1811 Alameda Avenue

Once inside, a world of early 20th century artistry awaits. The impressive living room features an oak floor with a rosewood border inlay, a beamed ceiling, wainscoting, and Craftsman windows with divided lite transoms. The heart of this historic room is a large inglenook with built-in window benches, bookcases, and the original clinker brick fireplace that offers a perfect place to retreat on a cool winter night.

The dining room is simply beautiful with the original tall wainscoting topped by plate rails, casement and picture windows, window transoms, an oak floor, a beamed ceiling and a stunning gumwood sideboard hutch with a mirrored back and decorative Craftsman columns. The living room and dining room complement each other in every way, and provide an elegant backdrop for entertaining or a quiet family gathering around the fireplace.

The kitchen is behind the dining room, and is easily spacious enough to create a custom kitchen for either the serious chef or the weekend cook! A versatile utility/laundry room also includes a full bathroom, and sits between the kitchen and an enclosed, 204 sf sleeping porch/sunroom at the back of the house. The porch provides access to a deep, lush backyard with tall bamboo stands, plenty of mature landscaping and privacy green screens. An expansive open air potting shed has a lovely old wisteria vine that covers this special space with the flowering wisteria’s fragrant scent and beautiful blooms.

Like most traditional Craftsman floor plans, this home’s bedrooms are located on a dedicated hallway that can be closed off for privacy and away from the home’s kitchen and formal rooms. A large owner suite bedroom has a vintage oak floor and two closets, including a large walk-in closet with a built-in dresser. French doors open to a sunny bonus room that makes a perfect home office, study, or even a nursery.

An exceptionally spacious backyard offers plenty of room. The present owners hold city permits and renderings for the construction of a 268-sf detached additional living unit (ADU) for a guest or in-law space, a welcome addition for family and friends.

1811 Alameda Ave. offers the opportunity to acquire a vintage Craftsman home with beautifully preserved original features in a prized Bronze Coast location. Close to downtown Park St., the South Shore Center, the shoreline, schools and convenient to many easy commuter options, this special home is a timeless Craftsman treasure!