719 Amberson Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

This remarkable Queen Anne Victorian is more than a home-it is a legacy property, offering historic significance, architectural beauty, and a rare opportunity to own a treasured piece of Pittsburgh's past. Prominently situated on a coveted corner lot in the heart of West Shadyside, this distinguished residence features eight bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and approximately 4,751 square feet of living space on an expansive 0.30-acre lot. Built in 1885 and designed by renowned Pittsburgh architect George Orth, the home stands as one of the neighborhood's finest and best-preserved examples of late-19th-century Queen Anne Victorian architecture. Hallmark design elements include a complex roofline, decorative gables, bay windows, intricate masonry, multiple chimneys, and a striking asymmetrical faade.nnSteeped in Pittsburgh history, the property was the longtime residence of the Spencer family, whose life within the home was later immortalized in the book The Spencers of Amberson Avenue. Beginning in 1968, the home entered a new chapter with the Fairman family, continuing its enduring role in the evolving story of Shadyside.nnA gracious vestibule adorned with encaustic tile opens to an elegant foyer, while a grand staircase set the tone. Expansive, light-filled rooms unfold throughout the main level, including a spacious living room with a floor-length side door and a distinctive diagonal bay, an elegant formal dining room, and a stately library lined with floor-to-ceiling bookshe