luxury real estate for sale North Buffalo Township, United States

A rare offering of extraordinary scale and distinction, Shilo Ranch stands as one of the region’s most remarkable private estates, an exceptional sanctuary where refined luxury and sporting heritage converge across more than 340 pristine acres of rolling countryside. Completed in 2003 and masterfully crafted without compromise, the estate is anchored by an impressive 18,000-square-foot residence designed to rival the world’s finest private retreats. Clad in rare stone and crowned with copper roofs, the home exudes timeless elegance, while custom wood finishes imported from Africa lend warmth, character, and unparalleled craftsmanship throughout. Guests arrive beneath a stately portico and are welcomed into a magnificent foyer that unfolds into an awe-inspiring trophy room, evoking the grandeur of a world-class lodge or luxury hotel. Every space has been thoughtfully curated, blending sophisticated design with an inviting sense of comfort. Rich architectural details, bespoke finishes, and exceptional materials create an atmosphere that is both impressive and intimately livable. The residence offers six generously proportioned bedroom suites, each featuring a private ensuite bath and walk-in wardrobe, ensuring comfort and privacy for family and guests alike. At the heart of the home, the spectacular kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, premium appointments, and an expansive island designed for both everyday living and elegant entertaining. A three-car garage completes the residence’s extensive amenities. Equally noteworthy is the estate’s commitment to long-term stewardship. Significant recent enhancements have included comprehensive evaluations and updates to the property's mechanical, plumbing, electrical, water treatment, security, heating, and access systems. Modern monitoring capabilities have been integrated throughout key infrastructure, while major components of the estate’s heating and climate-control systems have been upgraded to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and peace of mind. Lighting, audio-visual, and property access systems have also benefited from extensive improvements, reflecting a continued investment in the estate’s functionality and preservation. Beyond the interiors, breathtaking views unfold from expansive terraces overlooking a picturesque three-acre stocked pond and a landscape teeming with natural beauty. The grounds have been meticulously developed for recreation and entertaining on a grand scale, featuring an expansive rear patio, outdoor kitchen area, pavilion, fire pit, and a basketball court, all creating an unrivaled setting for memorable gatherings beneath the open sky. For the outdoor enthusiast, Shilo Ranch is truly without equal. Enclosed by classic Kentucky fencing and home to a herd of white-tailed deer, the property offers a private sporting paradise with an abundance of wildlife and diverse terrain. The estate’s extensive infrastructure includes two additional residences, a historic well house, a main barn equipped for wildlife food processing, two equine stables, and multiple ancillary outbuildings, presenting limitless opportunities for recreation, ranching, equestrian pursuits, conservation, or multigenerational living. Equal parts luxury estate, private retreat, and legacy property, Shilo Ranch represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire a truly extraordinary holding where impeccable craftsmanship, unmatched privacy, and the beauty of nature exist in perfect harmony.

Some homes are about the house. This one is about the house and the river it sits on. 1050 Wattersonville Road is a custom white cedar log home built directly on the Allegheny River, with a private floating dock anchored in roughly 35 feet of water. That depth matters. It means a boat lives at the house instead of a marina, and the river is yours from the moment you walk down to the water. The home sits on about two acres in a quiet enclave of custom homes with no HOA, where the township maintains and plows the road and the school bus comes right to the door. A second lot next door is also available — two acres of its own, already served by a septic system and ready to build on, whether you want a guest house, a home for family, or simply your own buffer. Inside, the great room is its heart. A wall of windows frames the river and the wooded hillside beyond, with a vaulted tongue-and-groove ceiling carrying the eye up. The kitchen is built for people who actually cook and entertain, with stone counters, stainless steel appliances, a mirrored tile backsplash, and an island sized for a crowd. Six bedrooms are spread through the home for privacy, including a first-floor bedroom with its own loft and several ensuite layouts. There are six full baths and a half bath in all. Downstairs, the finished lower level keeps its own pace, with heated polished concrete floors, a bar, a double-sided fireplace, a guest room, and a full bath. Outside is where this property earns its keep. A 42-by-20 pool steps down to a covered pavilion with a full outdoor kitchen, a grill and griddle, and its own bathroom, so summer days never have to move indoors. A fire pit ringed with seating looks out over the water for the cooler evenings. The home is flanked by two oversized garages with parking for five and epoxy floors, with a finished office above one and a bunk room with a full bath above the other, room enough for a home business, overflow guests, or both. It was built to handle a rural riverfront life and built to last. A 25KW whole-house generator keeps everything running. The systems include tankless hot water, propane heat with forced air and mini-splits, and copper and PEX plumbing, and the home runs on a private well and septic under a standing-seam metal roof. It is wired for speakers throughout. The setting is the rest of the story. This is the Armstrong School District, with Kittanning about twenty minutes away for restaurants and everyday errands, and Pittsburgh roughly an hour out. State game land sits nearby for hiking and hunting, and ATV trails run right from the property. That is the rare part: you can pull the jet skis out and be on the water, or take the ATVs out and be on the trails, all from the same driveway. No trailering, no loading up for the weekend. If you have been waiting for a true riverfront home with the space, the dock, and the build quality to match the view, this is the one to come see.

Welcome to an exceptional opportunity to own a brand-new duplex-style patio home that offers flexibility, quality construction, and a lifestyle rarely found in today’s market. Ideal for an investor, owner-occupant, or multi-generational living, this property allows you to live in one residence while renting the other, or provide a beautifully finished home for a family member next door. Each home offers three bedrooms and two baths with a thoughtfully designed layout that balances comfort and functionality. A large entry welcomes you into a bright, open living floorplan illuminated by abundant natural light. Vaulted ceilings and wide plank white oak flooring enhance the sense of space, while a gas fireplace anchors the living area with warmth and timeless appeal. The kitchens are both functional and elegant, equipped with LG stainless steel appliances, quartz surfaces, ample cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry for added storage. The dining area flows seamlessly into the living space and opens through a sliding door to the covered patio and private rear yard, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor connection that is perfect for everyday living or entertaining. Each primary suite presents a comfortable retreat, complete with a spacious walk-in closet and a well-appointed bath featuring additional storage. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath are strategically placed away from the primary suite, offering privacy for guests, family members, or tenants. Laundry areas are conveniently tucked behind farmhouse-style doors and include built-in storage, keeping daily routines organized and out of sight. Outdoor living is equally impressive. Covered patios feature cedar-lined ceilings, integrated lighting, and ceiling fans, providing a comfortable space to relax in every season. Two-car garages, beautifully finished concrete driveways, and attractive walkways complete the exterior, all set on approximately one-and-a-half acres of level land that offers space, privacy, and future flexibility. Conveniently located in Penn Township just off Route 8, this property is close to local farms, markets, and restaurants, and only minutes from Butler Regional Airport. The location combines a peaceful setting with everyday convenience and is served by the highly regarded Knoch School District. Brand new construction, low-maintenance living, and exceptional versatility make this property a compelling choice for a wide range of buyers. Whether you are seeking an income-producing opportunity, a flexible living arrangement, or a beautifully built home, this offering delivers on every level.

Set behind a private gate in Penn Township, Thornbrook Estate is 11.15 acres of woods and pasture with a quarter-mile drive that passes the fields, the eight-stall barn, and the carriage house before the house itself comes into view. It is the kind of arrival that makes visitors slow down, and it happens every time you come home. Built in 1998, the custom brick-and-timber Tudor spans 7,535 square feet with five bedrooms, five full baths, and a half bath, plus a large bonus space attached to one of the suites. A columned foyer opens to a curved staircase. The living room has a fireplace and a wall of windows into the trees; the family room rises two stories in wild cherry paneling, and the gourmet kitchen is built around an oversized island with a wet bar and a walk-in pantry. A first-floor office looks out over the pasture. The finished space has been expanded and meticulously maintained by the current owners, and the brick terrace off the family room is where they end most days. The walk-out lower level is a stone and brick wine cellar complex designed to feel like a Tuscan cellar, with a candle-lit tasting room and its own kitchen, a wood-beamed social room with a stone fireplace and media, a room finished in wooden wine box tiles, a Tuscan-themed full bath, and a climate-controlled gathering room for larger tastings and conditioned wine storage. Two Sub-Zero wine refrigerators and two externally vented refrigeration units stay with the house, and there is unfinished space left for a media room. Across the drive, the carriage house is a complete second residence with its own front door, a living room with a fireplace, a kitchen and dining area, one bedroom, a full bath, a half bath, and a balcony. It has held visiting family at the holidays, a granddaughter studying for her medical boards, and a friend between homes, which is what makes this property work for multigenerational living or as a guest house. The eight-stall equestrian barn was built in the same Tudor style, with a center aisle, a heated tack room, hot and cold water, and LED lighting inside and out. The acreage is yours to fence and use. A whole-house generator carries the residence, carriage house, and barn together. Five minutes in one direction are Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport and the Butler Country Club, with Route 8 and the Cranberry corridor an easy drive the other way. The home is in the Knoch School District, with North Catholic High School and Sewickley Academy transport nearby in Cranberry. Well water, public sewer, gas heat, central air, garage parking for seven, and a surveyed lot within the acreage that Penn Township has already approved as buildable.

Gorgeous 11+ Acre Setting • As you drive through the gate, up the 1/4 mile drive to the property, savor the wooded canopy and pastures, pass the barn and carriage house as you double back to see the artisan brickwork exterior of the Tudor residence. • In the late afternoon, relax with a glass of wine on the patio while admiring the natural beauty that surrounds you. • The estate infrastructure (e.g., HVAC, wine cellar refrigeration, UV air filtration, waterheaters, etc.) is new or updated and well-maintained. • The estate offers quiet, rural-like living with urban convenience and shopping. Easy access to I-79/Turnpike and Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport. Perfect for Intimate and Large-Scale Entertaining • The setting and the home’s layout make hosting large or small gatherings a wonderful experience. Guests can enjoy live jazz by the fireplace in the living room while others sample canapes on the outdoor patio adjoining the spacious family room, which when furnished with bistro tables can offer additional space for extended sit-down dining. Using both the main and lower wine cellar levels, the home has hosted dinner parties with 90-100 guests. • Depending on the host’s preferences, the large barn also offers interesting entertainment possibilities. A Wine Cellar Complex Reminiscent of Tuscany • Designed professionally to reflect artistically a Tuscan wine cellar, this cellar complex offers an unforgettable place to enjoy a fine vintage or host Super Bowls and Final Fours. • The complex boasts a candle-lit stone wall tasting room and kitchen just off the stone and brick wine cellar, a wood-beamed social room with stone fireplace and media, a second social room featuring a wall of wooden wine box tiles and a specially conditioned-humidified Tuscan-plastered gathering room for larger tasting events and expanded wine storage. Flexible Accommodation for Guests or Extended Family • The property, with its carriage house and 6 bedrooms in the main residence, allows flexible accommodations for guests or extended family visits. • The 11.15 acres includes a buildable lot if the owners want their family members closer more permanently. Place to Stable your Own Horse • The spacious 8-stall barn allows for convenient stabling of your horses. LED lighting in and around the barn permits working late or early. Hot and cold water. The heated tack room is much appreciated on cold winter mornings. • Don’t worry if there is a blizzard or wind storm, the commercial-grade, all-estate generator will keep your main residence, the carriage house, and your barn completely powered and cozy.