A Hilltop Retreat in South Fayette Schools -- Where Every Room Has a View and Every Weekend Feels Like Vacation
Perched on 1.32 private acres in McDonald, this all-brick 2-story was built in 2003 and lives like it was designed for people who actually love being home. Four bedrooms plus a bonus room, 3,708 square feet of finished living space, and four separate outdoor living spaces mean there's a spot for every mood -- morning coffee on the deck, game day at the Steelers bar downstairs, a dip in the pool, or fire pit nights under string lights with sweeping green views stretching to the tree line.
Step through the covered front porch -- which wraps around the front and side of the home -- into a bright living room that flows into the formal dining room, where a dramatic stone accent wall and rustic wood mantel make it a built-in conversation piece before you've even set the table. From there into the kitchen where you'll find soft-close Maple cabinetry with above- and under-cabinet lighting wraps the room in ample storage alongside granite counters and a sunny breakfast nook framed by a bay window. Just beyond, the vaulted family room takes center stage with a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stacked-stone fireplace wall and a second-floor overlook that floods the whole space with light.
Upstairs, the primary suite is a full retreat: a recently updated 5-piece spa bath with a jetted soaking tub, a glass-enclosed tile shower, two walk-in closets, and a private vanity setup that makes the morning rush feel a little less rushed. The additional bathrooms and laundry room have also been freshly redone, so the home's daily-use spaces feel as new as the day it was built. One of the additional bedrooms comes with its own bonus room attached -- ready to become a craft room, sewing studio, or playroom, whatever the next chapter calls for.
Downstairs, the fully finished basement is built for hosting: pull up to the custom wet bar, rack a game in the sprawling recreation room, or settle in by the wood stove for something cozier. A large storage room off to the side is ready to become a home gym, workshop, or whatever storage solution you need, while a separate storage hall wraps the front and side of the home for even more space most houses simply don't offer.
Outside is where this property truly separates itself. A sprawling composite deck off the main level overlooks rolling hills and farmland in the distance -- the kind of sunset view that doesn't need filters. Below it, a covered patio with ceiling fans and room for a large-screen TV creates an all-weather hangout, while a stone fire pit patio sets the scene for evenings around the fire. Off to the side, a private above-ground swimming pool with its own surrounding deck adds yet another spot to entertain and unwind. Mature landscaping surrounds the home, rounding out the curb appeal from the moment you pull up the driveway.
Peace of mind comes standard here too, with a new roof, water heater, and a 1-year Home Warranty already taken care of. Homes with this much room to live, entertain, and unwind -- inside and out -- don't come around often. Located in the top-rated South Fayette School District, tucked into a quiet McDonald neighborhood just off Millers Run Road with easy access to I-79, this one is worth the look.
