1411 Chestnut Street

Filled with natural light and Craftsman charm, this tastefully updated split-level Craftsman bungalow is move-in ready! Built in 1925 in a desirable Central Alameda location close to schools, parks and shopping, this delightful home offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, a formal entrance hall, gorgeous living and dining rooms, an updated kitchen plus breakfast room, a bonus room/home office and a detached, finished garage in the expansive backyard.

This sweet, eye-catching home offers a wonderful facade accented with striking circle bay windows on one side of the home and a covered front porch accented with terra-cotta tiles and flanked by tall, beautiful camellia bushes on the other. Inside, the front door opens to a foyer that leads to living and dining rooms filled with exceptional architectural features and decorative Craftsman details. The living room is flooded with natural light from tall casement windows in the entry and a stunning set of circle bay windows that form a semi-circular bay in the living room. The fabulous original stone/brick fireplace is fitted with an attractive gas stove insert and sits between windows set above built-in window seats. The original unpainted crown moulding, window and door trim complement the refinished vintage oak floor that continues into the dining room and beyond. A pair of bookcases sits on either side of the wide opening to the elegant formal dining room, matched only in understated elegance by the lovely built-in dining room sideboard china cabinet. More original unpainted crown moulding, door and window trim can be admired in this gracious room that’s intimate enough for a small gathering yet spacious enough to host a crowd.

The thoughtfully updated kitchen is behind the dining room, and offers a cozy place to relax with a glass of wine or prepare meals using high-end appliances. Marble counters, white subway tiles, an oak floor, a Shaws Original farmhouse sink and Liebherr, Thermador and Bosch appliances bring the kitchen into the 21st century while respecting the home’s vintage character. A sweet breakfast room off of the kitchen has the original built-in cupboards and casement windows with views of the backyard. A flight of stairs from the kitchen goes down to a well-sized bonus room with a black/white harlequin floor, lots of windows for natural light and views of the pretty backyard. Situated next to the back door, this flexible space makes a great home office or playroom.

Like many homes of this vintage, the bedrooms and bathroom are located on a hallway next to the kitchen and dining room. The well-sized primary bedroom is on a split upper level, and offers an oak floor, lots of natural light and views of the backyard. A second bedroom, located on the main level, shares the same vintage features as the primary bedroom. An updated bathroom with a tub/shower combination is conveniently located between the bedrooms. One of the many delights found in this lovely home is the very private backyard with sculptural trees and beautiful landscaping and hardscaping. A detached garage sits just a few feet from the house, and has been finished to accommodate a studio, home office, gym or workshop.

1411 Chestnut St offers the opportunity to own a turnkey Craftsman home in a convenient central location with easy access to all things Alameda–four blocks to Park St, five minutes to Nob Hill Foods in one direction and the shoreline and the beach in the other! Add in a beautiful garden, patios, and flexible bonus spaces, and you have a fabulous vintage Alameda jewel!