Features
4 BR | 2.5 BA | 2912 SF | 4050 SF LOT | 2 CAR GARAGE
Listed @ $1,150,000 |;HOA Dues $142/month;
Built in 2006, this exquisite;home is located in Alameda’s Bayport neighborhood. The exterior is reminiscent of a California Mission Style villa with its stucco walls, terra cotta roof tiles, peaked chimneys, and decorative iron work. The front yard features a tall palm tree, and bougainvillea frames the front porch. Large windows fill the open and spacious interior with natural light.
The front door opens to a long foyer with the formal living room and dining room on either side. ;The living room has a peaked ceiling with recessed lighting and is surrounded with windows, some of which peer out to the exterior patio space, allowing light to flow in from every direction. The gorgeous fireplace serves as the centerpiece of the room and has a carved mantle and a gas starter.
The formal dining room is entered from the foyer through elegant sliding barn-style doors, inlaid with frosted glass. A large arched window overlooks the front yard. The stepped ceiling defines the table area and room for a china cabinet is located between double hung windows overlooking the container garden.
A pass-through from the dining room to the kitchen contains a butlers pantry lined by two long stonework;topped storage counters with custom built frosted glass cabinets above, and a separate office area with a built-in desk, wired for plug in CAT 5 or Wi-Fi.
The kitchen opens up to the family room and breakfast nook, which is surrounded by bay windows overlooking the central patio. Thermador stainless steel appliances include a 6-burner gas stovetop, a;dual wall oven and microwave and an oversized;French door refrigerator, with ice and water service. A separate wine refrigerator sits below the stonework;countertops, in easy reach from the 2 seat bar area at the end of the island. ;The spacious central island is topped with contemporary task lights and has a long, narrow river;sink perfect for displaying beverages on ice. Beneath sunny windows with views of the garden is a large split stainless steel;sink and dishwasher.
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The family room features a fireplace with a carved wood mantle and tons of windows.; An alcove beside the fireplace is ideal for a media station, and is wired for surround sound.
French doors open out to the;dining patio, which has string lights running along a rustic wood fence with lattice border. Lined with potted plants and ground lights, there is a grilling area, and a path that connects to the main outdoor;lounge space. ;This;European courtyard style central patio acts as the centerpiece to the entire lower level, creating a perfect floorplan for entertainment. ;The lounge patio features a stone water fountain, lush surrounding plantings and is decorated overhead by bistro lights creating a luminous canvas under the sky. ;
The side yard holds an impressive container garden perfect for growing plenty of veggies in the warm, California sun.;;
The;two car garage holds;lots of storage with its organized shelving units both along the walls and overhead as well. ;It is accessed through the rear driveway and a door from the kitchen.
Along the lengthy corridor, alcove windows overlook the central patio on the way to the wide staircase leading upstairs. A half bath with a classic pedestal sink is tucked under the staircase.
Once upstairs, located at the front of the house, secluded from the secondary bedrooms, the master bedroom has a stepped ceiling, and a Juliet balcony located behind French doors with additional decorative windows in the sitting area.
The stunning master bath has spa-like amenities including a luxurious Jacuzzi tub for two, and a shower with bench seating. The bath is framed by twin vanities. There is a well-lit makeup station, plenty of storage for linens and toiletries.
The master closet is well suited for a dressing space, with an organizing system, tall shelves and ample hanging rods.
Each of the three additional bedrooms are spacious, with tall corner windows and ample closets. ;The common bath features a shower over tub with sliding glass doors, and a double sink vanity with plenty of storage below the white tiled counter.
Conveniently located upstairs, the laundry room has a utility sink, storage cabinets and a front loading High Efficiency washer and dryer.; ;
Located in the Bayport community, next to Ruby Bridges Elementary school, with its playgrounds and parks, this home offers proximity to the Posey Tube, the San Francisco ferry, Alameda Point, and Alameda Landing (with Target, Safeway, and numerous dining options) making it convenient for the commuter or the full-time islander.
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Floor Plans
Neighborhood
Alameda
Alameda was once a peninsula;connected to the Oakland docks. In 1902, a canal was dredged to enable easier shipping access, and that turned Alameda into an island. A little off the beaten track, Alameda has a laid-back vibe all its own. Despite its;80,000 residents, there's still a small-town feeling in Alameda.;
A 4th of July Parade, complete with horse-drawn carriages, embodies the small-town feel in Alameda, which has preserved much of its Victorian housing stock, cottages, and central, walkable shopping district along Park Street. The Alameda Theater on Park Street was;restored to its art deco glory. Civic pride runs high here; formerly;the;Carnegie Library, the Alameda Free Library was transformed into a multimillion-dollar showplace that earned a Silver LEED certification. Kids play soccer on former parade grounds of the converted army barracks. Crown Memorial State Beach and Shoreline Drive attract wind surfers.;
With more than 10,000 buildings constructed before 1930, there is a rich and varied architectural heritage in the area playing a role in;Alameda's;real estate market conditions. Historic Queen Anne's, more than 1,500 ornately decorated Victorians, and California Craftsmans are some of the most desirable homes here;along its tree-lined streets.;
