An incomparable opportunity, this exquisite Craftsman 4BD/3BA home offers an extraordinary island life surrounded by old world elegance on Alameda’s coveted Bay Street in Prime Gold Coast. Emerge into another era as you approach the refined 4012 SQFT home set at the end of a prestigious block with historic street lamps, peaceful lagoons, rolling lawns, set-back homes, and long drives. Residing on almost ½ of an acre, Nantucket charm emanates from the home with its clapboard siding, private dock, stone chimney, dormer windows, extensive gardens, and water views. The 1912 home is full of vintage architectural details of the Arts & Crafts movement - from the Frank Lloyd Wright style leaded glass windows at the front door to the grand fireplace made of whole stones to the exquisite tiling in the upstairs bathrooms.
Views from the mullioned picture windows bring the waterfront inside the home’s great room where you can chat with friends by the fireplace, read a book in one of multiple sitting areas near built-in bookcases, or create a small study or home office in the flexible space. Beautiful hardwood floors span into the dining room featuring another picture window of the lagoon, built-in glass cabinetry, and entry to the spacious kitchen with its thoughtful layout and professional-grade stove. The adjacent den offers a breakfast nook, sitting area, and French doors to the lovely gardens for indoor/outdoor living. From the dining room, you can also access a large, ground floor guest suite, boasting a sitting area, high beamed ceiling, garden and water views through picture windows, an ensuite full bath, and a door to the garden. The lower level is complete with access to the large full-height basement for storage or other possibilities.
Upstairs find rare San Francisco skyline views and three more bright and roomy bedrooms – all with ensuite access to full-baths. One secondary bedroom includes a small office, and the wonderful primary features a balcony overlooking the lagoons, picture windows, a massive walk-in closet, and an attic hideaway.
Outside, there’s an urban oasis of meandering gardens, patios, a private dock to launch your boat or kayak, a detached garage ready as another flexible space (with second story hideaway), and a two-car carport. This amazing, private residence is near everything – excellent public and private schools, parks galore, shopping, dining, the Transbay bus and ferry, and miles of beach and trails along Alameda’s beautiful shoreline.
