3109 Encinal Avenue

Whereas the original exterior has been largely preserved and reflects the many considerable charms of the Victorian architectural period, the interior has been thoughtfully updated and brought into the 21st century. Once inside, original Victorian features are evident everywhere. An impressive formal foyer leads to a spacious, sun-filled living room that includes oversized bay windows, a ten-foot coved ceiling with a gorgeous plaster center medallion, and a handsome oak floor that continues into the dining room and bedrooms. The impressive dining room is open to the living room, and features an ornate decorative fireplace, more bay windows, a coved ceiling with a medallion and bright, natural light. Behind the dining room, the updated eat-in kitchen is easily large enough to function as an open family room/kitchen, or can be transformed into a custom dream kitchen.

The home’s three well-sized bedrooms on this level are wonderfully distinct from each other, yet all of them boast oversized windows, stunning oak floors, high ceilings with center medallions and new stylish light fixtures, vintage doors, Victorian wall moulding and Victorian door/window trim. An updated full bathroom is situated at the rear of the home behind the kitchen, and has a tub/shower combination. An open stairway across from the bathroom leads to an expansive finished attic (581 square feet) that includes a full bathroom and three bonus rooms with carpeting, skylights, custom windows and numerous storage closets. Because of the privacy offered from the rest of the home, these rooms are ideal for a home office, yoga/fitness studio or teen space.

One of the many special features of this exceptional vintage home is the tastefully remodeled street level apartment that measures 1,207 square feet. Level with the street, the apartment has two private entrances as well as direct access through the attached garage. A sun-filled living room/dining room/kitchen great room has timeless contemporary finishes and amenities, and each of the three bedrooms features large closets and dual-pane windows. Two full bathrooms are included in the apartment, one of which is en-suite in the primary bedroom. The apartment is generously sized for guests, extended family stays, or for short or long term rental income.

3109 Encinal Ave provides the rare opportunity to acquire two move-in-ready homes in one large property in Alameda’s desirable East End. Located only 1/2 block to Encinal Market, five blocks to Otis Elementary School and just minutes from Lincoln Park, downtown Park Street and Lincoln Middle and Alameda High schools, this wonderful home awaits her fortunate new owners.