Batman and Robin would likely approve.
An opulent castle-like residence at 724 Bristlecone Drive — with 10 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms and a nod to Hollywood with a replica of Batman’s office and his Batcave — is on the market for nearly $4 million in Pine.
The estate includes a playful nod to the popular television “Batman” series while offering luxury digs similar to Bruce Wayne’s residence profiled on the television show.
“This is unreal and it’s so unique. Each room tells its own story, and it’s expertly constructed,” said listing agent Andrew Klima. “It feels like each room has a distinct purpose.”
The Batman-themed room replicates the original television show, complete with Batman’s desk, phone, the bust of William Shakespeare that you tilt back to press a button that opens the entrance via double poles which leads to the bat cave.
“It’s like a legit movie set,” Klima said.
The property, dubbed Castle Bristlecone, is garnering a lot of interest, Klima said.
The mansion went on the market Monday, and Klima already has hosted several potential buyers on tours of the property.
Featuring a private, gated entrance, expansive salt-water resort-style pool, a wine cellar that can store more than 500 bottles, a billiards room and indoor sports court, the sprawling estate sits on 7 acres and spans 23,500 square feet.
It even has a private chapel.
Klima, who specializes in luxury properties, relocated to Pittsburgh after 15 years in the luxury New York real estate market.
Who buys mega-mansions like this?
“It could be a sports person or a person interested in real estate or someone that just wants to own it or a multigenerational family,” Klima said.
The grounds feature AstroTurf around the pool area to deter real grass from entering the pristine pool, which includes double slides and a waterfall.
The property occupies the end of a cul-de-sac in Pine Manor, a residential plan that has homes typically valued in the $700,000 to $1 million range.
Castle Bristlecone was inspired, in part, by Seaview Terrace, also known as the Carey Mansion in Newport, R.I., and design elements are pulled from British and French architecture in the Châteauesque style.
Klima said a potential buyer could show up from anywhere.
“I think it’s possible it will be purchased by a Pittsburgher but our approach is to have a global perspective, and the purchaser may have ridiculous amounts of money and someone will buy it just because they want it,” Klima said.
The residence features more than 300 stained-glass windows, a sky bridge connecting to the east wing, 16 closets, 14 fireplaces, a sauna, indoor gym and a soaring two-story library boasting a Tiffany chandelier.
Since its listing, the estate has garnered thousands of views on Zillow.com and Klima’s YouTube channel.
The grand home is owned by Terry and Wendy Lubinsky, who have relocated. They declined comment.
Klima said the mega-mansion is priced to sell.
“I joke, you could sell the house for its parts and make money,” he said.
The Lubinskys built the home in 2008 and added a second wing in 2011.
Its annual property taxes for Allegheny County run more than $52,000, according to online tax records.
“It’s priced to sell because in Western Pennsylvania many properties listed for more than $4 million don’t sell quickly. The owners have enjoyed the property and they loved it, but it’s time to move on,” Klima said.
To schedule a private tour, call Klima at 412-715-4702.