a spa-like bath, complete with a soaking tub, vaulted ceilings and an oversized steam shower with a glass enclosure. One of the walk-in closets is ready for a coffee bar and features a stackable washer/dryer, creating an unexpected surprise. The feeling of enchantment continues with the generous secondary bedrooms, all of which have en suite bathrooms and walk-in closets; the finished lower floor and the outdoor living areas, where a drop-down projector screen on the covered loggia takes movie nights to a new level. Meandering pathways lined with lush, manicured landscaping lead to a pool house with a partially covered patio area, a full bath, a changing room, retractable doors and a kitchenette. Surrounded by mature trees, the backyard also includes a limestone patio, an outdoor fireplace with a gas starter, custom lighting, raised vegetable gardens and rolling grassy lawns, served by a thirty-seven-zone, remote controlled sprinkler system. An attached three car garage with two story ceilings and a sports court allows for indoor recreation; a detached three car garage with plans for a one bedroom apartment adds versatility. With a premium location and modern infrastructure including 6” wall insulation, a whole home generator, four HVAC systems, 400 amp service, reinforced concrete piles, energy recovery ventilation throughout, two seventy-five-gallon water tanks with circulating pumps, and a French drain surrounding the home, this timeless, well-planned estate property is a legacy that could easily span multiple generations.

In the heart of of Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood sits one of the city’s best kept secrets. Hidden behind the original 1890’s brick facade is an extraordinary, award-winning contemporary home that serves as an artist’s residence and gallery. Once a well-known bakery, this property was reimagined by its current owners and redesigned by esteemed architect and visionary Ross Bianco in the 1990’s. Past the active retail storefront, an iron gate leads you to the home’s dramatic main entrance, a two story atrium lined with floor-to-ceiling windows shining natural light on the 20’ gallery walls. As you head upstairs, using either the residential elevator or the suspended staircase, you’re met with a private two-level suite that can serve as guest quarters, additional living space, or even a fully separate apartment. Head through the upper level of the atrium to the spacious and charming main residence, featuring formal living and dining rooms, an enormous kitchen complete with a fireplace and oversized island, a second primary suite, the third en suite bedroom, laundry, and access to a rooftop deck with stellar views of Downtown Pittsburgh and the vibrant E. Carson Street. In addition to the main living spaces, the front retail store and rear office space are income-producing with long-term tenants.