PHOTOS BY DOUG BOOTH For Mike Staresinic, owning a Highland Park house brought him full circle. He grew up in the neighborhood with his nine siblings in a big, rambling house on the southeast corner of Wellesley and Mellon streets. His mom still lives in that house, which neighbors remember fondly for the hustle and bustle that emanated from it. …
114 Woodhaven Dr., Hempfield Twp, PA 15644 Presented by Barbara Ciampini Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty An arched window presides over the entry of this two-story home providing a wonderful view of the outside world for anyone going down the grand staircase from the second floor. The large first-floor living room features boxed columns that lead to the formal…
JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZlbWJlZC5zZWNvbmRzdHJlZXRhcHAuY29tJTJGU2NyaXB0cyUyRmRpc3QlMkZvcHRpbi5qcyUyMiUyMGRhdGEtc3MtZW1iZWQlM0QlMjJvcHRpbiUyMiUyMGRhdGEtZGVzaWduLWlkJTNEJTIyMTg1Nzc0MiUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ== Categories: Ultimate House
PHOTOS COURTESY HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE When Dawn Ahern was house shopping with her husband 36 years ago, they stumbled upon the perfect home at 945 Fredericka Drive in South Park by accident. “We looked at a house on the same street,” Ahern says. “We thought the price was a little bit more, but it had a fenced-in backyard and…
5131 Carnoustie Dr., Collier Township, PA 15142 Presented by Cindy Sunseri Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Natural light fills the entry to this charming Colonial, bouncing off the soaring ceiling and spilling into the living/music room. Gorgeous woodwork highlights the dining room. The chef’s kitchen includes Jenn Air appliances, abundant wood cabinetry and granite counters. There is easy access from the kitchen…
PHOTOS BY PHILIP HENSLER PHOTOGRAPHY In the heart of Shadyside you’ll find Roslyn Place, a single cul-de-sac street so charming it has been compared to France’s Champs-Élysées by none other than urban designer Allan Jacobs in his book “Great Streets.” But if you walk too fast down Ellsworth Avenue, you might miss it. Eli and Kaylee Wynkoop were already dedicated…
999 Elmhurst, Fox Chapel, PA, 15215 Presented by Julie Rost Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty A true work of art, this stunning yet incredibly comfortable home offers sophisticated living in modern style. It includes green features such as geothermal heat and solar panels plus nearly 5000 sqft of living space. The first floor features an open floor plan with…
Pittsburgh Magazine has selected its 2021 Ultimate House — the Lawrenceville Lofts. Located in the city’s historic Lawrenceville neighborhood, the 2021 Ultimate House is a million-dollar penthouse perched on the top of a brand new 24-condo project. The project, by E Properties and Development, is located at the heart of one of Pittsburgh’s most exciting neighborhoods at 3725 Butler Street….
PHOTOS COURTESY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES THE PREFERRED REALTY After its completion in 1958, the auditorium and social hall adjacent to Saint Adalbert’s Catholic Church on Pittsburgh’s South Side was the site of countless community events from plays and assemblies to dances and socials. The lower level of the building also acted as a classroom space and nuclear fallout shelter during…
5757 Wilkins Ave., Squirrel Hill, PA 15217 Presented by Roslyn Neiman Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This private stone residence is set on a hill facing Wilkins Ave. but the easiest access is from West Woodland Rd. The home features beautiful hardwood floors, oversized and incredibly light and bright rooms, high ceilings, moldings and amazing old-world detailing. The first-floor family room is…
PHOTOS BY 360CAPTURES.COM When Jamie and Steve Del were house hunting, they did something extraordinary for Pittsburghers — they left the North Hills to move to the South Hills. The couple had fallen in love with a four-bedroom, Center Hall Colonial with great bones. Located at 1678 Swanson Lane in Upper St. Clair, the home had the added bonus of…
PHOTOS COURTESY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH Where can you find Bigfoot’s lost shoe? Hibernating jackalopes? A pegasus nest? These and stranger things are scattered around the grounds of the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh as part of a new exhibit, The Cryptid Critter Crawl. The interactive, audio exhibit features eight different artifacts related to cryptids, creatures derived from folklore or legend….
384 Leeper Rd., Rostraver, PA 15012 Presented by Thomas Simon Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This home’s many windows provide picturesque views of sunrise, sunset, and the beauty of the seasons. This modern, prairie-style estate implements concepts of organic architecture, leveraging the beauty of surrounding landscapes. Expansive rooms have walnut built-ins, including bookshelves, butlers bar, and two TV pieces. Color…
PHOTOS COURTESY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY Dormont has a lot to offer — a thriving business district, a stellar WalkScore of 82 and access to the “T.” Combine that with lots of greenspace and the Dormont Pool and what’s not to love? Nonetheless, this charming suburb has taken a backseat to its superstar sister, Mt. Lebanon, for years. That is radically changing…
PHOTOS BY 360 CAPTURES LLC For contractor Barry Smith, the quickest way to find off-campus student housing for his kid was to create it. At the time, his oldest son was attending Duquesne University and was looking to find a place to live with his friends. Smith found a fixer with potential at 191 Plymouth St. on Mt. Washington and…
52 Timberhill, Sewickley Heights, PA, 15143 Presented by Kathe Barge Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This custom-built estate was designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings and draws the exquisite grounds into the home through huge walls of glass. The neutral stonework is the perfect complement to the natural woodlands, landscaping and gardens surrounding the home. The stonework continues…
PHOTOS BY LISA BRENNEN | LB PHOTOGRAPHY Back in 2012, Perry Elementary School in Mount Morris closed due to dwindling enrollment. After sitting empty for a few years it was turned into a luxury private home and — after it was listed for sale — the results are now astounding the Internet. Listed for a cool $2.375 million, the 14,716…
PHOTOS BY PETER THEIS PHOTOGRAPHY Western Pennsylvania is filled with interesting houses — many of them built by self-made men who had the drive and vision to bring them to life. Walt Andrews was that kind of man. His daughter-in-law, Mary Andrews, told me about his home at 109 Fronko St. in Center Township that he built for himself and…
PHOTOS BY PHILIP HENSLER PHOTOGRAPHY Les and Susan Huet didn’t move too far when they bought their house in a family-friendly Plum neighborhood 27 years ago. “We lived just a mile away. We were the first house in a previous development,” Les says. “We had friends here and the kids were in elementary school.” At the time, several builders were…
232 Little Street, Sewickley, PA, 15143 Presented by Nicole Kriebel Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty The renovated first floor of this classic brick Victorian provides open concept living. There are new hardwood floors in the foyer, formal dining room and living room. There are high ceilings and beautiful moldings throughout. The newly renovated gourmet kitchen is equipped with granite…
PHOTOS BY GENE YUGER OF PITTSBURGHREALESTATEMEDIA.COM Ron Meisberger’s journey to renovate his turn-of-the century row house in the historic Allegheny West neighborhood on Pittsburgh’s North Side is filled with great stories — and a few critters. “When I first saw this house, there was a raccoon living in it,” he says. “My brothers said they would have kept the raccoon…
PHOTOS BY GENE YUGER/PITTSBURGHREALESTATEMEDIA.COM Connie and Bill Gadd have a sense of adventure. When their daughter’s family moved to Bethel Park six years ago, they bought a nearby Cape Cod-style home at 336 Sunset Dr. so that they could help with their grandkids. Now, the kids are heading west, and Gadds have settled into a small, lakeside A-frame-style home…
PHOTOS BY ROSEANNE R. MARTIN Walkable to Bloomfield, Shadyside and Friendship, Bloomfield Lofts drew buyers attracted to the great location at 622 Gross St. as it was being developed. This included Bret Doverspike, who opted for Unit 303, a two-bedroom, two-and-one-half bath unit on the building’s top floor. “The views are great out on the balcony,” he says. “You can…
NORTH PIER LIGHTHOUSE Who goes to Presque Isle State Park in the dead of winter? Its Lake Erie beaches are usually deserted. But when the sun came out Sunday and there was a hint of temperatures above freezing, hundreds of people returned to venture onto frozen Presque Isle Bay or explore wave dunes along the lake. Categories: The 412
