5103 Holmes St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

<B>LOCATION</B><p>Here is the perfect place for someone who loves city living in a sharp, classy, completely renovated home. It is located only steps away from public and school transportation, minutes to Children???s Hospital, a straight shot to downtown Pittsburgh, and within walking distance to shoppes and restaurants. The meticulous craftsmanship, along with the contemporary style and colors are astounding. What lies behind the red-brick exterior and the new front door is captivating.<P><B>FEATURES</B><P>The ceramic entry leads to the main living area, newly floored with warm cognac hard wood. There is exposed brickwork in the dining room and at the living room decorative fireplace. A wooden mantle and concrete hearth have been added to the living room fireplace, and the ductwork remains exposed. The high ceilings and baseboards, along with the original decorative trim work and stair rail blend beautifully with the contemporary flair and clean lines. The rooms are massive and open, lending the first floor to wonderful entertainment possibilities.The kitchen, warmed with lovely cabinetry and ceramic flooring, sits grandly at the end of the expanse. There is a laundry room (plumbing will be installed) off the kitchen, leading to the new rear deck (to be installed). Stairs from the deck extend to the rear yard.<P>The second floor houses two large bedrooms. There is new carpeting and paint throughout the second floor, large closets have been added, and there is an enclosed decorative fireplace in the rear bedroom. One will note that all the windows in the home have been replaced, as well. The main bath displays a new pedestal sink, an energy-efficient commode, tub and shower with ceramic surround, and ceramic flooring. The third floor is a huge room that can function as a third bedroom, a family room area or a great office space or studio. Here there is an exposed brick wall, an enormous closet, a quaint dormer area, and baseboard heating.<P>Don???t worry about the mechanicals of this home ??? the furnace and air-conditioning (to be installed) are new, the house has been completely rewired and the plumbing has been updated. The hot water tank is newer and the roof is 6 years old. While you???re checking all of this in the basement, don???t miss the newly added bathroom with ceramic flooring and shower surround. There is access to the rear yard from the basement, as well.