A 1917 Sewickley Heights mansion is on the market for $4.9M
At the top of the circular driveway, a mansion appears. The 1917 Colonial home on Pink House Lane sits atop Sewickley Heights on a 10-acre lot.
The home is for sale at $4.9 million through Berkshire Hathaway HS.
“This house has history,” said Beverly McQuone, who with Susie Reuter are the listing agents from Berkshire Hathaway HS in Sewickley. “It’s comfortable. It’s cozy. It’s gracious. It’s very private.”
In the foyer, a grandfather clock rests at the base of the spiral staircase. The home brims with natural light through its abundance of windows, all of which are new.
“That really is a conversation piece,” said McQuone. “This is a great house. It is classic. It has great light and lots of storage and closet space, which you don’t always find in an older home.”
The spacious living room is decorated in cream, beige and blue and has a beam ceiling and six sets of French doors. It leads to a screened-in porch, which was added. Outside is a large in-ground heated pool built five years ago.
The owner wanted an area where young children could play and that was shallow enough to place a lounge chair and sunbathe.
There is an adjacent pool house with a bathroom and changing area.
The original RedGate Farm has been updated by the current owners, who purchased the property in 1996.
Extensive renovations were done before they moved in. They’ve updated something every year.
The 8,295-square-foot home has five bedrooms, five full baths and three powder rooms. The owners transformed four bedrooms into an exercise room and a larger master bedroom, and bathroom with two full sinks, a full shower and soaking tub. There are two walk-in closets. The master bedroom is 19 feet by 17 feet. A hidden washer and dryer are nearby—one of three in the home.
One of two balconies can be accessed through the master bedroom and offer views of Sewickley Heights.
The property was once a summer house where previous owners came to escape the steel mills of Pittsburgh. A woman who lived in the house prior was a master gardener. The flowers that surround the abode are spectacular, especially in the summer, according to an owner.
A side yard is a serene place for family gatherings.
Most of the original hardwood floors remain except in the kitchen which was completely redone. It has custom cabinetry, quartz countertops and a 4-foot- by-9-foot center island. There is a wine refrigerator as well as refrigerator drawers for chilling drinks.
The refrigerator and freezer are concealed. The 48-inch gas range has six burners.
A sitting area nearby has a fireplace – one of six throughout the house.
Off the kitchen is a powder room fashioned from an old silver safe.
The heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are new.
A formal dining room is roomy enough for entertaining. Owners have hosted both corporate and charitable events at the home.
There are hints of blue throughout the house, from curtains to upholstery and area rugs, a nod to the owners’ updated sense of style. Blue hues are trending in fashion, which often translates into home décor.
There are high ceilings throughout.
A new elevator operates from the basement to the second floor. The basement has a wine cellar.
An exercise room on the second floor is spacious enough to accommodate four or five large pieces of equipment.
The house is equipped with “his” and “her” offices, perfect work-from-home spaces. A meeting room is accessible through one of the work areas.
There is a four-car tandem garage built in the 1950s.
The home is believed to be influenced by Benno Janssen, a well-known architect who settled in Pittsburgh, according to documents from Berkshire Hathaway HS.
One of the owners said she doesn’t have a favorite part of the house but “when I walk into the living room it makes me happy. I like simplicity.”
“The owners thought of everything,” McQuone said. “It has land and it has pretty views, It is an updated traditional look. They thought of everything.”
The house is located at 57 Pink House Lane, Sewickley Heights
Details: 412-741-6312
JoAnne Klimovich Harrop is a TribLive reporter covering the region's diverse culinary scene and unique homes. She writes features about interesting people. The Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist began her career as a sports reporter. She has been with the Trib for 26 years and is the author of "A Daughter's Promise." She can be reached at jharrop@triblive.com.
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