Once inside, an indoor atrium comes into view straight ahead, accented with rock walls, shade plants and a water feature. Both the open living room to the right and dining area on the left feature dramatic vaulted ceilings and attractive new LVP flooring resembling natural wood. The living room has plenty of dual-pane windows for garden views and natural light, and a fireplace with a brick surround. The dining area sits next to the kitchen, and has a stylish new pendant light and French doors that open to the outdoors. The kitchen has been refinished with new cabinets and quartz counters, and is open to a large family room with a 15-foot vaulted ceiling, a striking fireplace wall and sliding doors that open to the backyard patio and Ipe deck. With ample room for a table for casual meals and ease of indoor/outdoor entertaining, this welcoming, sun-filled room will undoubtedly be the heart of this special home.
An attractive feature of the home’s thoughtfully designed floor plan is the separation of public and private rooms. The home’s living quarters are situated at the front of the home, while the more private bedrooms and bathrooms are located at the other end of the home to ensure privacy. The large primary bedroom suite includes a newly updated divided bathroom with a soaking tub/shower combination, a walk-in closet, a 12-foot vaulted ceiling, new carpeting and sliding doors that open to the backyard patio and deck. Two additional bedrooms have vaulted ceilings and new carpeting, and both have a wall of custom windows separating the rooms from the garden atrium while allowing tranquil views. A second full bathroom at the end of the hall has been recently updated, and has a tub/shower combination and a handsome marble-topped vanity.
The crowning feature of this exceptional home is the direct, backyard access to one of Harbor Bay’s iconic lagoons. An Ipe deck and private dock offer unparalleled access for kayaking, canoeing or simply enjoying the sights and sounds of the water—all from your own backyard. Mature landscaping includes a gorgeous Japanese maple that shades part of the deck, and leafy ornamental ferns and palms that create a tropical, waterfront ambience in the heart of Alameda! With a location that’s close to highly ranked Alameda schools, the SF Ferry and Harbor Bay Landing shopping and amenities, this sophisticated, turnkey home is a treasure that’s ready for fortunate new owners.