Dear Highland Park Friends and Neighbors, Janelle and I have lived in Highland Park for more than 5 years; during that time, we've grown to love our neighborhood in particular and the city in general. However, because I recently received a job offer that would allow us to move closer to family, we have made the difficult decision to put our house (1210 Mellon Street, adjacent to La Foret and across Mellon Street from the Nuin Center) on the market. Many of you likely remember that the previous owner of our house (Tom Gray) did a complete structural and architectural restoration/renovation of the 100-year-old property over a 7-year period; the home was featured on the 1999 home tour. We have worked to continue Tom's vision by adding a library alcove with a bamboo floor, a media room with cork floor (featuring a front projection DVD system, an eight-foot screen, surround sound, and beverage refrigerator), and other improvements (for real estate listing, pictures, and additional details, click here: http://www.pittsburghmoves.com/property/propertydetail.aspx?property=f2a5a82...). While Janelle and I are excited by the opportunities associated with this new phase in our life, the decision to leave our Pittsburgh friends and a house that we love also makes the process bittersweet. Thank you for making Highland Park such an exciting, desirable, and close-knit Pittsburgh community in which to live. Best regards, Ryan Sauder 1210 Mellon ----------------- Description of property from pittsburghmoves.com: This remarkably unique 100-year old Dutch Colonial has been lovingly restored by a local architect to highlight its many inherent charms and maintain the period ambience while updating the home with modern conveniences.The separate formal living room and dining room feature tall windows and back to back original diagonal fireplaces. The first floor powder room includes a pedestal sink. And the large kitchen boasts a Bosch dishwasher, marble countertops, period light fixtures, and a marble peninsula. Both the kitchen and main bathroom feature luxurious radiant floor heat. On the second floor is the master suite comprising the bedroom and the large captive sitting room, or in its present use, an infant nursery. Both rooms have decorative original fireplaces. The spacious bathroom includes a clawfoot soaking tub in front of yet another fireplace, double sinks with vintage marble countertops.and an oversized roman shower with two showerheads. A library alcove with bamboo floors for reading and reflecting has been built above the stairway. The third floor has a very large and charming 2nd bedroom, and a small cozy 3rd bedroom. Daylight abounds throughout the house. In the basement a nicely finished sports/media room features a home theatre, an overhead front projection TV with 8 foot screen, DVD speaker system, and beverage fridge. Newer washer and dryer are included. All mechanics have been updated including a state-of-the-art combination boiler/hot water heater. Above the garage in the side yard is a unique deck, wonderful for sunning or entertaining. Located in the historic tree-lined city neighborhood of Highland Park, this home is within a short stroll to the Zoo, playgrounds, and exercise trails. You must see this exceptional property for yourself to appreciate the 4-season comfort and style it affords. ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com