4 • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • HOUSE TO HOME
Nostalgia and character
abound in this Lower
Burrell abode
The brick multi-level home for
sale at 453 Glenview Drive in Lower
Burrell is not only far more
spacious than it appears from the
outside, but it’s also chock full
of interesting details that make
it unique.
At four bedrooms and two and a
half bathrooms, plus lots of living
space, a sizable office, a sunroom
and yard that nature lovers will
fall for and some important updates,
it’s a rare find. The home
is listed at $279,900.
Built in 1969, many elements of
the home hold that mid-century
aesthetic that is still sought after
by many home buyers. Step into
the entry, go past the coat closet
and to your right a few steps will
lead you up into the 13x20 living
room. The wood plank and beam
cathedral ceiling rises in dramatic
fashion, and the pendant
lighting dropping down from the
far wall will capture your attention.
There’s a large bay window
with an Asian-inspired screen
for another distinguishing feature.
Everywhere you look there
are interesting lines and shapes,
even as you move around into the
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PHOTOS: COURTESY OF MICHAEL KUSENKO, MERIDIAN REAL ESTATE GROUP
The formal living room and dining room boast soaring cathedral ceilings and wood details that are in character with a
mid-century modern home.
dining room.
Moving into the kitchen, you’ll
find a colorful backsplash and
lots of counter and cabinet space.
Whether you want room for everyday
meals or for setting out a
big spread at holidays, the space
can do it all. This is a home that
is meant to be filled with people.
Opening out from the kitchen
and down a few steps is the large
family room that features a gas
fireplace, as well as some built-in
shelving. On the far side of the
room, you’ll find a powder room
and laundry room plus a second
entrance to the garage.
Heading toward the back of
the house on the left is the den
or home office. Sitting just far
enough away from the kitchen
and living areas to provide some
privacy and quiet for productivity,
the room has two-plus walls of
teakwood shelving on a panel system
to hold the shelves, cabinets
and desk features. For anyone
whose home is also now a workplace,
this setup will not only
keep you organized in style but
also give you a dedicated space
for all you need to do during the
day. There’s also a large window
that looks out over the backyard.
At the back of the house is the
enclosed sunroom where you’ll be
able to sit and relax throughout
most of the year and enjoy the
gorgeous backyard — even those
who aren’t gardeners will appreciate
the beauty and tranquility
of the space. There’s also a shed
for your outdoor storage needs.
Back inside, you’ll find all four
bedrooms upstairs, including the
13x13 master with double closets
and an attached bathroom that
has a step-in shower and builtin
cabinet space. There is also a
shared bathroom for the other
three bedrooms in the hall.
The basement is partially finished
and has a sizable game
room where younger members
of the family can have their own
space. There’s also a large cedar
closet and built-in shelving in the
unfinished section to help with
storage.
The windows, furnace, air conditioner,
hot water heater and
roof have all been updated within
the past nine years. There’s also
a two-car attached garage. The
home is located in the Burrell
School District and taxes on the
property are $5,702.
For more information or to
schedule a showing, contact Michael
Kusenko Jr., of Meridian
Real Estate Group at 724-335-5681
or michael.kusenko@comcast.net.
by KAREN PRICE
Mid-century gem
Mid-century modern details
abound in this home.
Karen Price is a Tribune-Review
contributing writer.
The kitchen layout is great for family meals and larger holiday celebrations,
as it opens up to the family room.
The office features built-ins and plenty of storage for someone who works
from home.