Pittsburgh Area Wow Houses: 5 Million-Dollar Marvels

PITTSBURGH, PA - Million-dollar addresses might sound ostentatious to some people, but they undeniably come with a certain amount of prestige - and prestige can’t be found in the average fixer-upper.

If upscale living appeals to you, there are plenty of places to consider in southwestern Pennsylvania, and you won’t have to break the bank to buy one. Plenty of them hover around a modest $1 million asking price.

Here are just a few available now on realtor.com:

Nested on nearly two acres on a tree-lined cul-de-sac, the outstanding home at 610 Whispering Pines Drive in Fox Chapel lists for $1,149,000. The custom kitchen has an eat-in area and opens to the family room. There’s a multilevel deck leading to a fabulous yard with a pool, waterfall and outdoor kitchen. The lower level includes a media room, bar and fireplace. For additional information, go to realtor.com.

Listing for $1,195,000, this unit at 1 Trimont Lane in Mt. Washington takes up the entire 10th floor of the distinguished Trimont Building’s “A” tower. The keyed elevator opens to a private foyer that immediately offers a panoramic view of the Golden Triangle. The master bedroom features an en suite with a large jetted bath, oversized vanity and walk-in closets. For complete details, go to realtor.com.

Listing for $1,100,000, this home at 91 Woodland Drive in Mt. Lebanon comes with an 18-foot glass entry and a great room with eat-in seating for 12, a built-in media center, electric skylights with screens and rain sensors.The dining room comes with an oversized black marble log burning fireplace. The master bedroom has a jetted tub with a rain shower and separate steam shower. There’s also a home gym and heated pool For complete details, go to realtor.com.

Elegant French architectural influences can be found at this home at 705 The Gardens Drive in O’Hara, which lists for $1,080,000. Try single-level living with a first-floor master suite, laundry room, heated three-car garage and four gas burning fireplaces. The massive finished lower level features a stone fireplace, wine room, guest bedroom and bathroom and an exercise room with a mirrored wall. The theater room comes with a drop-down projection screen. For additional information, go to realtor.com.

Listing for $1 million, this home at 1210 Turnberry Drive in Upper St. Clair sits on an acre-sized lot and includes five bedrooms, 6.4 bathrooms, a mahogany den and a first floor master bedroom with fireplace. The spacious kitchen has a copper stamped vegetable sink, two dishwashers, double ovens, a coffee/espresso center and a center island with barstool seating. There’s also a climate-controlled wine cellar. For complete details, go to realtor.com.

Feature photo of 610 Whispering Pines Drive via realtor.com.