Homes of Distinction: Winter Wonderlands

Winter Wonderlands
Winter wonderlands are magical; there’s something about a beautiful blanket of snow that makes the world seem serene and peaceful, yet at the same time makes us crave warmth and coziness. Several of Howard Hanna’s Luxury Homes of Distinction make perfect winter wonderlands: gorgeous in the snow while offering lavish amenities inside to keep residents content and warm. Lodge-style homes create a sense of comfort during a winter storm. Explore any and all of these unique winter wonderlands:
11735 Ascot Lane, Auburn, OH 44023
Set on a private, wooded 4.29 acre lot, this gorgeous Colonial features cedar planked floors, French doors, walls of windows, four fireplaces, unique ceilings and a pristine kitchen with granite countertops and deep cherry cabinets.
21660 Avalon Drive, Rocky River, OH 44116
A classic Tudor, this home is ideal for year-round entertaining, with a magnificently renovated kitchen, custom finishes throughout an open floor plan, beautifully manicured grounds and terraced verandas.
210 Millview, Fox Chapel, PA 15238
With marble floors, vaulted ceilings, skylights throughout, and a beautiful wooden staircase leading to a second level landing, this home offers a wonderful escape from the winter weather.
9011 Kinsman Road, Russell, OH 44072
A fabulous Amish-built French Country Colonial, this home boasts exquisite millwork and craftsmanship. A stunning kitchen with alder wood cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances opens to the two-story great room, a vaulted family room and the formal dining room.
15289 Russell Road, Chagrin Falls, 44022
Set on 9.18 acres and adjacent to hundreds of acres of conservation land, this stunning Ranch was meticulously remodeled with stone walls, creative fencing, windows galore, three fireplaces and a gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry.
40 Windrush Drive, Mooreland Hills, 44022
With remarkable renovations throughout, this Colonial offers soft décor, stunning views, several fireplaces, a vaulted family room, and a spacious kitchen with up-to-date appliances and beautiful granite counters.
5 Meadowood Drive, Fox Chapel, PA 15216
A contemporary interpretation of the Colonial revival, this home boasts custom-designed moldings throughout, a beautiful solarium with scenic views, four fireplaces, especially lovely during the colder months, and a large finished basement with built-in wine storage.
7235 Castle Pine Drive, Solon, OH 44139
An architectural masterpiece, this authentic Arts & Crafts style home has a Frank Lloyd Wright influence, is built with the finest quality and finishes, and features an interior of beautiful wood, stone and stained glass. Truly unique, this home promises to impress with its luxurious amenities and state-of-the-art updates throughout.
860 W. Hill Drive, Gates Mills, OH 44040
The heart of this winter wonderland is the one-of-a-kind walkout lower level with soaring ceilings, a custom old world pub with authentic post and beams, stone fireplace, leaded windows, a billiards room and stunning architecture.
8225 Woodberry Boulevard, Chagrin Falls, 44023
Captivating from both the curb and inside, this home provides residents with rich finishes and luxurious features throughout, including an open floor plan, generously sized rooms, hardwood, granite countertops, a stone fireplace, spectacularly finished lower level and an elegant master suite.
7829 N. Shore Drive, Clarklake, MI 49234
This Contemporary home’s central focus is the two-story great room leading into the state-of-the-art kitchen, complete with custom cabinetry, elite appliances including a Viking gas range with a flat top griddle, a stainless steel overhead hood, KitchenAid clear cube free ice maker, and granite countertops.
1004 Springhouse, Cecil, PA 15317
With a beautiful lodge-style great room, complete with stacked stone accents and a wonderful fireplace, this Craftsman home is a perfect place to cozy up and appreciate the winter wonderland from inside.
1517 Fitzroy Street, Westlake, OH 44145
A lavish brick estate, complete with granite flooring, genuine crystal chandeliers and extra-high ceilings, features three floors of luxurious amenities including nine spacious bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, walk-in closets, a steam shower, finished media room, two full kitchens, an intercom system, an irrigation system and a 4-car heated garage.
922 West Waldheim, Fox Chapel, PA 15215
This prominent Colonial boasts absolute attention to detail, with gleaming hardwood, custom built-ins and elaborate crown molding throughout. A total of six fireplaces make this home a perfect winter wonderland retreat.
100 Wildwood Drive, Penn Township-Butler, PA 16002
A governor’s concrete drive leads you to this truly distinctive house, constructed entirely of white brick, complete with a unique guest suite with two bedrooms over the 4- plus-car garage. The floor plan is extremely open, with archways in place of doors and the entirety of the main level covered in marble floors, save for the large, carpeted family room.
4560 Sherwin Road, Willoughby, OH 440494
Set on a picturesque five-acre lot, this stately home features a grand two-story foyer, an elegant dining room with a fireplace, and a dramatic kitchen with granite countertops, high-end appliances, a large gathering area complete with a fireplace, and beautiful built-in cabinets.
9620 Donation Road, Waterford, PA 16441
An exceptional equestrian estate featuring three barns, two stocked ponds, a pool house with a full bathroom and kitchen, and a heated three-car garage. With hand-hewn barn beams, this home’s timber framed living room features a gorgeous stone fireplace fit for any winter wonderland retreat.
11735 Shadduck Road, North East, PA 16428
Loc Haven Estate, set on over 81 acres, includes a gorgeous three-story contemporary home consisting of 20 rooms, 5-6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, 24 acres of grape vineyards, a one-acre pond, a three-stall barn and extensive woodlands and rolling land. Amenities abound with a 16-seat home theatre, in-ground pool, library, wine cellar, and billiard room all within the 7,000 square-foot house.
5307 Betheny Circle, Superior Township, MI 48198
Dramatic cathedral ceilings highlight the distinctiveness of this beautiful brick home. With a floor-to-ceiling fireplace in the great room, a wood-burning fireplace in the hearth room, a Japanese soaking tub in the master bathroom, and a new down-draft range in the gourmet kitchen, this property truly provides immense luxuries.
8335 King Memorial Road, Kirtland Hills, OH 44060
A modern rendition of a Colonial, this stunning Payne and Payne custom built home features black walnut flooring and attention to detail throughout. High ceilings, a meticulously built stone wall, the elegant fireplace and walls of windows make this great room a great hideaway during the winter months.
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