834 Blackburn Rd

Sited on 5 lush acres in prestigious Sewickley Heights, this tudor style home, with beauty and character, is known to the locals, simply, as "The Gatehouse"-which it originally was-to the 250 acre Henry Robinson Rea estate. It is a gem of a house-beautifully restored and remodeled throughout, both inside and out, while retaining the original character of the home. The exterior of the house was painted in 2015, and the interior of the house was painted as well. The large deck to one side, with custom benches, overlooks mature trees, manicured lawns, and perennial gardens - and paths wander throughout the scene.The 8x10 entry original oak railings are in original shape. The spacious family room has a of large bay with leaded glass windows. The remodeled kitchenhas been totally remodeled, and features include a custom inlaid-work center island, stainless appliances, granite counters, attractive wood flooring, and farmhouse custom cabinetry. the dining room has it's own attractive fireplace, as does the living room. A bedroom/study combination behind the kitchen area, has an ensuite new half bath. Of the 3 upstairs bedrooms, the master suite is at the upper part of the polygonal tower with loads of clothing storage and a lovely full bath. There is also an additional fully remodeled hall bath. Additional features include an attic fan, full air conditioning, a dry and full basement, a new house roof, a full carport with new roof; and it's only a short 3-4 minute drive into the village to do shopping, dine at a restaurant, or to enjoy other village amenities.