Situated over manicured 1.5 acres, 514 Villa Drive may be one of the Pittsburgh region’s best-kept secrets.

As one of a handful of homes that ring a secluded pond in Peters, the 9,000-square-foot brick house is a stunner, says Realtor Jen Schalk of Howard Hanna. While the bulk of the housing market has slowed this summer, Schalk says the luxury market tends to remain steady.

“This type of unique home won’t fly off the market overnight with multiple offers, but we’ve had three showings so far,” she says.

Listed for $2.79 million, the property requires a bank approval letter for showings — and it makes quite a first impression, says Schalk.

“This house has the most amazing amount of natural light, the most I’ve ever seen,” she adds.

Schalk says the owners, who asked to remain anonymous,

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