817 Saint James St

Set on one of West Shadysides most sought-after streets, this classic New Yorkstyle brownstone has been completely re-imagined into a show-stopping, California-inspired contemporary residence. From the moment you enter, youre greeted by a dramatic open floor plan, a striking see-through central staircase, and a full rear wall of glass that opens seamlessly to create true indoor-outdoor living. This one-of-a-kind home was rebuilt from the exterior 4 walls in, with every new joist and stud meticulously replaced to deliver a clean, modern, and relaxed lifestyle, culminating in 3,951 sq. ft. of living over 3 floors plus an additional 1,007 sq. ft. of usable roughed in basement. Soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and solid ash flooring throughout enhance the sense of space, light, and architectural sophistication. The luxury chefs kitchen is designed for entertaining, featuring sleek low-profile cabinetry, quartz countertops with waterfall edges, and a full-height solid quartz backsplash. High-end appliances include a Thermador twin refrigerator/freezer with custom panel fronts, double Bosch convection ovens, Bosch induction cooktop, and a near-silent Bosch dishwasher. Thoughtful details such as tall pantries to hide microwaves and mixers, deep pull-out drawers for plates and pots, dual sinks, and a dedicated bar area complete with drink ledge elevate both the kitchens form and its function. On the second floor, an open office area welcomes you to the owners full level suite, including an expansive 26×17 bedroom, a spa-like 9×4.5 steam shower, a soaking tub, and an impressive 16×13 walk-in dressing room. The third floor includes two immense ensuite bedrooms connected by a large central family room and a computer station. This area was designed to easily create a 4th bedroom in the future by simply adding walls and a door; ask Seller for details. Outside in the rear patio youll find a private oasis, complete with a lush ivy wall, perennial planters, fire pit, hot tub, and dedicated grilling area. Additional features include zoned heating and cooling, a 1 car green parking pad, a 3 year old roof and owned solar panels. Located by Walnut Streets premier shopping and dining, just blocks from Carnegie Mellon University and only 4 miles to downtown Pittsburghthis is a rare opportunity to own a truly distinctive, design-forward home in one of the citys most prestigious neighborhoods. *Owner is a licensed PA real estate agent.