Originally built in 1936, this grand English home stands tall among some of northeast's most prestigious properties. As you approach the home you can't help but marvel at its broad architectural scale. Sitting on an oversized lot, the original builder and architect leveraged the site to create a property with an amazing envelope clad in stucco, battens and beautiful brick. The home's vertical scale is accentuated by a gorgeous hip roof line that rises upward with two custom chimneys balancing its visual weight from east to west. As you approach the front door you will notice the incredible craftsmanship applied to the home. A leaded glass portal window and oversized multi-panel door welcome you into the home's foyer which boasts a dramatic, sweeping stairwell accentuated by custom steel railings that play perfectly off the leaded glass windows on display throughout the home. These finishes pay homage to the 1930's English architecture that was so widely embraced in the Alameda community during that period.
The living room like the dining room features stunning oak hardwood floors, gorgeous stain-grade millwork and a beautiful color palette. The living room offers direct access to the large side yard and covered patio, while the dining room flows seamlessly into the kitchen from two points. The remodeled kitchen anchors the north side of the main level and features updated cabinetry, quartz counters and stainless steel appliances. A painted tile backsplash reinforces these updates which are also complemented by an oversized skylight and beautiful set of french doors that open onto an amazing breakfast deck.
Complementing the kitchen and formal spaces is a western wing of the main floor which features its own hallway, full bathroom and bedroom perfect for an office, guest room or multi-generational living. With over 1500 square feet, the main floor rivals some of the grandest homes on the eastside.
Moving upstairs you find another amazing 1500 plus square feet that includes three gracious bedrooms and two period-perfect bathrooms. The scale of the southeast bedroom is dramatic and affords the next stewards countless configurations, while the owners' suite balances the north side of the floor with a grand walk-in closet and en suite bathroom. The baths both reflect the amazing finish details embraced by the 1930's. Hex tiled floors, stunning field tile and beautiful built-in features can be found in both upstairs bathrooms.
Rounding out the interior is a lower level basement with over 1000 square feet. Originally intended to be finished space, a basement family room with second fireplace anchors the floor which also boasts a stunning new bathroom and sauna. The bathroom is clad in carrera tile and features an amazing shower with multiple shower heads and multi-point fixtures. The custom sauna is simply luxurious and pairs perfectly with the basement bathroom which makes you feel like you are at your home spa. An expansive laundry and mechanical room round out the floor which also has a second service stairwell back to the main level.
Like the interior, the exterior has been carefully designed to offer a private play area, multiple decks, an expansive lawn space and beautiful covered patio. Established plantings, cedar fencing, custom retaining walls and an oversized garage complement each elevation of this stunning property. With an address on one of northeast's move coveted blocks and within the sought after Alameda catchment area, this turn-key home is one you don't want to miss.
