Pittsburgh Area Wow! Houses: Five Amazing Abodes For The Affluent

PITTSBURGH, PA - Opulence costs, and the homes being showcased here certainly qualify as opulent. If you’re interested in any of these less-than-humble abodes, prepare to pay a premium price.

The least expensive of the houses being profiled will set you back xxxx. But if anyone deserves to live in the lap of luxury, it’s you.

We found plenty of high-quality though hardly inexpensive homes in the Pittsburgh metro area on realtor.com. Here are just a few:

This spectacular six-bedroom estate at 179-199 Johnston Road in Peters Township, which lists at a modest $7,500,000, sits on a sprawling 22 acres. It comes with a unique octagonal family room with a raised stone hearth fireplace, a resort-style master bedroom with a sitting room, a den with a wet bar, an awesome pool and multiple patios. For complete details, go to realtor.com.

Listing at $4,495,000, this house at 5228 Westminster Place in Shadyside comes with an almost embarrassing amount of amenities: marble, hardwood and honed stoned floors, oversized light-filled rooms, a gourmet cook’s kitchen, burnished wood office, workout room, media room and an indoor-outdoor pool with a hot tub. For additional information, go to realtor.com.

Listing at $1,699,000, this picturesque home at 5125 Bear Run Road in Cranberry has a private stocked lake as a front yard. Bet none of your neighbors can say that. The house sits on four acres and features bamboo flooring in the living and dining room, a five-car integral garage and a fully automated, climate-controlled indoor heated swimming pool with a seating area and surround lighting. For additional information, go to realtor.com.

This stellar six-bedroom home at 1540 Fox Chase road in Upper St. Clair, which lists for $1,699,000, exudes warmth, comfort and luxury. You enter through a soaring portico to the grand entry with a floating curved artisan staircase. There are two full chef’s kitchens, each bedroom offers en suite convenience and the lower level boasts a fully equipped home gym. For complete details, go to realtor.com.

This incredible 2,900-square-foot Downtown Pittsburgh penthouse at 121 Ninth Street, which lists for $1,650,00 comes with a private entrance, private underground garage and private elevator. It provides panoramic views of the Allegheny River, Downtown and the North Shore. The condo features an open floor plan and the master bedroom has a spectacular wall of windows. For complete details, go to realtor.com.

Feature photo of 179-199 Johnston Road via realtor.com.