Wow! Houses: Five Pittsburgh-Area Homes Offering Poolside Possibilities

UPPER ST. CLAIR, PA - Despite this recent cold snap, there's no denying that summer is almost here. And with the season looming, it's only natural that thoughts turn to beating the heat with a dip in a swimming pool. While there are plenty of public pools in the area, wouldn't it be great to enjoy the convenience and comfort of having your own above-ground or in-ground pool.

We found no shortage of houses in the Pittsburgh area on realtor.com that come with this marvelous amenity. Here are just a few:

Elegance prevails at this stunning seven-bedroom home at 105 Lantern Circle in Peters Township. Listing at $1,950,000, the house has a sauna, hot tub, indoor pool and pool room expanded with walls of glass offering a grand view of the property’s wooded acreage. For a complete description and additional details, go to realtor.com.

Listing at $519,500, this three -bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom home at 400 Shannon Road in Cranberry has a heated in-ground pool looking out onto a natural wooded setting. The corner lot also has manicured trees, a sprinkler system and landscaping lighting. For additional details and a complete description, go to realtor.com.

This three-bedroom home at 249 Johnstown Road in Upper St. Clair, which lists for $725,000, comes with a first-floor master suite with a whirlpool. But when the weather’s nice, forego the whirlpool in favor of the in-ground pool area and gazebo or the six-person hot tub. For additional details and a complete description, go to realtor.com.

The backyard of this four-bedroom home at 744 Southcrest Drive in Brookline, which lists for $229,900, is perfect for pool parties and barbecues. This spacious house also comes with hardwood floors on the main level and throughout the bedrooms, and has a finished basement that opens into the backyard. For a complete description and more information, go to realtor.com.

You’ll want to spend much of your time strolling the grounds of 2015 Blairmont Drive in Upper St. Clair, which lists for $1,496,000. You’ll find lush formal English gardens that complete the in-ground pool, a reflecting pool and a dining patio that leads to the the private gardens that complete the rear yard. For more information and a complete description, go to realtor.com.

Feature photo of 105 Lantern Circle via realtor.com.