Built in 1896 in Alameda's West End on a street filled with many picturesque vintage homes, this beautifully re-imagined, newly remodeled Victorian Queen Anne cottage seamlessly blends the original Victorian exterior with a 21st century interior designed for a contemporary lifestyle. Located just two blocks to the many amenities on downtown Webster St and the Alameda Farmers Market, this once modestly sized home now offers a spacious property with a compelling blend of character, a possible source of income, and owner-user potential - all behind an original iconic Victorian Queen Anne cottage exterior.
Inside, natural light fills the rooms within a floor plan that creates an effortless flow between living, dining, and kitchen areas. The main floor features an airy open living room/dining room combination with an impressive gas fireplace, wide-plank oak floors, high tray ceilings, and oversized bay windows. The kitchen, situated at the rear of the house, has clean modern lines and is designed for both everyday living and entertaining with timeless finishes, high-end Wolf, Thermador and KitchenAid appliances, a large center island and sliding doors to a spacious backyard deck that provides ample space to gather. The sun-filled primary bedroom has oak floors, a charming Juliet balcony, and a dramatic ensuite primary bathroom with a claw-foot tub and walk-in shower. An additional well-sized bedroom and remodeled hallway bathroom complete this main level.
The original Victorian "high basement" lower level is now an expansive, fully remodeled extension of the home with a separate entrance, two additional bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious living area and a laundry room. The main bedroom on this level is actually a second primary bedroom, and includes a stunning ensuite bathroom with a double vanity, a free-standing soaking tub, and a large picture window with a pretty view of the freshly landscaped backyard and patio. An additional bedroom has easy access to an attractive hallway bathroom with a large walk-in shower.
This lovely home strikes a rare balance between dramatic design and everyday livability, blending modern refinements with classic Alameda vintage architecture. The home works equally well as a large single family residence, or for a buyer seeking to live in an upper owner level while generating potential income from a nearly complete lower level. With its own separate entrance and electrical and plumbing in place to create a kitchen, this lower level offers the potential for multi-generational living or short or long-term rental opportunities.
Located just two blocks to downtown Webster St amenities and the Alameda Farmers Market, and minutes to Crown Beach, Washington Park and the South Shore Center, this gracious, sophisticated home is a rare modern gem with a history firmly in the past.