2 Beaver Street
SEWICKLEY, PA
2 BEAVER STREET, SEWICKLEY, PA 15143
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A landmark in the idyllic town of Sewickley, 2 Beaver Street was built in 1902 by W.H. Seaman (costing $35,000) for James and Louise Todd. Located in one of Sewickley Village’s most sought-after neighborhoods on a magnificent .77-acre lot, this home is within easy walking distance of Sewickley Village’s wonderful shops and restaurants as well as local schools and clubs. Designed by Rutan & Russell, a nationally acclaimed architecture firm known for projects such as The Schenley Hotel (now William Pitt Student Union) and St. Augustine’s church in Lawrenceville, this stately home incorporates an eclectic mix of the Prairie and Tudor Revival styles. The rough-cut stone façade is a nod to the Richardsonian Romanesque style and expresses a “pebbly” quality in its superbly detailed exterior, which is enhanced by slightly darker stones surrounding the door and window openings. The tiles of the handsome tiled roof run upward in straight lines and flare slightly at the eave edges to give an Asian lilt to an otherwise heavy composition. Other subtle design details include the timbered corner corbels over the entrance steps. A particularly impactful feature is the polygonal stone bay with sharply pointed mullions and startling detail at the back corner of the house. Original owner James Todd was a varnish manufacturer who made his fortune after he developed a varnish that could be used for electrical insulation. It is said that the elaborate woodwork on the first floor of 2 Beaver Street was handcrafted by a team of Italian woodworkers as a showcase for Todd’s business, the Sterling Varnish Company. Todd’s wife, Louise Slagle Todd was a socialite who held many parties, luncheons, and charitable events in the home.
The current (eighth) owners of this home have recently completed a spectacular top-to-bottom renovation in the past six years of this Arts and Crafts masterpiece — wonderful modern amenities have been seamlessly incorporated into the home while its stunning historical details have been carefully restored. Enjoy the vibrancy of Sewickley Village living as you relax on the sprawling front porch. When you enter the grand front entry hall, you will know you are in one of the most spectacularly built homes in the region — its judges paneled walls, elaborate carved ceiling and massive gas-log fireplace set the stage for what is a craftsman’s masterpiece. Rich woodworking, gleaming hardwood floors, incredible fireplaces and impressive stained and leaded glass windows reveal themselves as you move through this warm and brilliantly designed home. Host large gatherings in the impressive dining room, highlighted by original leaded-glass built-ins, box-beam ceiling and carved decorative fireplace with brick surround. The fully-equipped new kitchen showcases custom white cabinetry topped with granite, designer lighting and top-of-the-line appliances including Thermador six-burner gas range, Thermador wall oven and microwave, Miele dishwasher and Sub-Zero refrigerator. The large center island with abundant seating anchors this cheerful space while the large, beautifully appointed butler’s pantry with beverage refrigerator and bar sink provides exceptional additional storage. Completing the main level are a spectacular family room with beamed ceiling, richly carved woodwork and original stained and leaded glass windows, a bright and inviting living room, and a nicely remodeled powder room. Dramatic carved arches frame the second level foyer. Second floor living features three bedrooms and two fully remodeled baths, including a phenomenal primary suite with expansive custom dressing room and convenient laundry. The luxurious en-suite primary bath includes double vanity topped with granite, custom steam shower and Victoria and Albert soaking tub. The third level is home to three additional bedrooms, an open gathering space and a third fully remodeled full bath, providing abundant space to accommodate family and friends, with options for a home office, crafting room and more. The lower level includes a home gym, powder room, a second laundry area and abundant storage. Enjoy fun evenings with family and friends on the large back patio with custom wood-burning fireplace which spills out into the expansive, flat and professionally landscaped yard. The large carriage house is an added bonus, with a heated, over-sized two car garage with auto-barn-style doors, workshop area, lower-level storage area and unfinished upper floor, ready for your development. All new electrical, triple-zone HVAC and water heating systems in 2016. New sprinkler system in 2018. 2 Beaver Street, Sewickley offers a phenomenal opportunity for its new owners to enjoy the vibrant life of Sewickley Village!
