Elevated Modern Mountain Retreat With Seamless Outdoor Integration

Widely recognized as one of the Laurel Highlands most magnificent homes, this Dimaio and Associates designed masterpiece is a one of a kind. This unique modern mountain home is situated on a double lot and nestled among natural surroundings overlooking Forbes State Forest yet benefitting from the services and convenience of a resort setting. Natural sandstone, excavated from the site, envelopes the home, along with glass and cedar. The use of the stone and natural materials such as earthen plaster along with enormous expanses of glass blur the barriers between indoors and outdoors. The interior connects seamlessly to the outside living areas with large sliding glass doors opening to stone walled terraces and an intimate patio area featuring a hand-crafted outdoor fireplace built into a stone formation. The open, expansive layout was carefully designed to take full advantage of vistas, yet maintaining ultimate privacy. The home has extensive, custom designed casework, cherry cabinetry, doors, trim and built-ins. It is all executed in a common theme that provides continuity of design reminiscent of a modern Frank Lloyd Wright. Dramatic features abound everywhere one looks, from stone columns to rare granites and fossil stone to extensive lighting which accentuates the design elements. Other unique amenities include an indoor salt-water spa-pool that opens onto the private patio and fireplace. An elevator creates convenience serving all three floors. The main floor living areas, master bathroom and below grade guest suite incorporate an electric radiant floor warming system. The fixtures, hardware, appliances and appointments found throughout the home are of the highest quality. Impeccably maintained and extensively renovated in 2018, this home is perfection. A fully smart home where lighting; heating ventilation air conditioning; security; audio and video are all automated and remotely controlled whether you are home or abroad utilizing the Control4 system. In 2019 the outdoors underwent a two hundred thousand dollar soft and hardscape project led by award winning landscape architect Blackwell & Associates. In 2022 the expansive unfinished basement was impeccably designed by the home’s original architect and project manager, executed flawlessly to create a magnificent warm game room. Closed cell spray insulation, metal stud work, a floating floor and extensive lighting make the game room nothing short of special. Mechanical systems have largely all been replaced and upgraded by the current owners since taking over the home in 2017. With four spacious bedrooms and four-and-a-half beautifully appointed bathrooms, the home comfortably accommodates family members and guests. The primary suite feels like a private sanctuary offering serene views, a spa-like bathroom ,and abundant closet space . Additional bedrooms are thoughtfully separated to provide privacy each with easy access to luxurious bathrooms featuring contemporary finishesand rich natural materials . Every space has been designed to feel both modernand inviting witha consistent senseof calmand comfort . For those who work fromhome or simply crave dedicated creative space,the property offers therare luxuryof his-and-her offices. Light-filledand quiet these dual offices allow two peopleto work independentlywithout compromise eachwith inspiring viewsand custom storage. Whether used for business study or hobbies they turn workingfromhome into agenuine pleasure. What truly sets thishome apartisth eway it balances high-end contemporary livingwithdirect accessto nature. Fromtheopen-concept interiorsand luxe amenities tothedouble lot backingto Pennsylvania Forbes State Forestand proximity tohiking trails every detail supports alifestyle thatisboth elevated,and deeply groundedintheaoutdoors. Thisismorethan ahouse – it’s amodernmountain retreatdesignedforthose whowantitall:privacy ,convenience beauty anda dailyconnectiontothe landthat surrounds it.