You Can Own Your Own Luxury Sporting Retreat in Butler County

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Located near the town of Petrolia in rural Butler County, the scale of the property at 399 Cornetti Road is the first thing that registers. 

The massive sporting estate known as Shilo Ranch spans more than 340 acres of rolling countryside — with a 17,000-square-foot residence at its center. What’s more captivating than the scale, though, is that every detail of the home feels centered around a specific way of life: luxury. 

“The arrival experience is so impressive,” says Realtor Adam Cannon of Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty, who has the estate listed for $6.75 million. 

“You feel the sense of true privacy as you pass through the gates and wind through the woods towards the home. When you pull up under the stately portico, you’re immediately aware this is a very special property. It feels like you’re checking into a luxury lodge or private resort,” he says. 

Completed in 2003, the estate was built with rare stone, copper roofs and imported custom woodwork. Once an upscale hunting preserve, the property includes equestrian facilities, wildlife habitat, two additional residences, a stocked pond and the kind of indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces you would expect at a resort. 

Despite its hulking size, Cannon says the home, which has six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, strikes that tricky balance between grandeur and warmth. 

“This is an incredibly large home, but it never feels cold or overly formal,” he says. “It’s hard to imagine that a home like this could feel cozy, especially when you’re lounging in a 60-by-40-foot living room with a 32-foot ceiling, but this home pulls it off. It’s remarkably livable.” 

That great room feels absolutely cavernous, with dark wood curving up to highlight the central stone fireplace. A balcony-style landing overlooking the living room connects the bedrooms to the main living area. 

At the center of the home is a large kitchen with custom cabinetry, premium finishes and an oversized island suited for both daily life and entertaining. Rich wood, leather and dark tones create a feel that is both elegant and rustic. The accompanying dining room is large enough to handle entertaining parties of all sizes.  

A sweeping spiral staircase connects the home’s main level to the upper bedrooms and the finished lower level, which includes a family room with a stone fireplace, full bar, game room, workshop and home gym.

“I can’t get over the beauty of the ultra-wide spiral staircase that leads you to both the finished lower level and the upstairs bedrooms,” Cannon says. “It’s like something out of a movie.”

Upstairs, the residence gives the next buyer many options. Rather than one primary suite, the estate includes six large bedroom suites, each with its own bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. All six bathrooms are outfitted with high-end fixtures and finishes as well as custom wood cabinetry. This layout could work well for guests, multi-generational living or other creative uses such as a retreat or event space. 

The lower level is grandiose in its own right. A family room lined with hunting trophies is anchored around a large stone fireplace. There’s also a full bar, a game room, workshop and home gym. 

Cannon says that while an estate of this size may feel daunting, the property has had many updates to ease some of that worry.

“The current ownership has invested heavily in updating and preserving the property’s infrastructure, from security and climate-control systems to mechanical and water-treatment upgrades,” he says. “This kind of stewardship is what separates a great estate from a truly exceptional one.”

The exterior of the estate continues to wow, with a three-car garage, multiple patios and porches, an outdoor fireplace and a hot tub. There are two additional residences on the property, as well as a three-acre stocked pond with boathouse and dock, a barn and several other outbuildings. The rolling pastures, streams, waterfall and mature trees covering the property make for a truly private oasis. 

Located an hour from Pittsburgh, the home’s ideal owner is someone who doesn’t mind being a bit of a distance away from amenities, according to Cannon. The city of Butler is about 20-minute ride away for shopping needs, but the home otherwise feels secluded from society in almost every way.

“This isn’t a home for someone looking to be five minutes from restaurants and shopping,” says Cannon. “It’s for someone who values privacy, space and the ability to enjoy a lifestyle that’s increasingly difficult to find. I think the right buyer is someone who sees the distance from town not as a drawback, but as one of the property’s greatest assets.” 

“In many ways, Shilo Ranch feels less like a house and more like a private destination,” Cannon adds. “The ideal buyer is someone who wants more than a beautiful home, they want a legacy property, a private retreat and a lifestyle all in one.”