898 Persimmon Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143

Few estates in Sewickley Heights compare to this one. Designed by Benno Janssen, the residence commands more than five acres of park-like grounds, approached by a cobblestone drive lined with sculpted trees and opening to a perfectly symmetrical red brick faade, columned entry, and dormered wings. Phenomenal gardens and eight distinct outdoor entertaining spaces surround the home, from formal lawns to a private carriage house behind its own gates.nStep inside and the scale is immediate: French limestone flooring with marble inlays runs beneath double-height ceilings, where a sweeping staircase anchors the main level. The dining room's crown molding and French doors open straight onto the gardens; the living room's herringbone parquet floors and symmetrical French doors do the same, so that every formal room stays connected to the grounds outside.nA richly paneled office is fitted with custom floor-to-ceiling millwork. Beyond it, an arched loggia lined in French doors leads to the great room and out to the pool terrace, with a hidden bar built in for effortless entertaining.nThe kitchen is a showpiece in its own right: white cabinetry, expansive marble counters, and pro-grade appliances, including a 36-inch five-burner Wolf gas cooktop and a 27-inch KitchenAid double wall oven, all built for both daily life and serious entertaining.nUpstairs, the primary suite feels like its own retreat, with a private sitting room, a marble spa bath featuring dual vanities, a soaking tub, and