Kate McCaffrey presents:

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Exceptional East End Two-Story Craftsman Near Lincoln Park + Top Schools 3283 Liberty Avenue $1,195,000

3 BR | 1.5 BA | 1,978 SF | 4,370 SF Lot
List Price $1,195,000

This exceptional 2-story Craftsman home was built in 1915, and maintains much of the original Arts and Crafts architectural details that make this home so special. Located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Alameda's East End, this fabulous Craftsman is only one block from Lincoln Park, two blocks from Christmas Tree Lane, and nearby to Edison Elementary & Lincoln Middle school. This exceptional property offers gracious living that includes a large foyer, formal living and dining rooms, an eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms, an updated bathroom, a charming powder room, a garage, full attic and a huge backyard that has a redwood deck, a custom-built playhouse, and even a zipline! Situated on a quiet street between Fernside Blvd & High St., this lovely block hosts many wonderful Craftsman homes.

Two-story Craftsman homes were somewhat unusual for that period, making this an exceptionally stately example of Arts and Crafts design. The architectural elements are typically Craftsman, with a broad, overhanging gable roofline, and an elegant side covered porch that was designed to make a statement to visitors as well as protect the solid oak front door. A pair of ingenious, custom-designed garage doors have a cedar exterior that complements the Craftsman style, and a core of aircraft grade aluminum for remarkable strength and durability. ;

Inside, wood trim and paneling in their original condition are everywhere in this lovely home, creating a treasure trove of Craftsman architectural features. A formal foyer is just inside the front door, and offers a transition to the spacious living room on the left, the beautiful dining room on the right, and the dramatic formal staircase, across from the front door, that leads to the second floor bedrooms and bathroom.

The living room is a showcase of traditional Arts and Crafts design with a vintage oak floor, picture rails, wide baseboards and built-in bookshelves that frame the Craftsman fireplace with a surround of glazed, antique tiles. Elegant stained glass transom windows sit above the mantel, and a spectacular stained-glass pocket door between the foyer and living room is in perfect condition. A trio of large windows look out to the front of the house, and provide plenty of natural light to this lovely room.

To the right of the foyer is the formal dining room, another beautiful example of Craftsman design. This elegant room features a handsome boxed beam ceiling, an oak floor with a border of inlaid rosewood, wood paneling topped with plate rails, and a series of windows that offer views of the back and side yards. The original ;stained glass pocket door mirrors the one at the entrance to the living room, and both are still wonderfully functional.

The dining room opens to a large, eat-in kitchen that was assiduously designed to complement the age and character of the house, and no expense was spared with regard to appliances and architectural features. Beautiful quarter sawn oak, admired for its distinctive and desirable grain pattern, was used to build the custom cabinets that include convenient pull-out pantry and utility features. The kitchen counters are a wonderfully dramatic dark soapstone, and the floor consists of attractive, variegated slate tiles. For casual meals, a built-in leather banquette surrounds a custom table with an art glass insert that is original to the house and which has been cleverly refashioned. Stainless steel appliances include a side-by-side Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Miele dishwasher, and a 48-inch dual-fuel Wolf range with griddle and char-grill elements. The range’s backsplash consists of Craftsman-style Motawi Tileworks ceramic tiles from their Songbird collection, and serves as yet another example of the level of thoughtful detailing that permeates this lovely room.

A downstairs powder room has been recently built, and was designed to complement the Craftsman style of the home. Conveniently located near the foyer, the room includes a high ceiling, a custom quarter sawn oak vanity, a raised marble bowl sink, and Arts and Crafts accent lighting.

The home's three bedrooms are situated upstairs, and are all within easy access of a spacious bathroom that has been recently updated with a hanging double vanity, a hex-tile floor, and a clawfoot tub/shower combination. The large master bedroom is plumbed for a 1/4 bath, and a second bedroom has French doors that open to a cozy outdoor deck. A charming third bedroom may once have been an enclosed sun porch, and features beadboard paneling on the walls and ceiling, an original built-in dresser, and a wall of airing windows.

A special feature of this home is a backyard that invites both kids and adults to come out and play! A custom-built playhouse includes a zipline, and a rowboat in the garden has been converted to a raised vegetable or flower bed. Productive fruit trees include apple, plum, Meyer lemon and apricot, and a blooming wisteria vine wraps around a lovely Silver Dollar eucalyptus tree. A large redwood deck gives access to the kitchen, and provides a wonderful place to entertain, or to simply enjoy Alameda's spectacular weather. ;

The current owners have carefully preserved many of the original Arts and Crafts features in this special house, while at the same time have made thoughtful, tasteful additions that bring this early 20th-century home gracefully into the 21st-century. Only steps from Lincoln Park and minutes from highly-rated schools and many convenient commuter options, 3283 Liberty Ave. is ready for new owners to make family memories in this exceptional vintage home. ;

Notable Features of 3283 Liberty Avenue:

• Built in 1915
• 1,978 SF (per public records)
• 4,370 SF Lot (per public records)
• Formal living/dining rooms
• Three bedrooms
• One bathroom, one powder room
• Beautifully remodeled kitchen
• Garage
• Full attic
• Craftsman features include:
  • Tall windows w/wavy glass
  • 10-ft. coved ceilings
  • Fireplace with built-ins
  • Oriel and bay windows
  • Wainscoting
  • Picture rails
  • Oak floors with rosewood inlay
  • Original stained glass pocket doors
• Expansive backyard
• Redwood deck
• Custom playhouse + zipline
• Steps from Lincoln Park, two blocks from Christmas Tree Lane
• Nearby to Edison Elementary & Lincoln Middle School
• Easy access to I-880, BART, SF Ferry, AC Transit Transbay O/OX/W buses, Tech shuttles, Casual Carpool