Located in Sewickley Heights, this fabulous home is truly a masterpiece! Modeled after Monticello, designed by world-renowned architect Benno Janssen, commissioned by & former home of famed interior decorator Verner Purnell. Main house & guest house offer combined total of 6 bedrooms, 7 full & 3 half baths. High ceilings, French limestone w/marble inset flooring, arched windows & unique features, incl. loggia & breathtaking great room w/rotunda. Spectacular setting for entertaining! Eat-in kitchen w/high gloss white cabinets & top of line appliances. 2nd floor features 4 complete suites, incl. spacious & elegant primary suite. Finished basement incl. wine cellar, home gym & theater. Beautifully appointed 2 story guest house, kitchen with granite counters, laundry, living room, 2 BRS & 2 full BA. Sited on over 5 acres, inground pool, lush formal and informal gardens which majestically unfold, linking 8 distinct outdoor entertaining spaces. Beautifully renovated & restored to perfection!
For sale
$3,999,028
898 Persimmon Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143
4beds
8,610sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
5.62 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$464/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Inground poolEat-in kitchenArched windowsTop of line appliancesHome gymHigh ceilingsWine cellar
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 21, 2025 at 10:41am
Listed by:
Betty Moraca 412-741-2200,
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES 412-741-2200
Source: WPMLS,MLS#: 1673854
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-List

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14x16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 16x22
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14x16
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13x16
Bonus room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13x64
Bonus room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 32x32
Den
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16x19
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16x18
Entry foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13x14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16x19
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20x28
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Some Gas Appliances, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 7
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,610
- Total interior livable area: 8,610 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: Pool
Lot
- Size: 5.62 Acres
- Dimensions: 5.618
Details
- Parcel number: 0603C00348000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: French Provincial,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Sewickley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $464/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,191,300
- Annual tax amount: $36,891
- Date on market: 1/21/2025
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