The Princeton brick front exterior is highlighted by a palladium window as a focal point, and offers a look of impressive luxury, underscored by the brick façade and the rich array of architectural details-keystones, multi gabled roof lines, shutters and covered front porch with detailed columns.

Welcome to the second installment in our series on the incredible homes and talented builders of Western Pennsylvania. In each issue we will focus on one of our area’s amazing homes and also the team who created it.

This issue’s featured builder is Alan Gillespie from Heartland Homes. The home we chose to focus on is an exquisite one in Sonoma Ridge, fittingly named “The Princeton” from Heartland Homes Town & Country collection. Nestled in southwest Pennsylvania’s most pristine woodlands, Sonoma Ridge is located just a few moments from popular shopping centers, restaurants and cultural events. Its location near the Pittsburgh International Airport is secluded but accessible—a detail that only adds to the home’s appeal.

Inspired by the finest homes of the Sonoma Valley vineyards, this two-story brick masterpiece offers a unique blend of amenities with over 4,500 square feet of living space. Its features include four bedrooms, three and a half baths, a first floor study, conservatory, family room, sunroom, laundry room and a three-car attached garage.

The Princeton offers only the finest custom woodwork throughout, Red Oak hardwood floors and incredible granite countertops. Toni McGonigle, of Toni McGonigle Interiors in Mt. Lebanon, professionally decorated this superb home.

The Princeton showcases Heartland Homes’ signature grand architectural design details while evoking a warm, inviting feel to all who enter. This home is a great example of what you can accomplish when you combine the skills of an excellent design team with the experienced custom craftsman at Heartland. The result is a home created in harmony and one with your comfort in mind.

The Builder
Alan Gillespie established Heartland Homes in 1984. His 38 years of building experience, attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction have earned Heartland Homes a reputation as one of Pittsburgh’s finest homebuilders.

Heartland Homes is currently building in 31 communities throughout Western Pennsylvania in Allegheny, Butler and Washington counties. They use only the finest quality products in every home they build. If you choose Heartland Homes to build your home, you will have over 30 incredible home designs to select from.

The expansive first-floor of The Princeton includes 9-foot ceilings and a breath-taking two-story foyer. The sunken, side conservatory is located off of the living room. Featuring a cathedral ceiling, Red Oak hardwood floors, and 11 large windows, the space is perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee and your morning paper.

“Our mission is to satisfy our customers’ housing desires by building high quality single family homes and communities that exceed their expectations,” said Gillespie. “We at Heartland Homes want to feel confident that our customers will always be treated with honesty and respect. We want to make sure every home we build offers the best possible value for the dollar.”

For more information on the current communities Heartland Homes is building, visit them at www.LoveHeartland.com. For more information on Sonoma Ridge, call Erin Stipetich at 412-788-0169.